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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
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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Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
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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Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
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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India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
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Maternal Mortality In Delhi Down From 0.55 In 2019 To 0.44 In 2024: Report
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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World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
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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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
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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24 Mothers Die Each Day In Afghanistan Due To Pregnancy Complications: WHO
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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Maternal Deaths Surge to Highest Rate in 60 Years In US: Report
The US maternal mortality rate surged in 2021, the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, with Black women more than twice as likely to die than white women.
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India's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops To 97 In 2018-2020 From 130
The maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20, according to a special bulletin released by the office of the Registrar General of India.
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16 Women Die After Delivery Every Month In 4 Major Delhi Government Hospitals: RTI
Despite efforts to bring down the maternal mortality rate, 16 women die after childbirth every month in four major government hospitals of Delhi.
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UNICEF Lauds India For Decline In Maternal Mortality Ratio
UNICEF's India representative Yasmin Ali Haque has commended India's 'impressive progress' in reducing maternal deaths.
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Assam Is Taking Steady Steps To Shake Off 'State With Highest Maternal Mortality' Tag
Guwahati: Minjuara Begum religiously visits a medical unit in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on the ninth day of each month with the hope that she delivers a healthy child in six months. Minjuara, 23, had three spontaneous abortions and now carrying her fourth child, she is taking no chances. “My mother-in-law drags me to quacks and occultists...
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National Health Policy And Challenges Of Saving India's Mothers And Babies
Policies lay down the intent and provide the direction. Viewed within this framework, the recently announced National Health Policy has articulated an ambitious vision of saving lives, promoting wellness and aiming to provide every citizen access good quality health care. What does it say? Similar to the National Health Policy 2002, the National He...
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Why Uttarakhand Needs To Focus On Child Care
By Shalini Rudra/ IndiaSpend It ranks number six in per capita income, but relatively prosperous Uttarakhand does worse than many poorer states with its infant mortality rate (IMR), ranking 18th among 29 states, an indication of its indifferent health. Although the maternal mortality ratio has improved, child-health indicators, collectively, a majo...
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
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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Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
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.
-
Exposure To High Temperatures Linked With Decline In Male Births: Study
Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to a decline in male births in India and sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research.
-
India Cuts Maternal Deaths Sharply, Nears Target On Maternal Mortality
India's maternal mortality ratio has dropped significantly, with new global data showing major long-term gains.
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Maternal Mortality In Delhi Down From 0.55 In 2019 To 0.44 In 2024: Report
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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World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
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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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
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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24 Mothers Die Each Day In Afghanistan Due To Pregnancy Complications: WHO
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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Maternal Deaths Surge to Highest Rate in 60 Years In US: Report
The US maternal mortality rate surged in 2021, the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, with Black women more than twice as likely to die than white women.
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India's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops To 97 In 2018-2020 From 130
The maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20, according to a special bulletin released by the office of the Registrar General of India.
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16 Women Die After Delivery Every Month In 4 Major Delhi Government Hospitals: RTI
Despite efforts to bring down the maternal mortality rate, 16 women die after childbirth every month in four major government hospitals of Delhi.
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UNICEF Lauds India For Decline In Maternal Mortality Ratio
UNICEF's India representative Yasmin Ali Haque has commended India's 'impressive progress' in reducing maternal deaths.
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Assam Is Taking Steady Steps To Shake Off 'State With Highest Maternal Mortality' Tag
Guwahati: Minjuara Begum religiously visits a medical unit in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on the ninth day of each month with the hope that she delivers a healthy child in six months. Minjuara, 23, had three spontaneous abortions and now carrying her fourth child, she is taking no chances. “My mother-in-law drags me to quacks and occultists...
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National Health Policy And Challenges Of Saving India's Mothers And Babies
Policies lay down the intent and provide the direction. Viewed within this framework, the recently announced National Health Policy has articulated an ambitious vision of saving lives, promoting wellness and aiming to provide every citizen access good quality health care. What does it say? Similar to the National Health Policy 2002, the National He...
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Why Uttarakhand Needs To Focus On Child Care
By Shalini Rudra/ IndiaSpend It ranks number six in per capita income, but relatively prosperous Uttarakhand does worse than many poorer states with its infant mortality rate (IMR), ranking 18th among 29 states, an indication of its indifferent health. Although the maternal mortality ratio has improved, child-health indicators, collectively, a majo...
