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Genetic factors transmitted by mothers to their offspring seem like an obvious explanation behind this phenomenon. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Consume high-fat diet during pregnancy to guard foetus from...

High-fat diet guards fetus from Alzheimer's disease: Study.

28 Aug 2019 11:14 AM IST

Characterising sex steroid concentrations during pregnancy may yield important insights into the mothers own future risk of disease as high levels of exposure to oestrogen have been shown to increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancer later on. (Photo: ANI)

Carrying joy

A specialised structure called placenta develops inside the uterus once a woman conceives.

23 Aug 2019 12:57 AM IST

Critics of water fluoridation argue it is unnecessary because modern dental products like toothpaste contain fluoride. (Photo: AFP)

Consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy can lower IQ...

Controversial study links fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ.

20 Aug 2019 9:37 AM IST

Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change in adults. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Prenatal drinking can alter baby's genes

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy alters genes in infants, says study.

16 Aug 2019 11:29 AM IST

Motherhood can be tough, especially in the initial stages. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Understanding motherhood and mental health

Doing little things for new moms can help them feel more relaxed.

13 Aug 2019 5:43 PM IST

Characterising sex steroid concentrations during pregnancy may yield important insights into the mothers own future risk of disease as high levels of exposure to oestrogen have been shown to increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancer later on. (Photo: ANI)

Hormone concentrations during pregnancy affects maternal age and BMI

Mother's age, race, weight affect hormone concentration in pregnancy.

12 Aug 2019 9:29 AM IST

To intervene or advocate for mental health programs for the mom, the idea is that it sets up the health of the infants later on in life. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Women use substances during pregnancy to combat depression

Study reveals that depression leads to substance use during pregnancy.

11 Aug 2019 11:52 AM IST

Outcomes from approximately 500,000 intended home births were compared to similar numbers of births intended to occur in hospital in the same eight countries. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Are home births as safe as hospital births?

Low-risk pregnant women carry no increased chances of complications in home births.

9 Aug 2019 10:55 AM IST

The authors discovered that urso did not have an impact on pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth, neonatal unit admission, and stillbirth. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Avoid treating liver disorders during pregnancy

Treatment for liver disorder during pregnancy ineffective, claims study.

3 Aug 2019 3:25 PM IST

It is important to monitor the mental well-being of both parents during pregnancy and after the birth of the child. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Depression in mothers affects child's well-being too

Mild depression in mothers affect child's emotional well-being.

27 Sept 2019 1:38 PM IST

Freezing eggs allows you to conceive later in the future. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Is freezing eggs ideal to preserve fertility?

Know these things if you're planning to protect your fertility for future.

25 Sept 2019 4:09 PM IST

Baby girls exposed to higher levels of the male hormone, testosterone, in the womb are at greater risk of abnormal development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Smoking during pregnancy affects daughter's fertility

Here's how smoking during pregnancy can affect daughter's fertility!

20 Sept 2019 12:26 PM IST