Childbirth

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It's known that perinatal growth which is affected by numerous factors from genetics to environmental ones. (Photo: ANI)

Infant’s health can be predicted from birthweight, height

Birthweight, height can predict infants' future health: Study.

31 Jul 2019 11:25 AM

The study found that 30 per cent of the parents who said they had five or more children had a heart condition such as coronary heart disease, angina or congestive heart failure. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

More children – more heart trouble for parents

A big family size makes both the mother and father more vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases: Study.

27 Mar 2019 7:25 PM

Sleep effects are more pronounced in first-time parents in comparison to experienced parents. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sleep disruption post childbirth

New parents face six years of disrupted sleep: Study.

26 Feb 2019 12:00 PM

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies. (Photo: AFP)

Delay the first bath

Delaying newborn baths leads to increase in rates of breastfeeding: Study.

23 Jan 2019 1:27 PM

Postpartum depression is in part caused by the dramatic hormonal shifts women experience during and following pregnancy.

Pain following childbirth predicts postpartum depression, study finds

The symptoms of postpartum depression may appear at any time in the first year of a newborn's life, and may last weeks or even months.

17 Oct 2018 10:29 AM

The Government taluk hospital in Punalur, Kerala already has tried this and found it to be mother friendly.

‘Labour companionship’ a welcome move?

Kerala to introduce ‘Labour companionship’ programme by allowing a family member with the expectant mother in labour rooms.

30 Sep 2018 12:58 AM

Waterbirth is safe if properly managed. (Photo: AFP)

Giving birth in water appears safe for mother and infant

The research is continually demonstrating that there is no additional risk to the woman or baby.

30 Jun 2018 5:14 PM

While Cherelle is yet to find effective medication, there is no cure for the condition she is suffering from (Photo: Pixabay)

Water allergy caused by childbirth leaves woman with rashes when she showers

Doctors suspect that being diagnosed with post-partum depression and the pregnancy affected Cherelle’s hormones causing the condition.

05 Jun 2018 6:31 PM

Exercising during pregnancy reduces time spent in labour

The women in the exercise group were also less likely to use an epidural during childbirth.

18 Mar 2018 3:37 PM

Child marriage is legal across the United States. While 18 is typically the minimum age, every state has legal loopholes or exceptions allowing children to wed at a younger age. (Representational Image)

Florida passes strictest US law: Doesn’t ban, limits child marriage age

The Florida governor intends to sign the bill into law, a spokeswoman said.

10 Mar 2018 6:33 PM

The UN agency issued a new childbirth guidance removing the emphasis on a timescale over which a ‘normal’ labour should take place.

WHO: Women being pushed into unnecessary C-sections

World Health Organisation issues warning, women are not being given enough time to give birth naturally.

19 Feb 2018 2:30 PM

Pregnancy is not a disease and child birth is a normal phenomenon (Photo: AFP)

WHO tries to curb rise of caesarean deliveries by revising childbirth guidelines

While rates of interventions like c-sections vary among regions, WHO has seen what it considers a worrying rise in such practices worldwide.

15 Feb 2018 8:47 PM

Touch can have healing effects, new study finds

The effects of touch he believes can be powerful.

24 Jan 2018 6:28 PM

The child was conceived in February when he wasn't taking male hormones (Photo: YouTube)

Four years after transition from woman, transgender man gives birth to second child

He gave birth to his first child 5 years back after which he came out as transgender and started the transition.

14 Dec 2017 6:15 PM

The face of the baby can be seen pressing against the sac for few seconds (Photo: YouTube)

Footage shows rare incident of a baby being born inside the amniotic sac

Usually the amniotic sac breaks at the start of labour but here doctors had to break it with their hands.

13 Nov 2017 3:10 PM

Doctors performed a c-section hours later (Photo: AFP)

Woman gives birth while being moved to another hospital due to wildfires

Nicole was being taken to another hospital as smoke had entered their room and labour had already been induced.

12 Oct 2017 4:07 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fathers-to- be! available to hold your partner's hand in delivery room

Recent studies also show that when people watch an emotional movie their heart rates and respiratory rhythms synchronize.

23 Jun 2017 8:52 AM

Youths perform yoga at a university in Meerut ahead of the International Yoga Day event on June 21. (Photo: PTI)

Yoga: A guide for women in 3 important stages of life...

Yogis themselves never held back from imparting the art of yoga to anyone on the basis of caste, sex, age or class.

21 Jun 2017 12:30 AM

The application, Kilkari, was launched during the concluding day of the 'State-level Orientation Workshop' that began at the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare here on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Mobile app for pregnant women launched in India

It will inform people about the importance of ante and post natal care, institutional delivery and immunisation.

22 Apr 2017 12:44 PM

Quick thinking and technology put to good use (Photo: Facebook)

MBBS student uses WhatsApp to help woman deliver baby on train

He sent a picture of the woman on a Whatsapp group of doctors and a senior resident helped out.

11 Apr 2017 12:40 PM

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