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The baby was born on May 12. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Born at 22 weeks, baby survives against all odds

He was on respiratory support from 12 weeks, which included 6 weeks of ventilator support.

23 Sep 2017 2:20 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

How miscarriage the first time could lead to successful birth

Find out more.

20 Sep 2017 7:26 PM

Let breast cancer not destroy your dream of motherhood

Read on to find out more.

18 Sep 2017 7:50 PM

From causing inflammation at the endometrium, to resisting the action of progesterone during implantation, there are a number of ways that endometriosis may affect the normal course of pregnancy (Photo: Pixabay)

Women with this womb condition at greater risk of miscarriage

According to experts, endometriosis alters a woman's physiology in way that can interfere with number of stages of pregnancy.

16 Sep 2017 8:25 AM

Relationship between pesticides and premature birth and low birth weight has been observed in previous studies as well. (File image)

Agricultural pesticide exposure may cause women to have preterm babies

Offspring of expectant mothers who live near farms that apply heaviest concentrations of pesticides are most at risk, research shows.

14 Sep 2017 9:09 AM

13-year-old with SC’s nod to abort admitted in J.J.

Upon admission the girl went through various tests and several sessions of psychological counselling along with her parents.

08 Sep 2017 1:51 AM

SC allows minor rape survivor to abort pregnancy

The minor girl’s mother, through advocate Sneha Mukharjee, had moved the apex court seeking its permission to terminate the pregnancy of her daughter.

07 Sep 2017 7:11 AM

From feeling exhausted to having toilet troubles and insane food cravings, we list signs that might indicate pregnancy

Find out the subtle hints which indicate pregnancy

While, mother’s-to-be do not have any sign of a tell-tale bump, there are a number of subtle signs that might indicate pregnancy.

06 Sep 2017 2:35 PM

Prince William's wife Kate Middleton. (Photo: AFP)

Facts about pregnancy condition Kate Middleton is suffering

Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects millions of pregnant women.

04 Sep 2017 4:22 PM

Marcia and Millie Biggs. (Photo: Youtube)

Incredible story of million-to-one black and white twins

Their tale is very unique.

04 Sep 2017 3:39 PM

Nearly 8 in 1,000 babies born with alcohol-related birth defects: Study

Find out more.

27 Aug 2017 3:39 PM

According to the study, flame retardants, often used in foam stuffing, disrupt hormones that are important for fertility. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnancy hindered if women exposed to too much chemicals in sofas and car seats

Study on women undergoing IVF treatment found those who breathe in highest levels of chemicals like pthalates are less likely to conceive.

26 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

Stress in your 20s could cause miscarriage years later

Here's why.

20 Aug 2017 1:23 PM

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated (Photo: Pixabay)

High BP during pregnancy increases risk of cardiovascular disease later

Study shows need for follow-up of women hypertension history during pregnancy to provide management of risk factors for heart disease.

19 Aug 2017 4:08 PM

The rape victim, who was repeatedly raped by her uncle over seven months, was admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital two days ago. (Representational image)

10-year-old rape victim gives birth in Chandigarh

The Supreme Court had last month refused to allow the rape victim to undergo an abortion due to risk to her life, as advised by a medical board.

18 Aug 2017 12:20 AM

The girl was allegedly raped by her father’s employee.

Doctors fear teen’s health, support abortion

The girl is 27-weeks pregnant and her family is likely to approach the Supreme Court.

15 Aug 2017 2:31 AM

'Unrealistic' media portrayals of pregnancy put women at risk

Online media also jeopardized some women's feelings about their bodies.

08 Aug 2017 5:49 PM

Research discovered discovered that every 10-fold increase in a mom's PBDE levels led to a drop of 3.7 IQ points in her child (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemicals used in furniture may lower unborn baby’s IQ

Researchers find strong evidence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers' (PBDE) effect on children's intelligence.

08 Aug 2017 10:37 AM

She has been with her boyfriend for four years but they never tried for a child (Photo: AFP)

Woman discovers her kidney infection is actually a baby boy

Katie said she never felt the baby move or even have a baby bump for 9 months.

07 Aug 2017 6:11 PM

World Breastfeeding Week is observed on August 1 till August 7. (Photo: AFP)

World Breastfeeding Week: Mothers-to-be need lessons on breastfeeding

These classes provide formal breastfeeding education, which is over and above the information given at a standard doctor visits.

03 Aug 2017 4:02 PM

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