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Adventurous mom: Sameera Reddy flaunts baby bump in underwater photo shoot; see pics

Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy is soon to deliver a baby and her fans can't wait to witness happiest day of 'Race' fame's life.

05 Jul 2019 5:05 PM

It would be preferable to see the doctor since he/she will need to take a thorough history and do a full examination to help decide which contraceptive method is best for you. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Effective contraception: Better safe than sorry

Here is everything that you should know to terminate pregnancy.

17 Jun 2019 5:25 PM

According to the researchers, to help the newborn immune system learn to discriminate between friend and foe, mothers transfer antibodies to their infants via the placenta. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Immune system of new born is transferred from mothers

Here is how mother's immunity transfers to her baby.

17 Jun 2019 9:38 AM

However, infants born to women with overweight or obesity demonstrated less responsive growth to breast milk. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pre-pregnancy weight harmful for infant growth

Planning a baby? Here's why you should watch your weight.

15 Jun 2019 11:27 AM

Paternal smoking during pregnancy can program epigenetic modifications in important immune system genes - and that these modifications are associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Paternal smoking can trigger childhood asthma

Children exposed to paternal smoking associated with asthma.

01 Jun 2019 1:24 PM

According to the researchers, maternal exposure to stressful life events during early pregnancy, a vulnerable period for the development of male reproductive organs, may have important life-long adverse effects on men's fertility. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Do you know that stress can affect the reproductive system of unborn male offspring?

Studies suggest that stress during pregnancy affects reproductive function in male offspring.

31 May 2019 2:33 PM

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution can cause birth defects

Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers.

29 May 2019 7:30 PM

It is important that pregnancy care is not just about the physical health of the mother and the health of the unborn child, but also about women's emotional well-being. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Pregnancy can affect woman’s emotional well-being

Does perception of body during pregnancy affects emotional wellbeing of women?

25 May 2019 12:59 PM

This study found that exercise improved the function of the placenta, and also the metabolism of the mother. (Photo: ANI)

Placenta health depends upon maternal exercise

Exercising during pregnancy keeps placenta healthy, study suggests.

23 May 2019 6:36 PM

The babies were born in the pregnancy’s 29th week and their individual weights range from 890 grams to 1,300 grams. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Polish mother gives birth to sextuplets

Sextuplets born in Poland; mother and newborns doing well.

21 May 2019 1:41 PM

Planned Parenthood is not currently providing abortion services in Alabama. (Representational Image)

Hundreds turn out to protest Alabama's groundbreaking abortion ban

Protesters in Montgomery held up signs reading 'her body, her choice' and 'we are not ovary-acting.'

20 May 2019 3:57 PM

There are several benefits that a mother-to-be enjoys by regularly exercising during pregnancy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tips for exercising safely during pregnancy

Exercising during pregnancy is healthy; just follow our 5 tips for exercising the right way.

03 May 2019 5:22 PM

Numerous states are pushing near-total bans on the procedure in a deliberate frontal attack on Roe V. Wade. (Photo:AP)

Abortion laws face major upheaval

Eying Supreme Court, abortion foes promote tough state bans.

10 Apr 2019 5:12 PM

Obesity in young children is growing between the ages of 2 to 5 years. (Photo:ANI)

Right pregnancy diet can control childhood obesity

New study finds ways to counter child obesity.

10 Apr 2019 3:10 PM

Bombay HC allows surrogate mom to abort 24-week foetus

The HC was hearing a petition filed by a Pune-based woman, seeking permission to terminate her 24-week pregnancy.

29 Dec 2018 5:55 AM

Those at high risk need to be encouraged to seek medical care right away if they develop influenza symptoms during influenza season. (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant women at higher risk of flu complications

Findings also stated that even extremely obese people are at high risk of the complications.

20 Dec 2018 10:03 AM

To date, he's fathered 18 kids, and those positive pregnancy tests on his page indicate he's impregnated even more women in the past few months.

Famed sperm donor with 18 kids wants to go global, impregnate more women

Kyle Gordy's social media page features a string of positive pregnancy tests, which he proudly shows off.

19 Dec 2018 1:03 PM

The couple decided to try an injectable hormone, Gonal-F, an option when ovaries can produce a follicle - small sacs which contain immature eggs. (Photo: AFP)

Couple told they will never have children shock doctors by having twins, and triplets

Doctors found Nadia had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and 37 cysts in her ovaries, making it difficult for her to become pregnant.

18 Dec 2018 1:06 PM

The study, conducted by the University of Utah, further added that even a brief period of pollution exposure can have dramatic effects on the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

One week of bad air can raise risk of miscarriage by 16 per cent, says study

The study highlighted that everyone on Earth loses about 2.6 years of life due to the damage air pollution does to us.

10 Dec 2018 11:55 AM

This healthy diet pattern has earlier been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why Mediterranean diet is good for pregnant woman

The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts.

04 Dec 2018 12:45 PM

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