In Bangladesh, where motherhood is deeply woven into a woman’s identity, infertility is more than just a medical condition — it is a deeply entrenched social stigma. For many women, being unable to conceive means being treated as incomplete, facing emotional abuse, and even experiencing violence.
The expression may sound alarming but "geriatric pregnancy" is simply a medical term for pregnancies in women aged 35 and above. Over time, this has evoked fear and concern due to increased health risks. However, it’s important to understand that these risks do not define every pregnancy.
After losing her first child to a congenital heart defect, Sabina Yasmin was anxious when she found out about her second pregnancy.
The ongoing heatwave has exacerbated the challenges faced by everyone in the country, but the situation has become particularly difficult for expecting mothers.
Indian researchers have developed a country-specific model to precisely determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman in the second and third trimesters.
Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal have shared the news of expecting a baby via Instagram.
“Barfi” actress Ileana D'Cruz has recently been posting her pregnancy journey on Instagram. While she kept the identity of the baby's father a secret, she recently revealed her mystery boyfriend.
Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child.
Hepatitis B virus is one that can be easily passed on from mother to child, putting the newborn at the risk of future liver cirrhosis or cancer.
Worldwide, pregnancy and child birth place one of the biggest demands on national healthcare systems. Between 1990 and 2015 the number of women dying in childbirth worldwide fell 44 percent according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Over 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos says.
For scores of women in the epicenter of the Zika outbreak in Brazil, the joy of pregnancy has given way to fear.
Over 8,31,000 stillbirths, 5,000 pregnancy-related deaths of women, and 76,000 neonatal deaths occur every year in Bangladesh, according to UNFPA.
Eating potatoes or chips on most days of the week may increase a woman's risk of diabetes during pregnancy, say US researchers.
Infection with a species of parasitic worm increases the fertility of women, say scientists.
Pregnant women in the holy month of Ramadan face a dilemma whether they can fast without any implications.
SAFE motherhood means ensuring that all women receive the care they need to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
New rights to allow parents to share leave following the birth or adoption of their child have come into effect in the UK.
