Karnataka to Introduce Labour Analgesia in Govt Hospitals to Reduce C-Sections Anshika Mishra8 Jan 2026 6:13 PM ISTThe Karnataka health department is planning to introduce labour analgesia options in government hospitals to curb the rising C-section delivery rates,...
Health Bulletin 08/January/2026 Anshika Mishra8 Jan 2026 5:46 PM ISTHere are the top health stories for the day: NMC Revokes Vaishno Devi Medical College's MBBS Permission amid rowThe National Medical Commission (NMC)...
Karnataka plans labour pain-relief options to reduce C-section deliveries Rumela De Sarkar7 Jan 2026 12:20 PM ISTBengaluru: The Karnataka health department is planning to introduce labour analgesia options in government hospitals to curb the rising...
LaQshya initiative demonstrates substantial improvements in maternal care: Study Dr Nirali Kapoor29 Dec 2025 8:15 PM ISTMaternal mortality continues to be a major global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. India, with its vast population,...
Use oral corticosteroids in Pregnancy not tied to Increased Gestational Diabetes Risk: JAMA Dr Riya Dave11 Dec 2025 8:45 PM ISTIn a nationwide study, researchers indicated that oral corticosteroids (OCSs) were not associated with an increased overall risk, except for a modest...
Nurturing New Life: How Prenatal Education Influences Exclusive Breastfeeding, finds study Dr Pooja N.29 Oct 2025 8:15 PM ISTRecent study aimed to assess the impact of prenatal education (PE) on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) continuation among mothers in Quito, Ecuador, and...
Higher Postpartum Hemoglobin Levels Linked to Lower Depression Risk: Study Dr Riya Dave24 Oct 2025 8:15 PM ISTResearchers found that women with higher levels of haemoglobin shortly after childbirth are less likely to develop symptoms of postpartum depression...
Cochrane Review Supports Immediate Skin-to-Skin Contact as Evidence-Based Standard for Neonatal Care Anshika Mishra24 Oct 2025 8:15 AM ISTImmediate skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns should now be considered the global standard of care, according to a newly updated review...
Heart Health during adolescence May Influence Future Pregnancy Outcomes: JAMA Dr Riya Dave15 Oct 2025 8:30 PM ISTA cohort study suggests that a woman's cardiovascular health during adolescence and young adulthood may influence certain pregnancy outcomes later in...
Puducherry achieves historic zero maternal deaths in 2024-25 Medical Dialogues Team21 Sept 2025 9:45 AM ISTPuducherry: Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan announced on Thursday that Puducherry has become the first Union Territory in India to achieve zero...
Wearable devices could revolutionize pregnancy monitoring and detect abnormalities: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Sept 2025 8:45 PM ISTA simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found preliminary evidence...
A diet rich in vegetable protein and fiber helps maternal and infant health during pregnancy and breastfeeding: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Sept 2025 9:15 PM ISTA Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fibre, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In...
