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Maternal and child healthcare is not only a healthcare priority, but also an investment in future human capital
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (673+ words) As an institution builder across healthcare and education, how do you see maternal and child health shaping long-term human capital outcomes in India's healthcare ecosystem? Maternal and child health has a far deeper impact on long-term societal outcomes than we…...
The role of skilled birth attendance and midwifery in better maternal outcomes in India
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) Midwives provide women centered, evidence-based care. They are trained in facilitating vaginal births, identifying problems early, and refer to obstetricians when complications arise. Not only does this lower the chances of maternal death from risks like postpartum bleeding, infection, and…...
Why newborn survival varies so sharply across states " and what better-performing states are doing differently
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (747+ words) This progress has saved lives. Yet, despite safer deliveries, newborn survival in India still varies sharply by state, revealing that the decisive differences emerge after birth, when health systems must function with precision, accountability, and skill. National progress masks deep…...
Understanding the atypical rise in reproductive health issues
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (340+ words) Infertility has long been thought of as a problem faced by couples in their 30s or 40s. However, in recent years, young women in their early and mid-twenties have increasingly been seeking medical help for difficulty in conceiving. For a 25-year-old, hearing…...
Study reports pregnancy and birth outcomes after robotic myomectomy in 243 cases
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (273+ words) A clinical study examining 243 robotic-assisted myomectomy procedures performed by Dr Rooma Sinha has reported pregnancy and birth outcomes following treatment for uterine fibroids. The study included 114 women who sought fertility enhancement and reported no major surgical complications or uterine rupture…...
Empowering women: The importance of maternal health education
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (317+ words) There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women." " Kofi Annan regnancy is one of the most profound and lifechanging experience for any woman. Maternal health education refers to providing expectant and new parents with information,…...
Can the use of modern technologies help reduce IVF failures?
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (233+ words) Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT): So, PGT identifies chromosomal abnormalities before the embryo is transferred. Many IVF failures happen because of genetic issues, especially in women over 35. By choosing genetically normal embryos, the chance of miscarriage or failed implantation is low....
WHO issues first global guideline to improve pregnancy care for women with sickle cell disease
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (412+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and growing health challenge that can have life-threatening consequences for both women and babies. SCD is…...
WHO encourages global expansion of midwifery models of care
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery models of care, where midwives serve as the main care providers for women and babies throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. The guidance…...