Pregnant Women
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Pregnancy care closer to home: How Punjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics are helping women
India | January 11, 2026 14:06 ISTPunjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics are extending basic pregnancy care to women in towns and villages, reducing the need for long hospital visits. From routine check-ups and tests to free medicines and follow-ups, the clinics aim to make antenatal care more accessible and less stressful.
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What are the specific AQI safety guidelines for pregnant women and the elderly? Doctor explains
Health | October 23, 2025 12:12 ISTThis article explains how pregnant women and elderly adults should respond to different levels of the Air Quality Index (AQI). It outlines which AQI thresholds trigger extra caution (for example, AQI over 100) and gives practical steps to reduce risks of adverse outcomes like low birth weight, etc.
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Mumbai man helps deliver baby via video call at Ram Mandir Railway Station | Watch viral video
Maharashtra | October 16, 2025 21:22 ISTMumbai: The doctor instructed him to carefully cradle the baby’s head and assist in its safe delivery. She then guided him through the steps of handling and cutting the umbilical cord, explaining how to tie and secure it correctly.
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Consuming fish during pregnancy may cause these 5 health problems
Health | May 03, 2025 17:44 ISTConsuming fish may pose health risks for pregnant women. Learn about 5 potential health problems linked to fish consumption during pregnancy.
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Pollution crisis deepens in Delhi NCR: AQI crosses 300, know how to protect pregnant women
Health | October 27, 2024 11:59 ISTPollution has started showing its effect even before the onset of winter in Delhi NCR. The air quality level here is reaching the poor category day by day. Learn ways to protect women and infants during this time.
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Pregnant women at lower risk of 'caesarean' births after Covid vaccination: Study
Health | June 15, 2024 15:25 ISTStudy shows COVID-19 vaccination reduces C-sections & hypertension in pregnant women, offering protection for both mothers and newborns.
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Fast and ultra-processed foods risky for pregnant women: Research
Health | February 09, 2024 10:46 ISTThe study in Environmental International warns pregnant individuals against consuming ultraprocessed foods due to potential phthalate exposure, linking it to adverse fetal health outcomes. Emphasizes legislative action and mindful food choices.
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Lunar Eclipse 2023: Unraveling the myths - Is Chandra Grahan harmful for pregnant women?
Lifestyle | October 27, 2023 17:02 ISTLunar Eclipse 2023: The duration of Chandra Grahan is said to be inauspicious. It is believed that Lunar Eclipse can have a negative impact on pregnancy and hence pregnant women should be cautious during this time. Here are some dos and don'ts that they should keep in mind.
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Preeclampsia Risk: New blood test to predict serious hypertensive disorder earlier in pregnant women
Health | July 05, 2023 13:55 ISTThe new blood test works by detecting sFlt1 and PIGF, the two proteins in the blood that predict poor outcomes from preeclampsia with substantially better accuracy than the current methods.
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Prenatal care, positive self-talk to Breathing exercises: Protecting mental health while pregnant
Health | May 06, 2023 11:21 ISTWhile there is a probability of adverse mental health concerns in mothers during pregnancy, it is of chief importance that these symptoms can be managed.
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Kiara Advani to Kriti Sanon; Bollywood actresses who played pregnant women onscreen
Celebrities | February 26, 2023 9:30 ISTFrom playing the mother's role to a pregnant woman donning a prosthetic baby bump in films, Bollywood actresses have been appreciated many times. Know who all aced the role on the big screen.
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Kerala weather update: 3 pregnant women stranded in forest rescued by officials
India | August 06, 2022 8:22 ISTKerala weather update: One out of the three women gave birth to a baby girl in the forest as she refused to go to the hospital. The new mother and the baby are safe. The other two expecting mothers are six and seven months pregnant.
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SBI suspends circular on recruitment of pregnant women
India | January 29, 2022 17:22 ISTIn view of the public sentiments, SBI has decided to keep the revised instructions regarding recruitment of pregnant women candidates in abeyance and continue with the existing instructions in the matter, the bank said in a statement.
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SC seeks Centre’s reply on Covid-19 vaccination of pregnant women plea
India | September 20, 2021 13:59 ISTA bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and B V Nagarathna issued notice to the Centre on the plea of Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and sought its response within two weeks.
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Health Ministry issues guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women
India | June 29, 2021 8:17 ISTThe Union Ministry has advised all pregnant women to register themselves on the Co-WIN portal or get themselves registered on-site at the COVID-19 vaccination centre.
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Yoga Day 2021: Why yoga is important for both infertile and pregnant women
Health | June 19, 2021 14:17 ISTWhile Yoga helps you in various ways during your pregnancy, it also has a long-term effect on your overall health to recover from post-pregnancy problems as well. This is the reason why Yoga is a doctor-recommended practice for a better pregnancy.
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COVID19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy, does not damage placenta: Study
Health | May 12, 2021 23:13 ISTCovid-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy and cause no injury to placenta, say researchers, dispelling vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women.
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No road, pregnant woman transported on makeshift basket in Chhattisgarh village
News | July 08, 2020 16:10 ISTHealth care workers on July 07 carried a pregnant woman on a makeshift basket, to take her to hospital for delivery in Kondagaon's Mohanbeda village.
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Lunar Eclipse June 5-6, 2020: Precautionary measures for pregnant women
Lifestyle | June 05, 2020 18:21 ISTThe penumbral lunar eclipse will begin at 11:15 pm on June 5 and end at 2:34 am on June 6. Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan is considered a bad omen for the pregnant ladies and therefore here are some tips that should be followed for the protection of the child and the mother.
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US imposes visa rules for pregnant women on ‘birth tourism’
World | January 23, 2020 23:00 ISTThe Trump administration on Thursday published new visa rules aimed at restricting “birth tourism,” in which women travel to the United States to give birth so their children can have U.S. citizenship.
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