Pregnancy

How untreated thyroid disorders can affect a baby's growth and development

Experts explain how delayed diagnosis of thyroid disorders during pregnancy can disrupt brain development, growth and vision, with effects that may surface long after birth

Kerala HC allows termination of over 31-week-old foetus with abnormalities

The Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a couple seeking medical termination of their over 31 weeks old foetus, which suffers from congenital abnormalities of the brain and head, by allowing them to go ahead with the procedure. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen allowed termination of the pregnancy on the basis of a medical board report which opined that if the baby is born, it would suffer from serious physical abnormalities. The board had also opined that continuation of the pregnancy was likely to be associated with risk to her mental health. The court, after considering the facts, materials on record, the settled principles of law on the subject and the recommendations of the medical board, was of the view that denying termination "may only delay the inevitable and extend the suffering of the family". It directed the Kottayam Medical College to terminate the pregnancy. The court directed the medical college to take immediate measures to constitute a medical team to conduct the .

High-risk pregnancies are rising: What expecting mothers should know

As more women conceive later and with pre-existing health conditions, doctors stress that awareness, early diagnosis and regular care are key to safer pregnancies

GLP-1 drugs and pregnancy: Why stopping may trigger hidden risks

As GLP-1 use rises, research and experts warn the post-drug phase may be a critical window for weight gain, metabolic instability and unexpected pregnancies

Tylenol pregnancy study contradicts Trump's claims on link with autism

The Lancet paper comes after the Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue Inc.'s Tylenol to autism in September and advised pregnant women to avoid the drug

How prenatal gene testing is reshaping conversations around parenthood

As prenatal genetic testing becomes common, prospective parents are navigating complex choices where medical risk and ethical values intersect, experts say informed counselling is key

Covid-19 shot in pregnancy lowers severe illness, preterm birth risk: Study

New research shows pregnant people who received a Covid-19 vaccine were far less likely to be hospitalised or deliver prematurely than the unvaccinated

PFAS in pregnant women's drinking water puts their babies at risk: Study

Most current knowledge about the reproductive effects of PFAS comes from laboratory studies on animals such as rats, or from correlations between PFAS levels in human blood and health outcomes

Should men freeze their sperm? Doctors explain the growing trend

From age-related decline to pollution, stress and medical treatments, experts explain why sperm freezing is becoming an increasingly sensible choice for modern men

Why many preterm births are preventable and what doctors want you to know

From subtle symptoms to unmanaged health conditions, doctors explain why many preterm births can be avoided with early screening, closer monitoring and greater awareness during pregnancy

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.

High temperature exposure during pregnancy impacts stress molecules: Study

An exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy could be disrupting amino acids and vitamins key to managing stress and energy, thereby increasing the risk of a premature delivery, suggests an analysis of blood samples. Studies have observed a link between warmer ambient temperatures and preterm births, where a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. The analysis, published in the journal Science Advances, looked at small molecules or "molecular fingerprints" in blood samples of 215 pregnant women who were residents of the US metropolitan city of Atlanta, and matched residential addresses with the maximum ambient temperatures experienced throughout their pregnancies. The first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Emory University found a disruption in levels of naturally occurring substances in blood, such as methionine, proline, citrulline and pipecolate, when ambient temperatures were higher. Methionine is an essential amino acid, obtained through diet, while citrulline is a

Sonam Kapoor announces second pregnancy, flaunts baby bump in pink

Actor Sonam Kapoor announced her second pregnancy by posting photos of herself showing off her growing baby bump in pink. Fans are excited and showering her with love after seeing her message

Postpartum depression to strained ties: Why maternal mental health matters

Experts advocate for a relationship-centred approach to health care: training teams in attachment theory, creating accessible post-natal spaces and providing key figures to support families

Indian scientists discover 'genetic switch' that allows embryo implantation

The study revealed that two genes, HOXA10 and TWIST2, regulate embryo implantation by opening or closing a small "gate" in the uterine wall at the right time

No, paracetamol use in pregnancy is not linked to autism, confirms study

Debunking Donald Trump's recent claims, a new BMJ study finds no convincing evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy raises the risk of autism or ADHD in children

Pregnancy hypertension raises women's cardiovascular risk, finds study

These findings underscore the growing body of evidence over the past two decades linking pregnancy-related hypertension to long-term maternal health risks

B-town couple Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif blessed with a baby boy

Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have become proud parents to a baby boy. The duo shared the happy news with their fans on Instagram on Friday, announcing the blessings

Delhi AQI improves slightly but in 'poor' category; respiratory cases rise

Doctors urge vulnerable individuals should avoid outdoor exposure, wear N95 masks, and continue their prescribed medications

'Misleading claims on paracetamol leave expectant parents anxious, fearful'

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the leading organisation that guides medical decisions on pregnancy and childbirth, has reiterated the safety and efficacy of acetaminophen use