Scientists in their study have found that harmful nanoparticles that are generally found in our surroundings when inhaled during pregnancy can escape the lungs and enter the placenta and lead to low birth weight in babies. The study conducted by the scientists of Rutgers University was published in the Placenta journal. During their study, the … Read more
By Christina Orlovsky For many mothers-to-be, pregnancy is a time of excitement and expectation, as they eagerly await the arrival of their newborn. For many more, however, it is also a time of uncertainty, anxiety, and unanswered questions. This is especially true in diverse communities across the United States – the … Read more
Dec. 14, 2021 — In the U.S., nearly 4 million women a year prepare to give birth, looking forward to the joy to come. But for some, the dream turns tragic. About 700 women die each year either during their pregnancy or in the weeks after the birth. And another 60,000 have pregnancy-related or childbirth-related … Read more
The loss of livelihoods and income reduced the already limited control women had over their assets. (Photo source: IE) By Dr. Aparajita Gogoi, As India emerges from the second wave of COVID-19 infection, here’s a brief analysis on how knowledge gathered during the pandemic’s initial wave in 2020 may assist the national recovery effort. Twenty-three-year-old … Read more
Can you brief us about the mobile-based maternal messaging program your NGO started with the union government? What is the intention behind the mobile-based training program, and how does it help women, children, and frontline health workers across 17 states, particularly in pandemic times? ARMMAN, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare … Read more