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  Shocking! Pregnant woman in Karnataka carried on 'doli' for 8 km in jungle

  Trending | June 30, 2022 20:45 IST

  Shantala developed labour pains much before the due date. As no villager owned a private vehicle, they carried her on their shoulders by making use of a makeshift palanquin.

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  Alien and human sexual encounter left a woman pregnant? Secret documents reveal shocking details

  Trending | April 07, 2022 17:02 IST

  After as many as 1500 documents were made public, it was found out that aliens had sexual encounters with humans at least five times, leading to an 'unaccounted for pregnancy'.

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  How placenta blocks COVID-19 transmission to babies during pregnancy

  Health | February 01, 2022 18:34 IST

  According to the researchers, the placenta has many similarities with the lung, so the study also highlights the importance of studying it to help understand a variety of lung diseases. They also studied why the transmission of COVID-19 from an expecting mother to child is very low. 

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  No evidence of transmitting COVID virus through breastfeeding revealed, claims study

  Health | January 19, 2022 13:47 IST

  Paul Krogstad, lead author, said: "Breastmilk is an invaluable source of nutrition to infants. In our study, we found no evidence that breastmilk from mothers infected with COVID-19 contained infectious genetic material and no clinical evidence was found to suggest the infants got infected, which suggests breastfeeding is not likely to be a hazard." 

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  Taking probiotics may improve nausea, vomiting in pregnancy

  Health | December 05, 2021 9:22 IST

  Participants kept 17 daily observations of their symptoms during the duration of the study, for a total of 535 observations for the researchers to statistically assess. The team found that probiotics were also found to reduce constipation significantly. Another finding was that vitamin E levels increased after taking probiotics. Higher levels of vitamin E were associated with low vomiting scores.

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  COVID-19 Vaccination: All you need to know if you are pregnant

  Health | July 22, 2021 18:24 IST

  Before taking the decision of taking the vaccine it is advisable that pregnant women should talk to their gynaecologist and take their opinion whether they should take their vaccine shot or not and if yes, then which vaccine.

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  Pregnant woman moves Delhi HC for inclusion in COVID vaccination drive on priority

  India | June 11, 2021 18:43 IST

  The high court was informed by the Centre’s counsel that the government is seized of the issue and will take a decision on the same.

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  5 diet tips to follow in winters during pregnancy

  Health | November 09, 2020 14:04 IST

  Keep your baby's health intact and boost your immunity by following these simple tips during pregnancy in winters. 

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  Rajasthan: Violent protest over pregnant woman's death

  India | October 12, 2020 7:05 IST

  A mob pelted stones, vandalised vehicles in Rajasthan's Churu district on Sunday during a protest over the death of a pregnant woman at a government hospital two days ago.

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  Among 7 pregnant girls, 5 tested COVID positive at shelter home: Kanpur DM

  News | June 22, 2020 18:56 IST

  Several COVID positive cases were found at a government-run shelter home in Kanpur. 5 pregnant girls at shelter home have also been tested positive.

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  Study reveals pregnant women in Louisiana at increased risk for homicide

  News | February 08, 2020 11:51 IST

  Researchers found that 13 per cent of deaths occurring during or up to one year after pregnancy among Louisiana women in 2016-17 were homicides.

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  Low-calorie sweeteners bad for pregnant women: Study

  Lifestyle | January 30, 2020 23:31 IST

  The findings, published in the journal Gut, are significant as they impact the critical early years of life, particularly during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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  Why women should avoid drinking during pregnancy

  Health | January 29, 2020 13:47 IST

  The International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers from the University of Bristol investigated the impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have on a child and found evidence that consuming alcohol could lead to lower birth weight and poorer cognitive functioning.

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  US to impose visas restrictions for pregnant women

  World | January 23, 2020 6:40 IST

  The Trump administration is coming out Thursday with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting “birth tourism,” in which women travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can have a coveted U.S. passport.

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  Grey's Anatomy actress Caterina Scorsone welcomes baby girl with husband Rob Giles

  Hollywood | January 02, 2020 11:00 IST

  Caterina Scorsone shared the first picture of her newborn, Arwen, on Instagram.

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  Pregnant teens more likely to have poor mental health, says study

  Lifestyle | December 23, 2019 15:12 IST

  Researchers have found that women who get pregnant during their teenage years are more likely to fall victim to poverty, have poorer mental health and have higher rates of substance use.

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  Class 9 student of tribal residential school found pregnant

  Crime | December 13, 2019 11:40 IST

  A class 9 girl student of a state-run tribal residential school in Odisha's Nabarangpur district was found to be pregnant, officials said on Friday. The minor girl hailing from Malkangiri district studies in a school in neighbouring Nabarangpur district.

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  Minor girl found pregnant five months after rape in UP's Muzaffarnagar

  India | December 08, 2019 13:45 IST

  On Saturday, the 14-year-old went to hospital where she was confirmed to be four months pregnant following which her father lodged a complaint at Titawi police station, they said.

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  Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex: Study

  Health | October 15, 2019 15:38 IST

  Pregnant women experiencing physical and psychological stress are less likely to have a boy, says a new study.

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  Lisa Haydon: Munching her way through last trimester

  Bollywood | October 13, 2019 14:55 IST

  Model-turned-actress Lisa Haydon, who is expecting her second child, has shared some beautiful photographs of herself flaunting her blossoming baby bump. Check them out here.