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Family Claims Newborn's Face Eaten By Animal At Government Hospital; Investigation Underway
The family of a newborn boy who passed away at a government hospital shortly after birth claims that an animal bit off half of the baby's face. The police have submitted the body for a post-mortem examination, and the district magistrate has formed an investigation committee to look into the situation. Saira Bano, the wife of Siraj Ahmed, was reportedly taken to the Mujehna community health centre on August 26.
Tags: government hospital, Animal, Newborn, Family, investigation
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Covid-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Protects Infants Against Virus: Study
A recent study suggests that vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy can aid in protecting young newborns. "Our results reinforce the importance of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy to protect both the women and their babies from COVID-19," co-author Dr. Bria Coates said. The researchers discovered that the majority of newborns (90%) who required critical care due to COVID-19 infection were born to moms who had not been vaccinated… read-more
Tags: covid 19 vaccination, pregnancy, Newborn, virus, protection
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Kajal Aggarwal Reveals Name Of Newborn Son
Actress Kajal Aggarwal has revealed the name of her newborn son on social media. Just a few days after welcoming a baby boy, the new mom took to Instagram to share her experience. She also revealed that they have named their baby boy 'Neil.' She also noted that the birthing process was long and overwhelming, and yet the most satisfying experience that she could ever have.
Tags: Bollywood, Newborn, Kajal Aggarwal, Lifestyle, Social Media
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Pakistani Couple Names Child 'Border' After Being Stranded At Attari Border
In a bizarre incident, a Pakistani couple named their newborn child 'Border'. The couple, Nimbu Bai and Balam Ram, said that they decided the name because their child was born at the Indo-Pak border. Reportedly, they came to India with another 97 Pakistani citizens on a pilgrimage and got stuck here due to lockdown for the last 71 days. Reportedly, Pakistan is also not giving them entry, demanding requisite documents.
Tags: Attari Border, border, Pakistani couple, stranded, Newborn
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Mumbai Police Saves Newborn Child From Drainage Near Pantnagar
Mumbai Police rescued a newborn infant from a gutter after it was discovered by villagers near Pantnagar. The infant, wrapped in a towel, was discovered after several cats started making a racket and alerted people. "The baby was rushed to Rajawadi (hospital) by the Nirbhaya Squad of Pantnagar police… read-more
Tags: Mumbai, cats, Newborn, drainage, Mumbai Police
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Pregnant Vaccinated Women Pass Antibodies To Newborns: Study
Pregnant women who get mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine transmit high levels of antibodies to their newborns, said a study published in the ''American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM''. It revealed that 36 newborns whose mothers got either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine during pregnancy have protective antibodies at delivery. ''It could protect the babies in the first several months of their lives, when they're most vulnerable,'' said… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Covid Vaccination, Pregnant women, Newborn
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Human Milk Can Be Used To Treat Infections In Newborn
According to the researchers, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, "which are short strings of sugar molecules found in breast milk" have been proven to be effective in preventing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in human cells and tissues. GBS is a major cause of blood infections and stillbirth in infants. Although antibiotics are regularly used to treat or prevent GBS infections, the bacteria are growing more resistant.
Tags: human milk, Sugar, infection, Newborn
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Newborn Abandoned On Street; Rescued By Passerby
A newborn male infant soaked in blood was found abandoned along the roadside of East Bengaluru’s HRBR Layout, August 15. The baby was rescued by a passerby as stray dogs were about to attack it. Police on reaching the spot enquired about the baby’s parents, however, nobody saw the person that abandoned the baby. Currently, the baby is under medical supervision at Vanivilas Hospital.
Tags: abandoned, Newborn, Infant, bengaluru, stray dogs
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A Bundle Of Joy For Anushka And Virat Kohli; Blessed With A Baby Girl
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli get showered with congratulations from all ends for becoming parents to their firstborn. Anushka gave birth to a baby girl on January 11 at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital. Sharing the good news on Twitter, Kohli thanked everyone for their love, prayers, and good wishes. He further added, "we are feeling beyond blessed to start this new chapter of our lives."
Tags: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Newborn, baby girl, Bollywood, Cricket
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59,995 Births Recorded In India On Jan 1; Highest Among All Countries
Making a record, India accounted for 59,995 births out of global figure of approximate 3,71,504 baby births on the New Year’s Day. The data provided by UNICEF revealed that birth figures of China (35,615), Nigeria (21,439) and Pakistan (14,161) followed India. Marking its palladium anniversary this year, UNICEF said, "The children born today enter a world far different than even a year ago". UNICEF urged countries to build safer and healthier… read-more
Tags: Newborn, India, UNICEF, population, Henrietta Fore, UN, China
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