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...
23 May, 2024, 02.52 PM IST
New study reveals link between rheumatic diseases and reproductive problemsA recent study published in the journal Rheumatology reveals that rheumatic diseases, such as autoimmune disorders affecting joints, muscle...
21 Mar, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Study reveals dire health risks for pregnant women in India amid climate changeA recent government-backed study in India highlights the escalating health risks faced by pregnant women due to climate change. Rising temp...
09 Mar, 2024, 11.46 PM IST
India had world's highest number of preterm births in 2020: Lancet studyIndia recorded the highest number of preterm births globally in 2020, with 3.02 million, according to a study published in The Lancet journ...
09 Oct, 2023, 05.36 PM IST
India likely to achieve SDG goals for reduction in newborn deaths: Top WHO official"India has taken important steps to improve the quality of care during labour and childbirth, leading to reductions in maternal deaths. Thi...
16 May, 2023, 01.11 PM IST
7 reasons to prioritise oral hygiene this yearWhen harmful bacteria builds up in your mouth, that can lead to a lot of health scares over time.
23 Apr, 2023, 08.47 PM IST
World Prematurity Day: Here are pregnancy and delivery health tipsAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), premature birth is the main cause of death for children under the age of five. The first ...
17 Nov, 2022, 08.51 PM IST
Did you know that Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of preeclampsia, keep diabetes & cancer at bay?Mediterranean diet is known for its many health benefits.
25 Apr, 2022, 12.05 PM IST
Oxford scientists to study effects of Covid variants, complications of shots during pregnancyThe upcoming British study will enroll about 1,500 women who have tested positive for the virus at any stage of pregnancy.
15 Feb, 2022, 07.05 PM IST
Study shows Covid infected pregnant women need high careSupported by Covid-19 research response fund from the University of Oxford, the study has found that 12.1% of newborns of Covid-19 infected...
14 May, 2021, 07.20 AM IST
Need to intensify efforts to address all causes of anemia: Healthcare expertsAccording to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey, approximately half of the women of the reproductive age group are anemic and 41 p...
29 Nov, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
US study to track impact of COVID-19 among pregnant women in India, 6 other countriesThe study will follow women through pregnancy and 12 months after childbirth to compare maternal, fetal and newborn outcomes of participant...
02 Sep, 2020, 02.31 PM IST
Working women need extra support to raise preterm babies: Here's what companies, families can doEven six months’ leave is not enough for the mother of a premature baby.
26 Feb, 2019, 11.56 AM IST
There’s a big fight brewing over what pregnant women should eatEvery month that passes brings new studies saying this food is good for you and that food is bad.
11 Jan, 2018, 06.19 PM IST
- Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children
London, Oct 1 (IANS) Depression during pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in children, suggests a new findi...
01 Oct, 2016, 03.25 PM IST
India records highest infant deaths due to premature birthOver three lakh babies die annually in India making it the country with highest number of infant deaths due to premature births.
08 Dec, 2015, 04.26 PM IST
Women are smoking in abundance: SurveyIn 2005-06, 11% women used tobacco in some form. But according to data, the latest available figure, tobacco consumption has gone up to 20%...
29 May, 2015, 03.23 PM IST