Tag: #MaternalHealth

Six Stillbirths Per 1,000 Deliveries in India, Highest in Northern States: Study

Stillbirths were higher in regions with greater public health facility deliveries and among women from lower-income groups, study found. New...

Second Conjoined Twins Birth in 22 Days: Baby Girl Born with Two Heads, Two Hearts in Indore Hospital

The newborn has two heads, two hearts, and four arms, but shares one chest, one abdomen, and two legs. Madhya...

Group Prenatal Care Boosts Health Outcomes for Mothers and Babies

Group prenatal care gives women more than medical advice — it fosters meaningful connections and collaborative problem-solving. Malawi: Women...

World Breastfeeding Week: WHO and UNICEF Call for Greater Investment in Breastfeeding Support Systems

Only 48% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed, far below the World Health Assembly target of 60%...

New Study Links Preterm Birth to Adult Health Risks at Age 35

Early medical risks from preterm birth linked to higher blood pressure and anxiety in adults A new University of Rhode...

New Study Links Agricultural Pesticide Mixtures to Maternal Health Risks

Gestational hypertension and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are the most common pregnancy complications. Exposure to multiple pesticides during pregnancy may...

Pregnant Woman with Twins Survives Life-Saving Heart Surgery

Tejaswini Hire, a 31-year-old woman was eight months pregnant with twins rushed to KEM Hospital with severe chest pain and breathlessness. Heart Surgery

UTIs Can Lead to Serious Complications, Especially During Pregnancy; Dr. Rupinder Murjani

UTIs can escalate into serious health issues, especially during pregnancy. Understanding the causes, scientific evidence, and the increased risk during pregnancy is key to prevention, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.

Global Push for Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B

Triple Elimination Framework promotes an integrated, people-first approach across four key pillars—interventions, quality, impact, and sustainability The global health community...

RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women Reduces Baby Hospitalisations by 72%

Vaccinating pregnant women against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has led to a dramatic reduction in newborn hospitalisations for serious...

Study Links Extremely Premature Births to Higher Risk of Depression and Anxiety in Adulthood

Adults born extremely preterm may face a significantly higher risk of major depressive disorder and anxiety later in life,...

C-Section Deliveries Increases the Higher Risk of Emergency Hysterectomy: Study

A study by doctors from Mumbai’s Cama and Albless Hospital has revealed a concerning link between Caesarean section (C-section)...
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