Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the rules?2.1 Defines Special Categories of Women2.2 Opinion Needed for Termination of Pregnancy2.3 Formation of State level Medical Board Mandatory What is the News? The government of India has notified the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021. These rules have been notified under Section… Continue reading Abortion allowed till 24 weeks of pregnancy in special cases
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The motherhood penalty employers must eliminate
Synopsis: Government intervention is needed to bring women equal to men. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of women in India?3 What is the motherhood penalty?4 What does the government do?5 What should India do? Introduction Women in India often faced a lot of discrimination owing to the patriarchy. It does not only impact her social… Continue reading The motherhood penalty employers must eliminate
Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study:3 Key Findings of the study:4 Significance of this study: What is the News? A study published in Science Immunology has talked about the role of specialized “educator cells” in maintaining healthy pregnancy. About the Study: Scientists have conducted this study to understand how… Continue reading Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Imperative to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes
A recent paper published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India has highlighted the need to screen every pregnant woman for gestational diabetes even if no symptoms are exhibited. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Undiagnosed or inadequately treated GDM… Continue reading Imperative to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes
