Tag: Pregnant
Over 41,000 teen pregnancies recorded at govt clinics since 2020
A total of 41,842 girls aged 19 and below were recorded as pregnant at government health facilities between 2020 and 2024, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the figure covers both married and […]
Rising air pollution: bad air days for pregnant moms, babies
Air pollution is hazardous to one’s health. However, expectant mothers must exercise extra caution because air pollution will not only harm her health but also that of her child. Air quality in Asia is deteriorating over time. According to an […]
Pregnant women pass along protective COVID antibodies to their babies
New research has found that the protective antibodies pregnant women make against COVID-19 are often passed on to their foetuses – conveying natural immunity, amongst other benefits. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine also suggest that vaccinating mothers-to-be may also have […]
