Pregnancy
Researchers develop first India-specific AI model to determine age of foetus
Indian researchers have developed a country-specific model to precisely determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman in the second and third trimesters.
Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal announce pregnancy with cute picture
Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal have shared the news of expecting a baby via Instagram.
Ileana D’Cruz finally reveals her mystery man
“Barfi” actress Ileana D'Cruz has recently been posting her pregnancy journey on Instagram. While she kept the identity of the baby's father a secret, she recently revealed her mystery boyfriend.
Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy
Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child.
Hepatitis B During Pregnancy: Newborns at risk of liver cirrhosis, cancer
Hepatitis B virus is one that can be easily passed on from mother to child, putting the newborn at the risk of future liver cirrhosis or cancer.
Pregnancy and motherhood: Confessions of a ‘not-so-perfect’ mother
Dreams relating to motherhood began quite early in my life. It was mostly inspired by pregnancy photoshoots with celebrities like Brooke Shields, Kirsten Dunst, and Demi Moore. These ladies made pregnancy look like a piece of cake. With their long and thick hair resting on their shoulders, and finely manicured hands cradling their perfectly shaped bellies – everything looked handpicked, as if from a favourite fairy-tale.
Kapasia model: Drastically reduced maternal deaths
Back in 2017, a baseline survey conducted by Kapasia Upazila Family Planning Office (UFPO), Gazipur found that more than 90 percent of the mothers-to-be of the subdistrict were unaware of the maternal and neonatal danger signs, the idea and importance of antenatal and postnatal care or keeping their medical records during pregnancies, the importance of knowing their own blood groups, and keeping contact of potential blood donors or an ambulance.
Tips for a safe pregnancy
Here are a list of things to do and avoid for a safer and healthier pregnancy.
Reinforcing the value of screening for hepatitis B during pregnancy
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guideline update reaffirms that universal maternal testing and neonatal immunisation is effective against hepatitis B infection.
Sugar-sweetened drinks could decrease chances of getting pregnant: Study
Drinking one or more sugar-sweetened drink a day -- by either partner -- can reduce the chance of getting pregnant by 20%, on average, according to an American study published in the journal Epidemiology.
Pregnancy-related conditions can increase health risks for mum, dad: Study
New Canadian research has found that women who have diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing both of the conditions and heart disease years later, and that partners are also at an increased risk.
Pregnancy: sleep disorders increase risk of premature birth
Sleep disorders during pregnancy, notably insomnia and sleep apnea, are a risk factor for preterm births, according to a new American study published in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
CA draws ire over pregnancy clause
Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating Cricket Australia's (CA's) controversial pregnancy clause in contracts offered to elite women players.
First case of Zika found in 2014
Medical researchers in Bangladesh have detected the first case of Zika virus, ringing alarms for the authorities to take strong preventive measures at the early stage.
FEATURE: More Japanese women freeze eggs for future babies
At least 23 medical institutions around the country preserve the frozen eggs of healthy women to help them have babies in the future, and three women in their 40s have used their frozen eggs to have babies, The Yomiuri Shimbun comes to learn.
Bangladesh's remarkable reduction in maternal mortality - More can be done
Worldwide, pregnancy and child birth place one of the biggest demands on national healthcare systems. Between 1990 and 2015 the number of women dying in childbirth worldwide fell 44 percent according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
'3,100 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus'
Over 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos says.
Zika virus spreads fear among pregnant Brazilians
For scores of women in the epicenter of the Zika outbreak in Brazil, the joy of pregnancy has given way to fear.
Still long way to reach target
Over 8,31,000 stillbirths, 5,000 pregnancy-related deaths of women, and 76,000 neonatal deaths occur every year in Bangladesh, according to UNFPA.
