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Some chemicals cross the placenta during pregnancy, exposing the foetus and potentially causing irreversible developmental damage. (Photo: Rep[resentational/Pixabay)

Covid-19 disruptions may lead to 7 million unintended pregnancies: UN

Around 450 million women across 114 low and middle-income countries use contraceptives.

29 April 2020 11:55 AM IST

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...

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

26 Aug 2017 12:38 PM IST

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Season of Hopes

Easter Sunday celebrates the themes of hope, regeneration, resurrection and the possibility of eternal life. The day is...

13 March 2013 10:30 PM IST

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

27 Aug 2017 3:39 PM IST

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Stress in your 20s could cause miscarriage years later

20 Aug 2017 1:23 PM IST

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...

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

19 Aug 2017 4:08 PM IST

An American national who was allegedly drugged and gangraped at a hotel in Delhi in April, has returned to India to record her statement and identify the accused. (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...

18 Aug 2017 12:20 AM IST

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...

3 Aug 2017 4:02 PM IST

A case of rape has been registered against three persons. (Representational Image)

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 IST

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'Unrealistic' media portrayals of pregnancy put women at risk

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

8 Aug 2017 5:49 PM IST

Research discovered discovered that every 10-fold increase in a moms 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.

8 Aug 2017 10:37 AM IST

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.

7 Aug 2017 6:11 PM IST