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Excessive Bleeding To Infection: 6 Health Conditions New Mothers Should Not Ignore And Why
- Saturday August 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Preeti Rastogi
WHO asks for four check-ups within six weeks of giving birth. The first within 24 hours, the next within 48-72 hours, third between day seven and day 14, and the last in week six. Most Indian women get the six-week one, if that. But nobody tells you what to look for during these check-ups.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Assam's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops Sharply From 480 To 84, Beats National Average
- Friday June 26, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said the state's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has witnessed a dramatic decline from 480 deaths per one lakh live births to 84, describing the achievement as a landmark in Assam's healthcare transformation.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Cultural Demand For Sons In Congo Fuels High Birth Rates And Maternal Health Challenges
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
Africa accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, according to the World Health Organization, even as those deaths have been declining.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Supriya Malhotra
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Untreated or poorly managed GDM can lead to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and delivery.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Supriya Malhotra
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Untreated or poorly managed GDM can lead to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and delivery.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Maternal Mortality In Delhi Down From 0.55 In 2019 To 0.44 In 2024: Report
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Delhi has marginally declined from 0.55 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2024, according to a report.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
- Friday April 4, 2025
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
On this World Health Day, let's explore tips to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and support healthier beginnings for future generations.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
- Friday December 6, 2024
- India News | IANS
The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in the Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.
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www.ndtv.com
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24 Mothers Die Each Day In Afghanistan Due To Pregnancy Complications: WHO
- Tuesday August 29, 2023
- World News | Asian News International
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a clear warning about the situation as around 24 mothers lose their lives every day due to preventable maternal causes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Excessive Bleeding To Infection: 6 Health Conditions New Mothers Should Not Ignore And Why
- Saturday August 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Preeti Rastogi
WHO asks for four check-ups within six weeks of giving birth. The first within 24 hours, the next within 48-72 hours, third between day seven and day 14, and the last in week six. Most Indian women get the six-week one, if that. But nobody tells you what to look for during these check-ups.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Assam's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops Sharply From 480 To 84, Beats National Average
- Friday June 26, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said the state's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has witnessed a dramatic decline from 480 deaths per one lakh live births to 84, describing the achievement as a landmark in Assam's healthcare transformation.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Cultural Demand For Sons In Congo Fuels High Birth Rates And Maternal Health Challenges
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
Africa accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, according to the World Health Organization, even as those deaths have been declining.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Supriya Malhotra
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Untreated or poorly managed GDM can lead to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and delivery.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Supriya Malhotra
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Untreated or poorly managed GDM can lead to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and delivery.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Maternal Mortality In Delhi Down From 0.55 In 2019 To 0.44 In 2024: Report
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Delhi has marginally declined from 0.55 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2024, according to a report.
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www.ndtv.com
-
World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
- Friday April 4, 2025
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
On this World Health Day, let's explore tips to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and support healthier beginnings for future generations.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
- Friday December 6, 2024
- India News | IANS
The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in the Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
24 Mothers Die Each Day In Afghanistan Due To Pregnancy Complications: WHO
- Tuesday August 29, 2023
- World News | Asian News International
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a clear warning about the situation as around 24 mothers lose their lives every day due to preventable maternal causes.
-
www.ndtv.com