pregnancy

Mothers in sports: A sparring match

Mothers in sports: A sparring match

Women, who have been professional athletes, say motherhood has come as a blow to their sports careers. Their medal tallies…

May 15, 2023

The scourge of postpartum depression

New mothers are susceptible to postpartum depression. In addition to hormonal changes, the social and psychological factors create an increased…

February 3, 2023

HC recognises woman’s choice to give birth; allows termination of 33-week pregnancy

In the present case, the petitioner sought to terminate her pregnancy after she found out that the foetus was suffering…

December 6, 2022

Delhi HC requests Centre to intervene on plea to terminate pregnancy of minor without reporting to police

Consent of a minor is considered immaterial and hence the pregnancy cannot be terminated without reporting the issue to the…

September 16, 2022

Delhi HC states every woman deserves dignity during motherhood; grants bail to a pregnant woman

The Delhi High Court granted a pregnant woman accused of kidnapping and attempted murder a three-month interim bail, stating that…

August 27, 2022

A matter of choice: Home births are best, say young mothers

While the government is urging the public to go for hospital deliveries, some modern moms are bucking the trend by…

August 22, 2022