Maternity Care

From frozen bottles to wooden teethers, these will help relieve some of the pain and discomfort in child. Give it a try!

In this article, Dr Sutopa Banerjee, Director - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fortis Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, helps us bust some of the myths that expectant mothers often hear.

Arun Agarwal’s smart technology has been deployed in 115 hospitals and has monitored over 25000 women across India.

According to UNICEF, nearly 44, 000 women die annually in India due to pregnancy related causes. Which is why brilliant apps like Maatritva are literal lifesavers! #Innovation #Startup

The response has been overwhelming with mothers showing their support with placards from various significant locations such as the Mysore Palace in India, Burj Kalifa in Dubai, New York Downtown in US, Norway Airport and more from across all continents.

“The trust between a doctor and patient is very important… I have been here since '79, and now you can imagine I am delivering the grandchildren of my own patients,” says the 74-year-old doctor whose groundbreaking work has earned her the #PadmaShri. #Respect #RealLifeHeroine

"The pending amount has been decided to be utilised for the maternity benefit scheme. The disbursement of the amount will be done by the state authority under the direction of the Labour Ministry."

According to the WHO, major complications after childbirth, account for nearly 75% of all maternal deaths.

BabyChakra carried out a dipstick survey with about 150 moms and moms-to-be about safe motherhood, asking them if they feel/felt empowered in their motherhood journey and what they think would make it safer and easier.

Breast milk contains the right amount of fat and proteins for brain and body growth.