Pregnancy

Lack of Sleep in Pregnancy May Contribute to Gestational Diabetes; Try these Foods for Better Sleep

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Pregnant women may develop gestational diabetes due to lack of sleep or any other sleeping disorders. According to the study published in the journal of Sleep Medicine Reviews, the amount of time spent sleeping has dropped significantly in the past 20 years with almost a quarter of women and 16 percent men experiencing insufficient sleep.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Guidelines For Abortion Beyond 20 Weeks

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 15, 2017

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the government on framing of guidelines for setting up a permanent mechanism for termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in exceptional cases.

Supreme Court Refuses To Amend Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

The Supreme Court today declined to amend an Act which prohibits termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks saying that the issue fell within the legislative realm.

Bombay High Court Denies Permission To 16-Year-Old Rape Survivor To Undergo Abortion

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

The Bombay High Court today denied permission to a 16-year-old rape survivor, who was in her 27th week of pregnancy, to undergo an abortion, citing the report of a panel of doctors which examined her.

Delhi High Court Allows Rape Survivor's Plea To Terminate 8-Week Pregnancy

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2017

The Delhi High Court today came to the aid of a 20-year-old rape survivor by allowing her to terminate her eight week pregnancy which she alleged was a result of the sexual assault on her.

Beware Moms-to-be! Less or No Meat Consumption in Pregnancy May Up Kids’ Risk of Alcohol Abuse

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday October 9, 2017

Women who are about to experience motherhood or planning to embrace motherhood often have concerns about what diet would be best for their offspring. Rightfully so, women should certainly learn the right ways to approach nutrition to have the most successful and healthy pregnancy.

Women with Asthma More Likely to Have Underweight Babies, Ayurveda May Help Tackle the Condition

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday October 6, 2017

Ayurveda suggests a range of ingredients that can easily be put to use to arrive at home remedies.

Anti-Abortion US Lawmaker Resigns After Abortion Scandal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 6, 2017

Republican Tim Murphy, the anti-abortion lawmaker who was caught urging his mistress to terminate a pregnancy, said Thursday he is resigning from the US Congress.

Interesting Godh Bharai (Baby Shower) Food Rituals From Across the Country

Sarika Rana | Thursday October 5, 2017

A group of women come together to bless the mom-to-be and the baby and feast on some delicious treats. The godh bharai ceremony is generally performed during the seventh month of pregnancy or third trimester and is only attended by women.

Kylie Jenner's #1 Fan Diljit Dosanjh Is Doing OK After Pregnancy Reports. But Thanks For Asking

Entertainment | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Diljit Dosanjh's fans were quite worried about him and posted tweets showing concern

Ladies, Are You Getting Enough Omega-3? 4 Foods You Must Have

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday September 26, 2017

A new study, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, is perhaps the first of its kind to study the intake of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and the role they play.

Teenage Pregnancy: A Red Alert For India

Tripti Sharan | Thursday September 21, 2017

“Buried under her winter jackets, I didn’t realise another baby was growing in our family,” cried the mother of 14-year-old. Her daughter, naive and oblivious, was raped by her paternal uncle. She was beyond the provisions of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to undergo abortion when she approached my clinic. An adolescent, grappling...

Bengaluru's Raped Teen Can Abort 24-Week-Old Foetus: Supreme Court

Bangalore News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday September 21, 2017

A 17-year-old girl who had been raped will be allowed to abort her 24-week foetus, the Supreme Court said today. Courts allow medical termination of pregnancy upto 20 weeks under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. An exception can only be made if the foetus is genetically abnormal.

Must-Have Foods that Newbie Mothers Should Consume

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday September 20, 2017

New mothers are required to pay heed to their dietary needs after delivery as it is not only good for their newborn but also for themselves. Eating nutritious meals for the first few days after delivery can help mothers recover sooner and boost their energy levels.

Kareena, Sonam Kapoor's Veere Di Wedding Instagram Hacked By Man Claiming To Be Pakistani

Entertainment | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The profile image of Veere Di Wedding's Instagram account was reportedly changed to a sketch of a monkey and the description read, "I am paki papu bhai (sic)" along with a Pakistan flag emoticon

Here's How Actress Soha Ali Khan is Giving Major Pregnancy Fitness Goals

NDTV Food Desk | Monday September 18, 2017

Embracing and enjoying her pregnancy to the fullest, Soha Ali Khan keeps her fans posted with some awe-inspiring photos of her following her workout routine to the tee. Here are a few glimpses.

