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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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D3 Supplements For Newborns: Dosage, Benefits, Duration Explained
Vitamin D3 helps in the proper mineralization of bones, reducing the risk of conditions like rickets, a disease characterised by weak or soft bones.
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Breastfeeding Burnout Explained: Signs New Mothers Shouldn't Ignore
Breastfeeding burnout refers to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion linked to the demands of breastfeeding and newborn care.
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What Is Janani App? Government's Digital Push For Mothers And Child Healthcare Explained
JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care. The platform has been developed as an upgraded version of the existing reproductive and child healthcare tracking system.
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JANANI Platform Launched: Government Boosts Maternal And Child Healthcare
The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services,
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Planning A Family? Here's How Much Prenatal Scans, Childbirth And Postnatal Care Will Cost You
Delivery is the most significant financial component of maternity care. Costs vary depending on the type of delivery, hospital infrastructure, and any complications that may arise.
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45 Degrees And Rising: The Hidden Toll Of Heat On Pregnancy And Newborn Health In India
India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.
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Newborn Found Buried Alive In Meghalaya, Rescued By School Children
According to sources, a group of schoolchildren noticed something unusual while passing through the area and discovered the newborn buried under the soil.
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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WHO Approves First-Ever Malaria Treatment Specially Designed for Infants
The World Health Organization announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants...
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Provides Cashless Treatment To Over 2 Lakh Families In Punjab
The scheme ensures patients receive treatment without worrying about costs, covering services ranging from newborn care to major surgeries and long-term illnesses, said Health Minister Balbir Singh on Sunday.
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Jaundice In Newborns: Why Is It So Common? Doctor Explains
Bilirubin normally passes through the liver and is excreted in bile, but when this process is disrupted, it can accumulate in the blood, resulting in jaundice.
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Woman, Newborn Die In UP Hospital As Doctor Guides Delivery On Phone
According to the family, the doctor was not present at the time of delivery, and the procedure was carried out by a staffer.
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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D3 Supplements For Newborns: Dosage, Benefits, Duration Explained
Vitamin D3 helps in the proper mineralization of bones, reducing the risk of conditions like rickets, a disease characterised by weak or soft bones.
-
Breastfeeding Burnout Explained: Signs New Mothers Shouldn't Ignore
Breastfeeding burnout refers to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion linked to the demands of breastfeeding and newborn care.
-
What Is Janani App? Government's Digital Push For Mothers And Child Healthcare Explained
JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care. The platform has been developed as an upgraded version of the existing reproductive and child healthcare tracking system.
-
JANANI Platform Launched: Government Boosts Maternal And Child Healthcare
The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services,
-
Planning A Family? Here's How Much Prenatal Scans, Childbirth And Postnatal Care Will Cost You
Delivery is the most significant financial component of maternity care. Costs vary depending on the type of delivery, hospital infrastructure, and any complications that may arise.
-
45 Degrees And Rising: The Hidden Toll Of Heat On Pregnancy And Newborn Health In India
India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.
-
Newborn Found Buried Alive In Meghalaya, Rescued By School Children
According to sources, a group of schoolchildren noticed something unusual while passing through the area and discovered the newborn buried under the soil.
-
Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
-
WHO Approves First-Ever Malaria Treatment Specially Designed for Infants
The World Health Organization announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants...
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
-
Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Provides Cashless Treatment To Over 2 Lakh Families In Punjab
The scheme ensures patients receive treatment without worrying about costs, covering services ranging from newborn care to major surgeries and long-term illnesses, said Health Minister Balbir Singh on Sunday.
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Jaundice In Newborns: Why Is It So Common? Doctor Explains
Bilirubin normally passes through the liver and is excreted in bile, but when this process is disrupted, it can accumulate in the blood, resulting in jaundice.
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Woman, Newborn Die In UP Hospital As Doctor Guides Delivery On Phone
According to the family, the doctor was not present at the time of delivery, and the procedure was carried out by a staffer.
