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Over 227,000 pregnant women given their first dose of Covid vaccine: Govt

Over 227,000 pregnant women have received their first dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine under the ongoing national Covid-19 inoculation drive, the Union health ministry said on Friday

Pregnant women now eligible for Covid-19 vaccination: Health Ministry

The vaccine can be taken anytime during the pregnancy, the health ministry said

Covid-19 vaccine can be given to pregnant women, says health ministry

ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said vaccines are very useful for pregnant women

'Didi died': India must not delay vaccinating pregnant women against Covid

Women contracting Covid-19 during pregnancy are over 50% more likely to experience complications and they are more at risk of death.

225 Covid-19 positive pregnant women gave birth to healthy babies at AGMC

225 Covid-19 positive pregnant women have delivered healthy babies at the AGMC during the two waves of the coronavirus and the newborns were not found to be infected with the virus post-delivery

Pregnant, lactating women shouldn't be administered Covid vaccine now: Govt

The vaccine should be administered with caution in persons with a history of any bleeding or coagulation disorder (like clotting factor deficiency, coagulopathy or platelet disorder, it said

Covid-19 may cause deadly blood clots in pregnant women, say researchers

Researchers have revealed that Covid-19 may increase the risk of blot clots in women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or hormone replacement therapy.

Lancet study shows mothers unlikely to pass coronavirus to newborns

Contrary to the previous findings, the researchers now claim that mothers with Covid-19 infection are unlikely to pass the virus to their newborn if correct hygiene precautions are observed

Pregnant women's Covid-19 test issue turned into bureaucratic nightmare: HC

The Delhi HC pulled up the AAP govt for not clarifying whether every pregnant woman who goes to a hospital for delivery or urgent treatment is required to undergo Covid-19 test, symptomatic or not

Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel

At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

A post-quarantine baby boom: Why reproductive health will be a concern

Public health researchers fear that the real impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on India's demographics will become apparent only after nine months

Vitamin-B is the key when it comes to pregnancy, says Ranjana Sharma

Specifically, vitamin B6, B9 (Folic acid), and B12 are known to help with pregnancy symptoms and reduce the risk of birth defects.

63% pregnant women in rural areas work till delivery, shows survey

The survey found that around a third of the respondents had to borrow or sell assets to meet the post-pregnancy costs

How a Haryana portal keeps a check on women with high-risk pregnancies

This is part of Haryana's ongoing efforts to reduce its maternal mortality ratio (MMR) under India's Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes: Research

With the Mediterranean diet, women also gained less weight: an average of 6.8 kg (15 pounds) versus 8.3 kg (18 pounds) for the control group of mothers on their usual diets

UK opposes use of phrase 'pregnant woman' as it excludes transgenders

The suggested term is "pregnant people", the Sunday Times reported

Here's how pregnant women can quit smoking

Researchers wanted to find out if a more intensive mobile phone programme called "Quit4baby" would be more effective

Financial aid to pregnant women may cost govt Rs 16,000 cr a year

Amount will be a one-time grant for women bearing their child, could be limited to two pregnancies