Bacterial Infections during Pregnancy May Expose Your Child to Autism: Here's How to Ensure a Healthy Pregnancy

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday September 15, 2017

Ensure keeping a check on your processed food consumption and steer clear of refined sugar.

Kareena Kapoor And Baby Taimur In A Film? Sorry Folks, Budget Doesn't Allow

Entertainment | Friday September 15, 2017

Veere Di Wedding is Kareena Kapoor Khan's first project post pregnancy

'We Made This' Serena Williams Shares Pic Of Newborn. See Her Pregnancy Journey

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Thursday September 14, 2017

Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's baby girl made her debut on social media with an adorable photo and video. Ms Williams shared a photo of their daughter, born on September 1, and Mr Ohanian posted a video on YouTube, documenting the most memorable moments from Ms Williams' pregnancy journey.

Serena Williams Introduces Daughter Alexis Olympia To The World, Shares Pregnancy Video

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 14, 2017

Two weeks after becoming a first-time mother, tennis legend Serena Williams revealed her baby daughter to the world on Wednesday in an online montage.

Folic Acid and Pregnancy: Adequate Consumption May Cut Risk of Autism in the Newborn

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Saturday September 9, 2017

Folate plays a critical role in DNA methylation -- a process by which genes are turned off or on.

After Supreme Court Order, Doctors At Mumbai Hospital End Rape Survivor's 31-Week Pregnancy

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Friday September 8, 2017

In an extremely rare move, doctors at Mumbai's JJ Hospital today conducted a caesarean section surgery on a 31-week pregnant teenage rape survivor after the Supreme Court gave the go ahead. The 13-year-old girl and the child are fine, doctors said.

Taking Anti-Depressants During Pregnancy May Affect Child's Mental Health: Study

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday September 8, 2017

The research stated that about 32,400 children developed a psychiatric disorder later in life, which could have a strong link to their mothers taking anti-depressants during their pregnancy.

31-Week Pregnant 13-Year-Old Rape Survivor To Undergo Surgery Today

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Friday September 8, 2017

A Bench of three judges led by Chief Justice Misra has decided to allow a girl's plea for an abortion in spite of her pregnancy crossing 31 weeks. The surgical procedure of the rape victim who got pregnant is likely to take place on Friday.

Mumbai Gynaecologist Who's Helping Six Women's Plea For Abortion

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Thursday September 7, 2017

Mumbai: They didn’t pop open boxes of sweets or send out excited phone messages when their first child was born at public hospital on a rainy Mumbai night in July. The couple had known from the 24th week of the pregnancy that their child would be born with Arnold Chiari Type II syndrome – a structural defect in the brain. Since abortions in Ind...

A Simple Test May Calculate the Risk of Preterm Delivery: Maintain Your Diet to Achieve Healthy Pregnancy

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday September 6, 2017

According to the World Health Organisation, every year close to 15 million babies are born preterm.

20-Week Abortion Limit Puts Indian Women At Risk, Say Campaigners

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Thursday September 7, 2017

Mumbai: They didn’t pop open boxes of sweets or send out excited phone messages when their first child was born at public hospital on a rainy Mumbai night in July. The couple had known from the 24th week of the pregnancy that their child would be born with Arnold Chiari Type II syndrome – a structural defect in the brain. Since abortions in In...

Using Mobile Phones During Pregnancy May Not Hamper Your Baby's Brain: 5 Healthy Brain Foods You Must Eat

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday September 5, 2017

According to a latest study, using mobile phones during pregnancy is unlikely to have any adverse effects on your child's neurodevelopment.

Britain's Prince William And Kate Middleton Expecting Third Child

World News | London | Monday September 4, 2017

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting a third child, their office said on Monday.

6 Effective Natural Remedies For Morning Sickness During Pregnancy 

Sushmita Sengupta | Friday September 1, 2017

Morning sickness affects several women in their first trimester (around the sixth to eight week).While there isnt much to worry, morning sickness can be quite unpleasant for some.Here are some tips to remedy them