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Topic: pregnant women

Singapore woman, who was Covid-positive during pregnancy, gives birth to baby with antibodies

While the baby had antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, it is unclear if he is immune to the virus and if they were passed from his mother.

34 healthy babies delivered in 2 months — it’s business as usual at this Punjab Covid hospital

Mohali Civil Hospital is the only govt Covid facility in SAS Nagar district, and pandemic has had an impact on staff and mothers’ stress levels.

1 in 10 pregnant women could have Covid and are likely to be asymptomatic, finds study

Study published in BMJ says pregnant women with Covid will likely need intensive care and risk premature deliveries. Stillbirths and neonatal death rates, however, are low among them.

Study says 1.3 mn Indian women lost access to contraception, abortion services in pandemic

Study by Marie Stopes International estimates there will be an additional 1 mn unsafe abortions, 650,000 additional unintended pregnancies and 2,600 maternal deaths in India.

Pregnant women at higher risk of developing blood clots due to Covid, warns study

From evolution of coronavirus to virus reducing satisfaction in life, ThePrint brings you the latest research on Covid-19.

Pune hospital reports India’s ‘first’ case of Covid transmission from pregnant mother to baby

The hospital said that both mother and child, who have been discharged, had developed antibodies. Doctors said the antibodies were high in the mother and less in the baby.

Coronavirus infection transmitted from mother to foetus in France

The virus was found in placental tissue, along with maternal and neonatal blood, suggesting transmission most likely occurred through the placenta, researchers said.

Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe Covid-19, CDC says

The CDC hasn't been able to assess the effects of the virus on fetuses or newborns, but it said that there is a chance they are at higher risk for preterm birth.

How one Mumbai hospital helped Covid-positive mothers deliver 276 virus-free babies

Starting in April, the Covid-exclusive Nair Hospital created a ward especially for pregnant mothers, and is delivering 12-15 babies every day.

Delhi HC asks Centre & Delhi govt to ensure pregnant women face no barriers during lockdown

The High Court bench directed Delhi govt to ensure that the helpline number proposed to be set up for assisting senior citizens is also made available for pregnant women.

On Camera

Making doctors prove their disability all over again isn’t how you curb fake certificates

A doctor affected by childhood polio, who now serves as a respected faculty member and walks with a visible caliper, was instructed to report to the neurology OPD for ‘re-evaluation’.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.