What is matrescence? It's overwhelm in motherhood and here's why it's a hard relate Matrescence might be a new word, but mums will recognise the description and feeling that go with it GoodToKnow · Nov 2, 2023
Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices There is no place within India’s constitutional structure to see a foetus as anything but dependent on the mother’ The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023
Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes. Zenger · Nov 1, 2023
'Bun in the oven' is an ancient pregnancy metaphor. This historian says it has to go In a new book, Policing Pregnant Bodies, author Kathleen Crowther grapples with how very old ideas – some of them misogynistic – shape how we think about pregnancy and abortion today. WEKU · Oct 31, 2023
‘It’s cruel’: the last southern refuge for abortion rights might soon fall Virginia is the only southern state that hasn’t restricted abortion post-Roe. Is that about to change? The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023
Questions to ask a gynae before planning your pregnancy When the journey to parenthood becomes a challenging one, seeking guidance from a gynecologist can be a crucial step in understanding and addressing fertility issues. Asking the right questions can lead to a more informed and proactive approach to achieving your dream of becoming a parent. The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023
Sixty-one people in US criminalized for alleged self-managed abortions, report finds Justice group calls some charges in past 20 years ‘illegitimate uses of state power’ and says over 40% of cases involved people of color The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023
Cops with ties to Oath Keepers are a ticking time bomb for Chicago Police with extremist ties are a clear and present danger to normal society and responsible law enforcement, a Hyde Park letter writer says. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023
Chandra Grahan 2023: Lunar Eclipse and its impact on pregnancy Eclipses are noteworthy astronomical occurrences that are seldom seen. A lunar eclipse, also known as a Chandra Grahan, is a celestial event in which the Earth blocks the Moon's light from reaching the Sun. This results in a straight line containing the Earth between the Sun and the other two… The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023
From Stalin to Putin, abortion has had a complicated history in Russia Abortion has had a complicated history in the Soviet Union and Russia The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn Recent proposals by authorities to restrict access to abortion have touched a nerve across Russia, which has embraced increasingly conservative values The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
‘How will I give birth?’: Dangers of a Gaza pregnancy amid Israeli bombing Gaza has 50,000 pregnant women who lack treatment, access to doctors and adequate healthcare centres. Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023
Crack vaccine research we did on rats could help babies of mothers who use cocaine – and reduce addiction The most recent statistics put the number of regular cocaine or crack cocaine users in the world at 20 million. Of these, one in four will become addicted or develop use disorders. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023
Vanessa Hudgens addresses pregnancy speculation amid Cole Tucker engagement Hudgens announced she and Tucker were engaged in February of this year The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Hailey Bieber responds to ‘disheartening’ pregnancy rumours: ‘Can’t be bloated one time’ ‘It’s so hard to say what I’m going to do or not do when there isn’t even a child here yet,’ model says
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 Dasara elephant gives birth hours before procession in Shivamogga Shivamogga's Dasara procession began with uncertainty as one of the elephants, Nethravathi, had given birth the previous night. Officers were shocked, as they had failed to realise the animal was pregnant. The calf and mother were healthy, and the procession was conducted with a specially designed vehicle carrying the silver…
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Can we please talk about it? Drawing attention to pregnancy loss would bring better support and connection to families who are suffering.
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 Elephant meant to take part in Shivamogga Dasara gives birth to baby hours before Jambu Savari procession DCF Prasanna Krishna Patagar told the media that a medical examination was done before selecting elephants for the procession. However, there was no information about a pregnancy.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 This procedure is banned in the US. Why is it a hot topic in fight over Ohio's abortion amendment? With Election Day closing in, anti-abortion groups seeking to build opposition to a reproductive rights measure in Ohio are messaging heavily around a term for an abortion procedure that was once used later in pregnancy — but hasn’t been legal in the U.S. for over 15 years
The Times of India · Oct 22, 2023 Cornual Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes and symptoms of this high risk condition A cornual ectopic pregnancy is a relatively uncommon and particularly perilous form of ectopic pregnancy that unfolds in the cornua, or horns, of the uterus. These cornua are the uppermost corners of the uterus, where the fallopian tubes meet the uterine cavity.
The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023 What does Supreme Court’s abortion verdict mean for reproductive justice in India? Supreme Court rejected a woman's plea for abortion, citing rights of the unborn child. India's Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act allows abortion up to 24 weeks. The woman was 26 weeks pregnant and had postpartum psychosis. AIIMS medical board found foetus healthy and viable. Court said govt will bear medical…
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Replicas of Rihanna’s Super Bowl jumpsuit sell out for $2,900 each in less than 24 hours Singer wore a red cargo jumpsuit when annoucing her pregnancy at the Super Bowl earlier this year
The Times of India · Oct 20, 2023 Pune hospital successfully delivers high-risk pregnancies diagnosed with Placenta Previa and Accreta, preserving the wombs of the patients PUNE: Unexpected twists can arise during pregnancy, leading to intricate and risky situations. In Pune, a private hospital successfully managed the complicated pregnancies of three women who were confronted with formidable challenges at nine months gestation due to an uncommon and demanding condition known as central placenta previa with accrete.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 You can now steal Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime style — if you have £2K to spare Rihanna wore a version of the bright red jumpsuit when she revealed her second pregnancy. Now, you too can look runway-ready with Loewe's special edition version
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023 New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers Postpartum depression can affect anyone, and it often sneaks in quietly, like a shadow in the corners of a new mother’s life. It presents significant challenges for around 1 in 7 new mothers, affecting their emotional well-being and overall quality of life and that of the newborn.