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The woman who wishes to not be identified had her eggs removed at the age of 15. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer survivor's ovarian tissue frozen 11 years ago transplanted back...

The woman who wishes to not be identified had her eggs removed at the age of 15.

28 Nov 2017 9:00 PM IST

The results suggest that live births were a third more likely to occur in women who had the right amount of vitamin D. (Photo: Pixabay)

This vitamin might lead to better live rates in pregnant women!

A new study has discovered a strong link between Vitamin D and live birth rates in women undergoing assisted...

15 Nov 2017 3:14 PM IST

The fast brainwaves evoked by the movement disappear by the time babies are a few weeks old (Photo: AFP)

Babies kicking in the womb map their own bodies

The babies' brainwaves were measured using electroencephalography (EEG), and were recorded continuously during sleep.

30 Nov 2018 8:56 PM IST

There was ample scope for the surrogate mothers fundamental rights to be trampled upon by doctors and/or surrogate parents. (Representational Image)

Wombs for free is the new Indian ethos'

With this Bill a flourishing trade of international surrogacy has come to a grinding halt.

26 Dec 2018 6:33 AM IST

The murky case threw the spotlight on Thailands then unregulated rent-a-womb industry. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

Dani Ejzenberg, a doctor at Brazil's Sao Paulo University hospital, led the research.

6 Dec 2018 10:00 AM IST

The current norm for receiving a womb transplant is that the organ would come from a live family member willing to donate it. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

The case involved connecting veins from the donor uterus with the recipient's veins as well as linking arteries and...

5 Dec 2018 2:47 PM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

In-womb air pollution may increase BP in childhood: study

Ours is one of the first studies to show breathing polluted air during pregnancy may have a direct negative influence.

14 May 2018 5:29 PM IST

Cells make bone or cartilage depending in where they are with movements directing them (Photo: AFP)

Here's the real reason why a baby moves frequently inside the womb

It was also found that not enough movement in the womb may leave a child with brittle bones and abnormal joints.

21 March 2018 6:14 PM IST

Foods like unpasteurised milk and soft cheese, raw sprouts,melon and deli meats contain Listeria which can cause problems during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: The divine womb of Shakti

Nine days represent our nine negative aspects such as kaam, krodh, moh, lobh, ahankar, bhay, irsha, dushmani and vasana.

19 March 2018 6:49 AM IST

Lung damage caused by chronic inflammation in conditions such as COPD and cystic fibrosis leads to reduced lung function and eventually respiratory failure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cystic Fibrosis in unborn babies may lead to lower birth weight

CF mutation could also have an effect on the way babies develop within the womb.

4 Aug 2018 6:09 PM IST

People who dont get this type of minimally invasive surgery may get an invasive procedure involving surgeons cutting open the chest. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenager was left vomiting with excruciating pain, her fallopian tube...

The cause of ovarian torsion is not known, but it is thought to be linked to vigorous sexual activity.

23 Aug 2018 9:13 AM IST

Arm and hand movements are initiated via the motor cortex in the brain (Photo: AFP)

People being left or right-handed is decided in the womb

A preference for moving the left or right hand develops in the womb from the eighth week of pregnancy.

19 Feb 2017 5:07 PM IST