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More than 72 million women and girls worldwide have received HPV vaccines, which are designed to protect against cervical and other cancers. (Photo: Pixabay)

HPV vaccination harmless during pregnancy: study

The vaccine which is given as a preventive measure does not harm the unborn child

30 Mar 2017 10:24 AM

Maternal infections during pregnancy are a known risk factor for abnormal fetal development. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how infections during pregnancy may affect your baby

Maternal immune activation carries a small increased risk for later atypical neurodevelopment.

22 Mar 2017 2:37 PM

Contant weight gain during pregnancy and higher BMI inreases the chances of obesity in mothers later. (Photo: Pixabay)

More the pre-baby weight, higher the obesity risk

Mother's tend to concentrate more on weight gain during pregnancy and so it is important to tell them to keep it in control

22 Mar 2017 10:52 AM

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

Here's how touch can shape babies’ brain development

Plenty of previous research has linked skin-to-skin touch with developmental benefits for both premature and full-term babies.

18 Mar 2017 8:09 PM

Bradley and Irina host baby shower

Guests were treated with some delicious finger foods during the daytime event.

16 Mar 2017 12:21 AM

A drug commonly prescribed to pregnant women with a history of delivering premature babies may increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drug used to prevent preterm births may up risk of diabetes

Fortunately gestational diabetes often goes away after the birth and therefore is not usually a serious problem for the mother.

15 Mar 2017 11:29 AM

Bitter experience leads to innovation of Maya

The initial idea for Maya was to help women track their menstrual cycles in a smarter way.

14 Mar 2017 6:26 AM

Vaginal progesterone used during pregnancy cam be a game-changer for most twin pregnancies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaginal progesterone lowers preterm births in pregnant mothers

The treatment for women with a short cervix and a twin pregnancy may reduce many complications during birth

08 Mar 2017 10:03 AM

Changes induced by hyperglycemia in the mother “can be responsible for diabetes of the child in later life” (Photo: AFP)

Diabetes in mother may alter fat cells of child

Women who are lean and fit before pregnancy have a reduced risk of developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

07 Mar 2017 9:28 AM

The eczema was also depended on other factors including a history of eczema in the mother, smoking during pregnancy and infant gestational age, sex and breastfeeding duration. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pre- pregnancy stress level may lead to eczema future child

Stress and low mood experienced closer to the time of conception may have a greater impact on the risk offspring atopic eczema

04 Mar 2017 4:14 PM

Woman in Palestine dies after giving birth to 69 kids

This is not the first instance as a Russian woman has previously given birth to as many children.

03 Mar 2017 12:51 PM

Back then ripe jackfruits were considered a nuisance for the flies they attract as they splat open onto the ground.

Jack of all fruits

Another variety of chakka (Sheema Chakka or Kaithachakka as known locally) makes the best mizhukkupirattis or thorans.

03 Mar 2017 12:22 AM

The mothers are usually prescribed the medicines to combat common flu that affect mothers during the winter season. (Photo: Pixabay)

Flu meds do not harm unborn babies: study

The medicines Tamiflu and Relenza used to cure influenza and other diseases don't affect the babies negatively

01 Mar 2017 10:45 AM

Foods like unpasteurised milk and soft cheese, raw sprouts,melon and deli meats contain Listeria which can cause problems during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Food bacteria can cause severe problems early in pregnancy

Listeria is not easy to detect early as there are no clear signs and hence causes problems to the fetus

22 Feb 2017 10:01 AM

Dubai woman gives birthto child at 63 year of age

The woman had her last child 13 years back from a previous marriage.

21 Feb 2017 4:53 PM

The Facebook live video had over 120,000 people viewing the video when the man shot it in the hospital. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man who live streamed son's birth in hospital loses case in court

The man filed a case against all the media outlets for using the video without his permission

17 Feb 2017 6:34 PM

People should also think of depression's influence on the entire family (Photo: AFP)

Depression also affects fathers during pregnancy

We know that either parent's mental wellbeing impacts on the other, the relationship and family.

17 Feb 2017 10:46 AM

Gujarat HC allows rape victim to live with accused's family

The girl had moved the high court against a lower court order refusing permission for termination of her 24-week-old pregnancy.

16 Feb 2017 9:42 AM

The picture posted on Instagram by LushSux.

Beyonce's viral pregnancy announcement pic gets a five-storey mural

Renowned street artist LushSux has painted the viral photograph in the form of a five-storey wall art in Australia.

13 Feb 2017 3:31 PM

If mothers smoke during pregnancy and their children show learning difficulties at school, they should be tested for auditory processing deficits (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant smokers affect child's ability to hear

Even the use of e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement therapy have an increased risk of premature delivery.

13 Feb 2017 11:24 AM

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