Pregnancy

Low-Dose Aspirin for Would-be Moms at State Units

Kolkata: The state health department is set to roll out prophylactic low-dose aspirin for at-risk pregnant women at government health facilities statewide. This decision...

Why More Twins Are Being Born Ever Before – Even Though Birthrates are Falling

Globally, birth rates are declining, yet the number of twins and triplets being born is at an all-time high. This unprecedented trend is expected...
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Rare ‘Foetus in Fetu’ Case Detected in Pregnant Women in Maharashtra

In an extremely rare medical case, a 32-year-old pregnant woman from Maharashtra’s Buldhana district has been diagnosed with 'fetus...

Rush for Preterm Deliveries as Birthright Citizenship Faces Deadline in US

Preterm delivery requests are on the rise in the United States due to citizenship concerns. Dr. S.D. Rama, a...

How to Manage Gestational Diabetes? Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. Typically, it appears during the latter part of pregnancy and disappears...

A Mom defying Gender Norm, Drove Boyfriend Home from Hospital 6 Hours After Childbirth

Childbirth is an incredible journey, often requiring meticulous planning to ensure a smooth experience. Birth plans, which outline a...

Infections During and After Delivery Rank Third in India’s Maternal Death Causes

India’s maternal mortality rate (MMR) has dropped to 99 per 1 lakh live births. However, challenges remain, particularly in...

Early Eye Screening for Preemies: A Crucial Step in Preventing Vision Loss

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): Early Screening and Intervention for Premature Babies Premature birth, defined as the delivery of a baby before 37 weeks of gestation, poses a range of health challenges. One of the most critical conditions that premature infants may face is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a potentially blinding eye disorder that can develop due to abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina. This video explains the mechanisms behind ROP, why it is a significant concern for premature infants, and the importance of early screening and intervention