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Covid-19 and pregnancy: Women regret not getting the vaccine

Sometimes when she's feeding her infant daughter, Amanda Harrison is overcome with emotion and has to wipe away tears of gratitude. She is lucky to be here, holding her baby

Kerala HC permits abortion of 26 week plus pregnancy of rape victim

The Kerala High Court has permitted termination of the 26 week long pregnancy of a minor rape victim, at her risk

US Justice Dept sues in bid to void Texas' restrictive anti-abortion law

The 27-page complaint, filed Thursday in federal court in Austin, seeks both an immediate and permanent injunction against the law, which bars almost all abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy

Domestic violence ground for pregnancy termination, says Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has allowed a woman to abort her 23-week-old healthy foetus, while observing that domestic violence has an effect on a woman's mental health

Women's freedom to decide on pregnancy can't be taken away: Kerala HC

The freedom of a woman to decide whether to continue with a pregnancy cannot be taken away, the Kerala High Court has said

Covid-19 vaccines affect chances of pregnancy? Here's what experts say

No, there's no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant despite a myth suggesting otherwise. Medical experts say there's no biological reason the shots would affect fertility. And real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving: In Pfizer's study, a similar number of women became pregnant in the group given the vaccine as in the group given dummy shots. Researchers are starting to study anecdotal reports of short-term changes to periods after the vaccine, but there's no indication so far that the shots put fertility at risk, said Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist and professor at the Yale University School of Medicine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and obstetrician groups also recommend COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant individuals, who have a higher risk of severe illness if infected with the coronavirus. Research shows pregnant people who get the virus are mor

Need to prioritise pregnant women for Covid-19 vaccination: Report

Amid rising deaths of pregnant women due to Covid-19, a report has made a strong case for their vaccination on a priority basis.

Pregnancy could get women fired in 38 nations, says World Bank

The pandemic has contributed to an increase in violence against women and is reinforcing gender inequality in many countries

Improving India's air may prevent 7% of pregnancy losses: Lancet

In a first, a Lancet study has indicated that meeting India's air quality targets across south Asia may prevent 7 per cent of pregnancy losses

Why avoiding a nation-wide two-child policy is the right decision

Health ministry has said that it will not implement a mandatory two-child policy by denying government jobs, subsidies and certain rights to larger families

Why 243 Indian women had to ask a court for permission to abort

Each year, millions of women in India find themselves with an unintended or an unwanted pregnancy for various reasons

Quiz, meme competition to mark Sept as 'Nutrition Month': PM Modi

While talking about the importance of following a nutritious diet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that September will be observed as "Nutrition Month"."For our children and our students to display their optimum potential, show their mettle; nutrition and proper nourishment play a very big role. The month of Septemeber will be observed as 'Nutrition Month' in the entire nation," said the Prime Minister during his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio programme."During nutrition month, a food and nutrition quiz will be organized on MyGov portal and there will be a meme competition. You should participate in it and motivate others to take part," he added.Prime Minister said that there is a need to increase awareness regarding nutrition."We have a maxim - 'Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam' which means our mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. There is a need to increase awareness of Nutrition. The schools must introduce 'nutrition ...

And then, we were three: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli expecting first child

Actor Anushka Sharma announced that she is expecting her first child with Virat Kohli

Covid and pregnancy: What we know about what happens to your immune system

Early data from pregnant women with Covid-19 indicates that the disease is linked to premature birth and changes to the placenta that might reflect altered blood flow

Covid-19 poses threat to couples seeking IVF treatment in India: Experts

The unprecedented Covid-19 crisis has emerged as a huge challenge for couples seeking In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment in India

Nearly 1.8 million unsafe abortions averted in 2019, says Harsh Vardhan

Vardhan, while chairing a virtual meeting on the occasion of World Population Day, also said that this was achieved due to substantial investment in the family planning programme

A post-quarantine baby boom: Why reproductive health will be a concern

Public health researchers fear that the real impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on India's demographics will become apparent only after nine months

How to set up a routine for your baby's sleep? Here're the fundamentals

As the parent, you can aim to set a morning wake-up time, and it should be consistent every day (plus or minus half an hour). Bedtime will be 12 to 13 hours later

Vitamin-B is the key when it comes to pregnancy, says Ranjana Sharma

Specifically, vitamin B6, B9 (Folic acid), and B12 are known to help with pregnancy symptoms and reduce the risk of birth defects.

New AI tool can predict gestational diabetes risk before pregnancy: Report

Researchers have developed an algorithm which can predict the risk of gestational diabetes even before pregnancy, an advance that may lead to lifestyle interventions for reducing high blood sugar which affects nearly one in six pregnant women. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, analysed data on nearly 6,00,000 pregnancies available from Israel's largest health organisation, Clalit Health Services. "Our ultimate goal has been to help the health system take measures so as to prevent diabetes from occurring in pregnancy," said study senior author Eran Segal from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. According to the researchers, gestational diabetes is characterised by high blood sugar levels which occur during pregnancy in women with no history of diabetes. They said the condition occurs in three to nine per cent of all pregnancies, and poses a risk to both the mother and her baby. Generally, the scientists said, gestational diabetes is diagnosed between the