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Denied abortion of 27-week-foetus: In India, reproductive autonomy remains a pipedream
October 19, 2023 12:44 pm
Despite avowed goals of ‘empowerment’, is it a foregone conclusion that women are not to stake claims on their own bodies, on their own terms?
What is ‘foetal viability’ in abortion, and do the rights of an unborn child matter?
October 15, 2023 1:25 pm
The Supreme Court has mentioned these crucial ideas while hearing a woman’s right to abort a 26-week pregnancy that she does not want. These concepts are important in the US, but not so much in India. What is this case, and why are these questions important?
26-week pregnancy abortion plea: SC asks AIIMS for fresh report on condition of woman, foetus
October 14, 2023 6:28 am
“Our law is far ahead of other countries. We don’t have the Roe vs Wade issue. Ours is a very forward looking law,” said Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, presiding over a three-judge bench, while hearing a woman’s plea to abort her 26-week-old pregnancy.
We can’t kill the child, need to balance out rights of unborn child, says SC
October 13, 2023 7:39 am
On Wednesday, while Justice B V Nagarathna said the petitioner’s “decision” not to continue with the pregnancy “must be respected”, Justice Hima Kohli said “my judicial conscience does not permit” to accept her request because “which court will say stop the heartbeat of a foetus which has a life”.
It’s her decision vs Can’t stop heartbeat: SC divided on ending 26-week pregnancy
October 12, 2023 6:51 am
One judge pulls up Govt for asking CJI to recall previous order, another ticks off AIIMS for not raising flags earlier
Dilemma in court: Should ‘viable’ foetus be aborted or given life support?
October 12, 2023 11:37 am
“It is also to be kept in mind that the consequences of delivery which have happened in the previous two babies can happen at this time also, with a delivery now at this time,” the doctor has said.
What women should know about taking care of their mental health pre and post abortion
September 30, 2022 7:39 pm
"Some amount of anxiousness and fear before the procedure is normal. Letting go of expectations about how you 'should' feel is crucial," said a doctor, highlighting the feeling of 'guilt' many women experience
Gynaecologist lists 5 health issues young women must know about
December 27, 2021 2:46 pm
One out of five women in child bearing age suffer from PCOS due to lack of exercise and consumption of high calorie fast food," said Dr Vaishali Joshi, senior obstetrician and gynaecologist
World Contraception Day 2021: How to choose the right contraception for you
September 26, 2021 10:49 am
There are many myths about contraception, which people readily believe. Here's all the information you need
Male contraceptive comes closer to reality
June 24, 2015 4:04 pm
In a groundbreaking research that may pave the way for a male contraceptive, scientists have identified key molecular events that could play a critical role as sperm and egg fuse to create new life.
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