Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy

Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy

Singer Florence Welch has revealed she underwent life-saving emergency surgery after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy in August 2023. The Grammy nominee told the Guardian she was unknowingly suffering serious internal bleeding while performing on stage at a festival, telling the paper her pregnancy was “the closest I came to death”. She was diagnosed with a … Read more

Rs 12 lakh for a birth without women? China’s new ‘pregnancy robot’ is set to replace the human womb by 2026

Rs 12 lakh for a birth without women? China’s new ‘pregnancy robot’ is set to replace the human womb by 2026

In a few short years, China may unveil something no one has seen before: a humanoid robot that can get pregnant. Not in the biological sense, but by hosting a fully functioning artificial womb. The work is happening at Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, project lead Dr Zhang Qifeng … Read more

‘I had a cryptic pregnancy and gave birth alone at work’

‘I had a cryptic pregnancy and gave birth alone at work’

Bryony Mills-Evans Bryony Mills-Evans said she was in work when she gave birth to her daughter, Willow A woman who did not realise she was pregnant has described giving birth alone at the beauty parlour where she worked before cutting her baby’s umbilical cord with eyebrow scissors. Bryony Mills-Evans said she did not think she … Read more

Males ‘more impacted by mother smoking during pregnancy’ – study

Males ‘more impacted by mother smoking during pregnancy’ – study

Ken Banks BBC Scotland, Aberdeen Getty Images The smoking during pregnancy study looked at data from 500,000 people The sons of women who smoke while pregnant experience more long-lasting side effects than their daughters, according to a new study. University of Aberdeen researchers looked at data from 500,000 people around the UK to assess genetic … Read more

Brain changes during pregnancy revealed in detailed map

Brain changes during pregnancy revealed in detailed map

Daniela Cossio Pregnancy brain really does exist, according to one of the first detailed maps of human-brain changes before, during and after those crucial nine months. Based on 26 scans of one healthy 38-year-old woman’s brain, scientists found “remarkable things” including changes to regions linked to socialising and emotional processing – some of which were … Read more

Hailey Bieber opens up about pregnancy and relationship scrutiny

Hailey Bieber opens up about pregnancy and relationship scrutiny

Model and singer Justin Bieber’s wife, Hailey Bieber, is always in the news, whether it is regarding her fashion or her personal life. Hailey recently revealed why she decided to not keep her pregnancy hidden. She also spoke about the constant scrutiny that her marriage faces. Speaking to W magazine, Hailey said she chose to … Read more

Taylor Swift on Lady Gaga’s pregnancy rumours: She doesn’t owe anyone explanation

Taylor Swift on Lady Gaga’s pregnancy rumours: She doesn’t owe anyone explanation

Taylor Swift expressed her support to Lady Gaga who had to post a TikTok video clarifying rumours about her pregnancy. Swift called the rumours ‘invasive’ and ‘irresponsible to comment on a woman’s body’. Over the weekend, rumours about Lady Gaga being pregnant did the rounds on the internet after a few photos of her surfaced. … Read more

Indian researchers develop AI tool for accurate reading of pregnancy scans – ET HealthWorld

Indian researchers develop AI tool for accurate reading of pregnancy scans – ET HealthWorld

Gurgaon: Doctors at six hospitals in India may soon start using an artificial intelligence tool, called Garbhini-GA2, to improve diagnosis of foetal abnormalities and get accurate gestational age for women who come for check-ups at later stages of their pregnancies. Researchers from IIT Madras and Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), who have developed … Read more

Rajasthan HC turns down minor rape survivor's plea to terminate pregnancy

Rajasthan HC turns down minor rape survivor's plea to terminate pregnancy

The court observed that any attempt to terminate the pregnancy at this advanced stage is likely to lead to a premature delivery. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Rajasthan High Court has declined a plea of a 11-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy, saying a fully developed foetus also has the right to … Read more