pregnancy
Carrying joy
A specialised structure called placenta develops inside the uterus once a woman conceives.
Consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy can lower IQ score in infants
Controversial study links fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ.
Prenatal drinking can alter baby’s genes
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy alters genes in infants, says study.
Understanding motherhood and mental health
Doing little things for new moms can help them feel more relaxed.
Hormone concentrations during pregnancy affects maternal age and BMI
Mother's age, race, weight affect hormone concentration in pregnancy.
Women use substances during pregnancy to combat depression
Study reveals that depression leads to substance use during pregnancy.
Are home births as safe as hospital births?
Low-risk pregnant women carry no increased chances of complications in home births.
Avoid treating liver disorders during pregnancy
Treatment for liver disorder during pregnancy ineffective, claims study.
Oxytocin can combat postpartum depression
Love hormone effective in treating postpartum depression.
Top 5 fertility trackers to help you get pregnant!
The following are some popular fertility tracking apps and devices available at women’s disposal in the country.