A systematic review of 14 studies finds most neurodevelopmental outcomes show no association with antenatal corticosteroids.

Babies who were exposed to antenatal corticosteroids are at an increased risk of adverse health outcomes later on, according to new research published in the BMJ. Antenatal corticosteroids are ...

Preparing for breastfeeding during the antenatal period, particularly in the last three months of pregnancy, can simplify this task considerably. This period is ideal for both mental and physical ...

Taken together, the results highlight the need for doctors to be aware of the potential risks and to exercise caution when considering antenatal steroid treatment. Babies born early (preterm ...

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India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) saw a significant reduction, dropping by 50 points due to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit ...

There are two major forms of Bartter syndrome. Antenatal Bartter syndrome starts before birth. It can be very serious, even life-threatening. Babies may not grow as they should in the womb ...

But until now there have been no published randomised controlled trials specifically designed to assess the efficacy and safety of broad-spectrum micronutrients on antenatal depression and overall ...

Nurse weighing pregnant woman in hospital room. 60 per cent of women attended antenatal care within the first three months of pregnancy. Those who are less likely to get to care in the first three ...