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She considers looking after her mother as her biggest privilege (Photo: Facebook)

Scientist from Mumbai tells touching story of her mother's contribution to her success

The post tells the story of how her mother was a pillar of strength for her throughout inspiring her to move forward despite setbacks.

20 Aug 2018 4:02 PM

The placenta transports nutrients to the growing foetus during pregnancy and gives off hormonal signals in the mother's bloodstream. (Photo: Pixabay)

Father's genes can impact motherly love: Study

Changes in the mother's priorities during gestation and after birth are critically important for the wellbeing of the new baby.

01 Aug 2018 5:43 PM

New dads need depression screening, too

Almost all new parents are tired, but if a dad (or a mom) is continually feeling blue they can start by talking to their child’s doctor.

24 Jul 2018 12:55 PM

She turns on hearing the baby cry and tears well up in her eyes (Photo: AFP)

Mother recovers from comatose thanks to newborn baby in Kerala

She has shown improvement from her neurologically challenged state particularly after starting breastfeeding.

19 Jul 2018 8:43 PM

Paternal use of antidepressants holds no risk for a developing baby, this previously had not been well-studied. (Photo: AFP)

Fathers' antidepressant use doesn't worsen babies' health risks

It is a sensitive issue and the possibility of an effect of taking medications and hurting your child has created suffering, guilt in women.

20 Jun 2018 12:14 PM

The casket fell as the group hoisted it onto a lakkian - an ornately carved tower where the dead are placed before elaborate traditional funeral rites. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

In video: Indonesian man killed when mother’s coffin falls on him during funeral

40-year-old Samen Kondorura died when pallbearers lost footing carrying coffin up bamboo ladder in Pariding valley.

18 Jun 2018 5:02 PM

A footage that has been doing the rounds show the gunman Elivelton Neves Moreira, 21, pull a pistol on terrified families in Brazil as brave Katia Sastre quickly stepped in. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother shoots gunman attempting to rob parents outside school

Sao Paolo governor Marcio Franca visited military police officer Katia, 42, at her station on Sunday to thank her for her bravery.

14 May 2018 12:31 PM

Planning mode of delivery for women with a previous cesarean delivery is, therefore, challenging for both the patient and her care provider. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaginal birth risky after cesarean?

The study found that although the number of women with a previous cesarean delivery increased from 2003 to 2014.

07 May 2018 5:22 PM

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends screening new mothers for depression during the months after childbirth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds mother's depression tied to children’s emotional, intellectual development

According to researchers, these children show smaller vocabulary and poorer comprehension skills.

26 Apr 2018 8:19 AM

Most women have to also cope up with the additional physical and emotional concerns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother's early menopause affects daughter's fertility

Women who delay motherhood till the late 30s often face infertility.

21 Apr 2018 4:15 PM

Many mothers suffer from depression in the first six months after childbirth, but for some, depression lingers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother's depression may lower child's IQ: study

Children were assessed on verbal cognitive abilities using standardised IQ tests during each assessment.

17 Apr 2018 2:21 PM

Many women who become pregnant and later develop GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus) already have elevated metabolic risk factors before pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds fitness before pregnancy reducing risk of gestational diabetes

According to study, expectant mothers who were fitter before pregnancy, are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes.

03 Apr 2018 8:55 AM

Afghanistan's general literacy rate is one of the lowest in the world - just 36 per cent, according to official figures. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan mum cradling baby during university exam goes viral

Ahmadi appears a little bemused by the attention triggered by the photo of her cradling baby Khizran during the exam last month.

26 Mar 2018 11:07 AM

Study shows women that co-bedded longer were more likely to worry over their baby's sleep and think they are being criticized. (Photo: AP)

Mums who sleep with babies past 6 months are at double risk of depression

Researchers point out sharing bed may not only cause stress, but make it more difficult for parents to sleep well.

03 Mar 2018 3:18 PM

Applying 20-minutes of cool running water to a burn (any type of burn) is the best first aid treatment (Photo: AFP)

Research says many mothers may not have adequate knowledge of burn risk to children

It is a good idea to keep young children out of the kitchen altogether with a safety gate.

28 Feb 2018 9:57 AM

Both influenza and whooping cough are highly contagious, and babies who catch these infections often require hospitalization. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaccinating pregnant mothers is safe for babies

Infants are much less likely to get influenza or whooping cough when their mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy.

22 Feb 2018 9:50 AM

Misty Lang, 35, a twin herself, grew up in foster care and is not aware whether twins run in her family. (Facebook/ Misty Lang)

Mother beats one in 5,00,00 odds, gives birth to twins thrice

A mum has beaten one in 500,000 odds after giving birth to twins - three separate times.

03 Feb 2018 5:12 PM

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother donates two organs to save son's life

Devoted mum risks own life to undergo double organ donation for four-year-old son.

20 Jan 2018 3:36 PM

Geeta Agarwal lost her husband to cardiac arrest on May 2016. She soon went into depression and her health got worse following Sanhita’s move to Gurugram to pursue her career. (Photo: Facebook/ Sanhita Agarwal)

Daughter helps widowed mum find love again

Sanhita Agarwal, from Jaipur, recently got her 53-year-old mother Geeta Agarwal married to 55-year-old KG Gupta, a father of two sons.

12 Jan 2018 8:09 AM

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