high-risk pregnancies
Coverage of high-risk pregnancies in the Nexus archive.
- Nine in ten: Why Jammu and Kashmir’s private hospitals have India’s highest C-Section rate
Jammu and Kashmir's private hospitals have India's highest C-Section rate. Experts cite factors like institutional deliveries, improved high-risk pregnancy detection, older maternal age, medical complications, assisted reproductive technologies, previous C-sections, and growth in private-sector obstetric care.
- What to actually expect when you’re expecting — from the ‘honeymoon period’ to the fourth trimester
The article outlines predictable stages of pregnancy, including the 'honeymoon period' and 'fourth trimester,' emphasizing that most pregnancies follow a consistent path. It highlights how understanding pregnancy care can reduce anxiety for expectant individuals, even in high-risk cases.
- Wearable ultrasound patch can monitor high-risk pregnancies round the clock
A wearable ultrasound patch has been developed to continuously monitor high-risk pregnancies. Ultrasounds have traditionally been the main method for fetal monitoring.