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What Is A Birth Plan? Here's What Should Be On Your Checklist
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences and desires for labour and delivery. It serves as a communication tool between you and your doctor.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
- Friday May 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Varsha Samson Roy
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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BJP Government In Bengal To Take Oath On May 9, Tagore's Birth Anniversary
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- India News | Reported by Shreya Ghosh
West Bengal Election Results: BJP Government In Bengal To Take Oath On May 9, Tagore's Birth Anniversary
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www.ndtv.com
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Russia Plans To Refer Women Who Don't Want Children To Psychologists
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Before It's Too Late": France Issues Fertility Warning To All 29-Year-Olds
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
France plans to send letters to all 29-year-olds encouraging them to consider fertility options as part of a wider effort to tackle declining birth rates, a move that has sparked debate over effectiveness and personal choice.
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www.ndtv.com
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China To Cover All Childbirth Medical Expenses By 2026 To Boost Birth Rates
- Monday December 15, 2025
- World News | Reuters
China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children.
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www.ndtv.com
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US To Reject Tourist Visa If Applicant Plans To Give Birth During Stay
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- World News | NDTV News Desk
People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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www.ndtv.com
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Newborn In Australia Dies After Mother Uses Home-Birthing Pool Hired From Instagram Influencer
- Sunday August 10, 2025
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The coroner concluded that the baby's death likely wouldn't have happened if the birth had occurred in a hospital or if it had been a planned home birth with proper midwife support.
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www.ndtv.com
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China's New Plan: Rs 45,000 A Year Per Child To Tackle Fertility Crisis
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (Rs 43,439) per year for each child under three to address its declining birth rate and looming demographic crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Planned C-Section Births Linked To Higher Risk Of Leukaemia: Study
- Monday July 7, 2025
- Feature | Press Trust of India
Having a planned caesarean section during delivery could be related to an increased risk of leukaemia -- a blood cancer -- later in the child's life, compared with an emergency C-section, a study has found.
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www.ndtv.com
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China Plans Cash Rewards To Boost Birthrate, Growth
- Friday July 4, 2025
- World News | Bloomberg News
China is planning to offer cash handouts to families as an incentive for couples to have children, according to people familiar with the matter, as years of population decline threatens the world's No. 2 economy.
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www.ndtv.com
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How Russia Plans To Boost Birth Rate With 'Ministry Of Sex'
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Russia is considering establishing a "Ministry of Sex" in its latest move to tackle the country's declining birth rate.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chinese University Announces New Degree In 'Marriage' Amid Falling Birth Rates
- Sunday August 4, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The program aims to cultivate professionals to develop marriage-related industries and cultures and to promote China's positive marriage and family culture.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is A Birth Plan? Here's What Should Be On Your Checklist
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences and desires for labour and delivery. It serves as a communication tool between you and your doctor.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
- Friday May 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Varsha Samson Roy
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
BJP Government In Bengal To Take Oath On May 9, Tagore's Birth Anniversary
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- India News | Reported by Shreya Ghosh
West Bengal Election Results: BJP Government In Bengal To Take Oath On May 9, Tagore's Birth Anniversary
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www.ndtv.com
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Russia Plans To Refer Women Who Don't Want Children To Psychologists
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Before It's Too Late": France Issues Fertility Warning To All 29-Year-Olds
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
France plans to send letters to all 29-year-olds encouraging them to consider fertility options as part of a wider effort to tackle declining birth rates, a move that has sparked debate over effectiveness and personal choice.
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www.ndtv.com
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China To Cover All Childbirth Medical Expenses By 2026 To Boost Birth Rates
- Monday December 15, 2025
- World News | Reuters
China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children.
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www.ndtv.com
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US To Reject Tourist Visa If Applicant Plans To Give Birth During Stay
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- World News | NDTV News Desk
People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Newborn In Australia Dies After Mother Uses Home-Birthing Pool Hired From Instagram Influencer
- Sunday August 10, 2025
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The coroner concluded that the baby's death likely wouldn't have happened if the birth had occurred in a hospital or if it had been a planned home birth with proper midwife support.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China's New Plan: Rs 45,000 A Year Per Child To Tackle Fertility Crisis
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
China has introduced a national childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (Rs 43,439) per year for each child under three to address its declining birth rate and looming demographic crisis.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Planned C-Section Births Linked To Higher Risk Of Leukaemia: Study
- Monday July 7, 2025
- Feature | Press Trust of India
Having a planned caesarean section during delivery could be related to an increased risk of leukaemia -- a blood cancer -- later in the child's life, compared with an emergency C-section, a study has found.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Plans Cash Rewards To Boost Birthrate, Growth
- Friday July 4, 2025
- World News | Bloomberg News
China is planning to offer cash handouts to families as an incentive for couples to have children, according to people familiar with the matter, as years of population decline threatens the world's No. 2 economy.
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www.ndtv.com
-
How Russia Plans To Boost Birth Rate With 'Ministry Of Sex'
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Russia is considering establishing a "Ministry of Sex" in its latest move to tackle the country's declining birth rate.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chinese University Announces New Degree In 'Marriage' Amid Falling Birth Rates
- Sunday August 4, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The program aims to cultivate professionals to develop marriage-related industries and cultures and to promote China's positive marriage and family culture.
-
www.ndtv.com