Motherhood

Understanding egg-freezing: A smart option for delayed motherhood

As awareness grows, egg-freezing is becoming an empowering choice for many women. From ideal age windows to the medical steps and risks, here's what you should know.

Covid in pregnancy linked to higher autism, speech and motor delays: Study

Children born to mothers infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy faced a 29% higher chance of developing autism, speech and motor delays by age three, a major US study finds

Katrina Kaif pregnant at 42. Can women safely have babies after 40?

From fertility options to pregnancy risks, Katrina Kaif's story highlights how science and self-care make motherhood in your 40s possible but not risk-free

Early puberty, motherhood linked to accelerated ageing, higher disease risk

Study finds girls who hit puberty early or become mothers young face a greater risk of diabetes, obesity, faster biological ageing, risk of chronic illnesses, and heart failure

World breastfeeding week 2025 calls for better support for new mothers

Global campaign highlights the need for shared responsibility across workplaces, families, and health systems, while emphasising early breastfeeding support as critical to infant survival

15 Motherhood Myths Busted by Doctors | Fact-check Friday: What Indian Moms Should Know

“You mustn’t bathe after delivery.” “Eat lots of ghee.” “Small breasts mean less milk.” New moms in India are bombarded with advice—much of it outdated or just plain wrong.

From ghee to breastfeeding: Indian doctors bust new motherhood myths

From diet and hygiene to breastfeeding and baby care, doctors debunk common myths Indian mothers face after childbirth to help new parents make informed choices

IVF After 40: Miracle or Myth? Doctors bust common fertility myths

Can IVF help you get pregnant at 40 or beyond? Is it really a shortcut to motherhood?

Mother's Day: Postpartum support calls on the rise as stigma fades

Post-Mother's Day, experts say more Indian mothers are breaking silence on postpartum depression and turning to tele-mental health amid rising awareness and lower stigma

Mother's Day 2025: 5 budget-friendly gift ideas to make her feel special

Mother's Day 2025 falls on May 11, celebrated each year on the second Sunday of May. Honour your mum's love and sacrifices with these thoughtful, budget-friendly gift ideas

The Feminisms of Our Mothers: How one woman's step sparked progress

This anthology successfully subverts the social dynamics of men and women in patriarchy, and centres women as the subjects of their exploration

Anaemic during pregnancy? Here's why your baby's heart could be at risk

UK study finds that mums with anaemia early in pregnancy have a 47% higher chance of their babies being born with a heart condition. Here's why early care matters

Modern workplaces weren't designed for mothers, now is the time for change

A recent survey from the United States found that two-thirds of mothers considered leaving the workforce in 2024 due to the stress and cost of child care

Does below-average intelligence mean no right to motherhood, asks Bombay HC

The court has acknowledged the woman's autonomy and her right to make life choices, including her decision to carry the pregnancy to term

Woman hires contract killer to murder her daughter, gets killed herself

In a shocking revelation in the case of a woman's murder here six days ago, the woman herself became victim of the murder plot she had allegedly devised to kill her daughter, police said. The daughter, in collusion with her lover, allegedly killed her mother Alka (36), police added. The daughter allegedly eloped with her lover a few days ago, which led Alka to plot her murder. She allegedly hired a contract killer, who was recently released from jail after serving a 10-year sentence for rape, for Rs 50,000, according to police. "The investigation revealed that Alka was furious with her daughter for her misconduct and elopement, leading her to plot her daughter's murder through a hired killer. The hired killer, unknown to Alka, was another lover of her daughter. Together, they strangled Alka to death and disposed of her body in a millet field," Station House Officer (SHO) of the Jasrathpur police station Om Prakash Singh said. About eight months ago, Alka's daughter eloped with her

Happy Mother's Day 2024: Here are fun outdoor ideas to celebrate this day

Happy Mother's Day 2024: Celebrate this special day with your mom, make her laugh and tell her how much she means to you. Here are some fun outdoor ideas for the special day

Big 'M' index: How moms-in-law may influence married women's job prospects

The report said the presence of a mother-in-law in a household may influence a woman's employment status in two different ways

Between art, flesh and motherhood

Having had to restart many times in her life, Rekha-bai had "mastered the art of the return"

Mother's Day 2023: History, Importance, Celebration, Wishes, details here

Mother's Day 2023 is a unique day that distinguishes and celebrates moms around the world. We will celebrate Mother's Day in 2023 on May 14