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Study examines maternal attitude, infant development
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Eve Holden and Katie Slocombe of the University of York, UK, and colleagues, mothers in the samples from the UK and Uganda have different attitudes toward parenting, but while in a group level the experience and develo
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Every stakeholder must come together to ensure 'Surakshit Matritva': MoS B
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Aligning with the 'Sustainable Development Goal Agenda 2030' for maternal mortality reduction, the theme of the workshop was "Striving for zero preventable maternal mortality".
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Ludhiana man stages attack on himself to expose wife's affair
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A man conspired and staged an attack on himself to trap his wife and maternal aunt's son in Ludhiana's Mundian area. The police investigation revealed, that the man got himself attacked as a part of a conspiracy, hatched by him to expose his wife and maternal cousin's illicit affair.
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Various healthcare initiatives by Modi govt brought down MMR: Union Minist
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) for the year 2018-20 was at 97, according to the data released by the Office of the Registrar General under the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday. In 2014-16, the MMR was 130 which has seen a steady decline since then.
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Maternal Mortality Rate drops from 159 to 137 in Chhattisgarh
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a press release issued by the CMO, the SRS (Sample Registration System) data released on November 28 shows that there has been a decrease of 22 points in the MMR of the state in the last three years.
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Maternal Mortality Ratio in India continues to decline, drops to 97 deaths
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Maternal mortality in a region is a measure of the reproductive health of women in the area. Many women in reproductive age-span die due to complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth or abortion.
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Rishi Sunak will improve UK's economy, says his elated maternal uncle in P
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
An exhilarated Subhash Berry who is Sunak's mother Usha Berry's first cousin exuded confidence that his nephew Sunak would improve the economy of the United Kingdom.
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Maternal, paternal exercise in mice influences offspring's metabolic healt
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): A rat study led by Kristin Stanford, a physiology and cell biology researcher at The Ohio State University College of Medicine's Wexner Medical Center, gives new insights into how maternal and paternal activity enhances offspring's metabolic health.
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Pakistan floods: Over 60,000 pregnant women lack maternal health services
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 30 (ANI): The floods that ravaged one-third of Pakistan have left about 600,000 pregnant women lacking maternal health services including a huge impact on the health facilities for children, media reports said citing a state minister.
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Amit Shah hails Gujarat govt's health facilities, highlights improvement i
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for adopting a holistic approach toward health infrastructure, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the Gujarat government over its improved facilities on various health parameters like mat
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Afghanistan has highest maternal deaths in Asia-Pacific: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): Highlighting that Afghanistan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Asia-Pacific region, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has raised concerns over the rise in maternal mortality during childbirth in the war-ravaged country.
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Smog increases risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers, babies:
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): A study has revealed mild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes.
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