Apt maternity wear for hot season

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 19:01

Pregnant women can stay cool and stylish during summer by choosing the right cotton or chiffon garments.

Over 570 pregnant women contacted in flood-hit U`khand: NDMA

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 13:15

It was a daunting task for rescue personnel to identify pregnant women in the flood-hit areas of Uttarakhand but they still managed to locate over 570 of them and ensured 141 safe deliveries so far.

Centre to pay expecting mothers for treatment: Azad

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 19:13

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad announced a new scheme for pregnant women in the country under which they will get expenses for treatment, transportation and food 6 months before delivery.

Italy may ban smoking e-cigarettes in public places

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 08:49

The Italian health ministry`s advisory body has recommended a ban on the smoking of e-cigarettes in public places and their sale to pregnant women and minors.

Urban pregnant women run greater risk of diabetes?

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 19:27

Approximately, ten percent of pregnant women in India suffer from diabetes, according to Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group (DIPSI).

Savita case: Ill pregnant women denied abortion entitled to 2nd opinion, says Irish govt

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 18:11

Amid the row over the death of an Indian dentist in Ireland, the Irish govt has told the Council of Europe that any seriously ill woman who is pregnant and her request for a termination is refused, is entitled to a 2nd opinion.