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High-risk pregnancies on the rise? Delhi hospital says one in four deliveries required specialised care
3+ hour ago (661+ words) Nearly one in four women who delivered at a Delhi-based tertiary care hospital over the past eight years had a high-risk pregnancy, underscoring a growing maternal health challenge driven by lifestyle diseases, delayed pregnancies and pre-existing medical conditions, doctors said....
Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy with husband Raj Nidimoru: 'I'll have to take maternity leave and..."
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (309+ words) Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru tied the knot recently after seeing each other for more than a year. They have collaborated professionally too and now, at an event while speaking to the media, the actress confirmed she was pregnant…...
'I felt helpless, isolated, and deeply lost': Unpacking the silence around postpartum depression, here's what experts say
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1494+ words) “I began questioning myself constantly — whether I was even made for motherhood at all.” For the Bengaluru-based mother of a teenage daughter, Anitha Shivappa, those feelings did not arrive dramatically. They appeared quietly, in the silence between sleepless nights and…...
Deepika Padukone's second pregnancy keeping things uncertain for Shah Rukh Khan's 'KING' and Allu Arjun's 'Raaka?' Here's what we know
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) Deepika Padukone stands tall as he most celebrated actor in Indian cinema, with a career defined by blockbuster success, critical acclaim, and global recognition. Over the years, she has not only dominated the box office but has also represented India…...
Planning a baby? Experts explain how antenatal care helps prevent and detect birth defects
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (712+ words) While the term “birth defect” can carry a heavy weight of fear, modern medicine is shifting the narrative from one of uncertainty to one of proactive empowerment. The secret lies in the “Inverted Pyramid” of care, a clinical shift that…...
Doctors say thyroid imbalance may affect fertility but pregnancy remains possible
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (320+ words) Endocrinologists and fertility experts stress that the challenge lies not in the presence of thyroid disease itself, but in how early it is detected and how well hormone levels are controlled before and during pregnancy. She said that hypothyroidism in…...
Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD, study debunks Trump claims
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (397+ words) A major international study has found no evidence that using paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disability in children, easing concerns that have circulated in recent years. The findings contradict claims…...
From digestion to stress: Why immunity, gut health and lifestyle choices matter for long-term cervical health – Firstpost
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (381+ words) Dr Geeta Jain, HOD – Obstetrics, Gynaecology & IVF and cofounder of Maccure Hospital and Aastha Hospital said that health and holistic wellness are now being understood as a balance of physical, mental, emotional, and lifestyle factors rather than the absence of…...
Ignored male infertility is driving couples into unnecessary IVF, experts say
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) A growing chorus of fertility experts says that many couples are needlessly being pushed into in vitro fertilisation (IVF), because treatable male infertility often goes undiagnosed. Despite men being responsible for around half of all infertility cases, failures in basic…...
Could your pregnancy matter? Why autism cases are rising and what parents need to know
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (417+ words) “Acetaminophen continues to be the first-line, safest analgesic during pregnancy when used for short durations and at the lowest effective dose,” said Dr Priya Gupta, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cocoon Hospital (Jaipur). She emphasised that evidence remains largely observational and…...