Obesity: Drinking from plastic water bottles increases risk in unborn child
BPA is a chemical found in a variety of food containers, including polycarbonate plastic water bottles and can linings.
Feb 08, 2017, 11:07 AM ISTSeven infections that an expecting mother should be aware of!
You become more prone to certain infections during pregnancy, simply because of weakness due to exhaustion or other conditions.
Feb 05, 2017, 11:32 AM ISTVitamin A deficiency in would-be mothers can elevate Alzheimer's risk for child
The findings, published today in Acta Neuropathologica, indicate that early developmental stages are crucial periods during which brain tissue is "programmed" for the rest of a person`s life.
Jan 28, 2017, 10:46 AM ISTFive superfoods every pregnant woman should eat!
Pregnant women should eat the healthiest and best foods as it is the main source of nutrition for their baby.
Dec 28, 2016, 13:52 PM ISTPregnant and diabetic? Your baby could be bigger in size!
Previous research identified subclinical changes in the heart muscle of fetuses of mothers with diabetes.
Dec 13, 2016, 21:41 PM ISTFlu vaccine during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in child: Study
A new study suggests that there is no link between pregnant women having influenza during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children.
Nov 30, 2016, 11:47 AM ISTBeware! Mothers who smoke during pregnancy may make children obese
Expectant mothers should not smoke during pregnancy as it increases the risk of children being obese.
Nov 11, 2016, 19:14 PM ISTHigher maternal iron levels may up gestational diabetes risk
As a strong pro-oxidant, free iron can promote several cellular reactions that generate reactive oxygen species and increase the level of oxidative stress.
Nov 11, 2016, 13:27 PM ISTPregnant women at higher risk of suffering from urinary incontinence
Women who suffer from urinary incontinence are at a higher risk of it getting worse after childbirth, a study suggests.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:25 PM ISTThyroid medicine may reduce risk of birth complications: Study
A new study has found that the number of pregnant women given a common drug to boost thyroid hormone levels may lead to a reduced number of still-births, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies.
Nov 09, 2016, 23:45 PM ISTFocus on diabetes control among pregnant women, youth: Jitendra Singh
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh on Friday said the government should focus on a proper diabetes control and management among pregnant women and youth, as cases among them continued to surge over the last 15 years.
Oct 28, 2016, 23:46 PM ISTVitamin D for pregnant women should be tailor-made
Pregnant women respond differently to vitamin D supplementation depending on their individual attributes, thus the supplement levels should be tailored according to individual risk factors, suggests a research.
Oct 28, 2016, 19:44 PM ISTPartial steroid treatment can benefit preterm infants: Study suggests
Steroids improve survival andreduce the chances of certain birth defects for extremely premature infants, even if the treatment course is not finished before delivery, suggest a recent research.
Oct 11, 2016, 20:44 PM ISTMaternal smoking may increase risk for neuropsychiatric disorders in kids: Study
Pregnant women should not smoke as it is not good for the baby and also increases the risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders in children which is associated with behavioural problems.
Sep 08, 2016, 23:46 PM ISTSingapore urges tests for pregnant women with Zika signs
As infections climbed, they blasted a district of warehouses and industrial buildings to destroy breeding sites that fuelled the outbreak, which began at a construction site housing foreign workers.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:40 AM ISTPregnant women consider weight gain as baby weight
Women when pregnant prefer to consider weight gain as temporary and believe that they would re-attain their former body weight eventually, a new study has found.
Aug 25, 2016, 23:55 PM ISTNo kidding! This woman gave birth in less than one minute (Watch the incredible moment)
Jessica Stubbins from Scunthorpe gave birth to her daughter Lucy in less than a minute while standing at a hospital entrance without any medical help.
Aug 12, 2016, 12:40 PM ISTFive herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow
Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow
Aug 05, 2016, 12:09 PM ISTFlorida gov offers free Zika test kits for pregnant women
Florida Gov Rick Scott ordered free Zika testing statewide to help pregnant women.
Aug 04, 2016, 06:03 AM ISTExercise may cut gestational diabetes risk in obese women
Obese women are at increased risk of complications during pregnancy, the most common of which are gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, a large increase in weight as well as pre-eclampsia.
Jul 27, 2016, 16:12 PM IST