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After Kota and Bikaner, 8 women in Jodhpur suffer post-caesarean complicationsEight women in Jodhpur have suffered severe health issues, including kidney failure, after caesarean sections at the district hospital. Two...
The gut-brain bombshell: How bacteria in babies may hold the key to preventing Autism, ADHDNew research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing the risk of co...
Lancet study draws attention to rising C-section deliveries, calls for regulation in private healthcareA new study reveals a significant surge in caesarean deliveries in India, exceeding WHO recommendations, and calls for policy interventions...
Six deliveries per thousand are stillbirths in India, highest rate in northern states: StudyA recent analysis of Indian health data reveals a stillbirth rate of 6.548 per 1,000 births in 2020, with urban areas showing higher rates ...
Elon Musk wanted more than a normal baby delivery, claims Ashley St. Clair. What was the Tesla CEO's bizarre demand?Influencer Ashley St. Clair has filed a legal case against Elon Musk, claiming he is the father of her child, born in September 2024. St. C...
Births amongst bombs in east Ukraine's last maternity hospitalIn Pokrovsk, the last maternity hospital in eastern Ukraine faces relentless bombardments as Russian forces advance. Head obstetrician Ivan...
Epidural during labour associated with 35% reduced risk from complications: BMJ StudyResearch in the British Medical Journal found that epidural during labour reduces the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) by 35%. SMM i...
Hospitals flooded with requests for cesarean deliveries on Ram Mandir inauguration dayMany expectant mothers are requesting caesarean section deliveries on January 22, aligning with the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple...
Planning a baby soon? Women must try to achieve an ideal weight to keep gestational diabetes at bayGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a medical condition that occurs when a pregnant woman is unable to produce enough insulin to counter...
Two-foot-tall infant weighing almost 8kg, born in Brazil: Get to know macrosomia, the condition that creates gigantic babiesObese mothers are more likely to give birth to kids with macrosomia.
Possibility of monkeypox becoming a pandemic is low: ResearchersThe group of public health and infectious diseases researchers said that the emergence of monkeypox disease in non-endemic areas is a remin...
Pregnant women should be informed about benefits, risks and likely side-effects of vaccine: Govt"The full impact of COVID-19 disease on pregnancy outcomes for mother and fetus as well as for newborn is still unclear. Therefore, pregnan...
Liver problems, sleep apnea, GERD: Obesity can harm more than just the heartIt’s time you looked beyond the cardiovascular risk of obesity.
World Breastfeeding Week: Mothers don't feed 3 out of 5 newborns within first hour of birthThe Unicef and WHO reported that infants not breastfed within their first hour of birth lowers their chance of survival.
Government hospital clearance needed for caesarean deliveries at pvt hospitals under NHPMThe Centre has included 1,354 packages in the scheme and rates for over 20 specialties, including orthopaedics, cardiology, cancer and neur...
- Babies' early 'term' birth linked to poor respiratory fitness
Sydney, Sep 29 (IANS) Babies born early in a full-term pregnancy range may be more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness through ad...
Planning to have a child? Here's how to prepare your body for the changePregnancy after 35 has its own complications, including premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight and birth defects.
The growing trend of antibiotic resistance & how to beat itAntibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria don't responsd to the use of these medicines. In the EU this has caused around 25,000 deaths ann...
Hospitals drive doctors to do avoidable surgeries to meet corporate targetsWide-ranging interviews with surgeons who testified before an NGO on corrupt practices in hospitals told TOI that often patients are forced...
- What you should look for in a maternity cover
It is advisable for every woman to plan her maternity in advance and make it hassle-free with the aid of health insurance.