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Hideous baby shower cakes

Blue babies, belly-button bursters and scary water birth cakes. These may give you nightmares. Read More

World’s tiniest baby: A success story

The world’s tiniest premature baby grows up to be healthy. Read More

Common painkillers could cause miscarriages

Taking painkillers in early pregnancy could lead to miscarriage. Read More

Smoking can wreck your baby's sleep habits

Smoking during pregnancy can cause your baby to have sleep apnoea. Read More

Myths and truths about premature births

We clear up some of the things that are said to cause premature birth. Read More

Fat can harm your foetus

A study finds that a mother's fat intake can harm the embryo's development. Read More

Whose birth is it anyway?

All a woman about to give birth needs is support, not judgement, says this mom. Read More

Birth defects linked to coal smoke

Babies born to moms exposed to coal smoke and pesticides are more likely to be born with birth defects. Read More

Predicting miscarriages

Researchers find accurate way to predict which pregnancies may miscarry. Read More

Don't drink while pregnant

Indulging in alcohol while pregnant could have adverse effects on your unborn baby. Read More

Some facts about stillbirths

India, Pakistan, Nigeria and China are among the top ten countries with the highest rate of stillbirths. Read More

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Stressing baby out

Beware of stressful situations while pregnant. It could have serious consequences.

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