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1+ hour, 8+ min ago (248+ words) Aashka Goradia Goble and Brent Goble are expecting their second child. The couple, parents to William Alexander, are excited for this new chapter. Former television actor and entrepreneur Aashka Goradia Goble is preparing to welcome a new member to her family. The actor recently announced that she and her husband, Brent Goble, are expecting their second child. The couple is already parents to two-year-old son William Alexander. Speaking to HT, Aashka shared her excitement about the new chapter in their lives. "Brent and I are over the moon that our family is ready for a new addition, we are very excited for William to be a big brother! This journey to us is extremely special and we are waiting for all the magic to unfold," she said. Reflecting on her experience as a mother, Aashka described parenthood as deeply fulfilling....

4+ hour, 43+ min ago (107+ words) Debby Ryan and Josh Dun have welcomed their first child together ... and, it appears they opted for a home birth. The actress shared a post to social media ... revealing their daughter, Felix, was born hours after the "supermoon" -- which happened" The rest of the pics showcase their little girl -- who she writes is just eight pounds -- mostly sleeping after the exhuasting ordeal of being born. Debby adds, "I've been a lot of things but her home, a grow light, a portal to bring a new soul into the world" these are my greatest honors. Welcome to earth lil moonbeam. Love you forever." Congrats, Debby and Josh!...

7+ hour, 21+ min ago (1380+ words) In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of early childhood development, researchers have uncovered a profound connection between the season in which an infant is born and the intricate metabolic pathways that govern their growth and development. This pioneering investigation, conducted in Tanzania, offers an unprecedented glimpse into how environmental and seasonal factors [] In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of early childhood development, researchers have uncovered a profound connection between the season in which an infant is born and the intricate metabolic pathways that govern their growth and development. This pioneering investigation, conducted in Tanzania, offers an unprecedented glimpse into how environmental and seasonal factors orchestrate the infant metabolome, ultimately influencing long-term health trajectories. Through a meticulous secondary explorative analysis of data derived from the Early Life Interventions for Childhood Growth and Development in Tanzania…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago (568+ words) A full-term baby survived a rare abdominal pregnancy alongside the removal of a 22-pound ovarian tumor, defying nearly impossible odds. He was never expected to survive, as specialists say infants like Ryu Lopez almost never reach this stage. Yet this holiday season, the Lopez family is profoundly thankful for overcoming extraordinary odds. Suze Lopez, a nurse living in Bakersfield, California, had been preparing to finally undergo surgery to remove a massive 22-pound ovarian cyst that had been increasing in size for years. But the mandatory pregnancy test required before the procedure produced results that completely stunned her. "Because of the large ovarian cyst that had been growing for years, it could have been a false positive, even ovarian cancer," Lopez said. "And I was used to very irregular periods and some abdominal discomfort. I could not believe that after 17 years…...

9+ hour, 4+ min ago (441+ words) This article is a transcript of "When there's a prenatal diagnosis, the medical community often pressures parents to abort." courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. A few minor changes were made for clarity. If you're interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] The medical community frequently pressures parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis to abort. There's research to show that a significant number of physicians, genetic counselors'whoever'will self-report that they will emphasize the negative aspects of a diagnosis in order to indirectly pressure parents to abort, or they will just overtly tell them, "You should abort." To add more depth to this data, I'm going to read quotes from this qualitative study of mothers who got a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and did not abort, and what their experiences were like: One mom…...

9+ hour, 14+ min ago (1083+ words) Updated - December 14, 2025 12:20 am IST After having three daughters, my husband would get drunk and threaten me with divorce if I did not give him a son," says Delhi-based Pushpa (name changed to protect privacy). Then one day, 11 years later, when the tests revealed a male foetus, she was relieved. The pressure from the family would ease. This was 1993, a year before the Bill that would debar sex determination was passed. Parliament felt the need to formulate a law on this after it was consistently found that the medical screening for gender sometimes led people to commit female foeticide. In India's 1991 population Census, the sex ratio stood at 929 females for every 1,000 males. A little over 30 years on, the family's internalised bias finds voice again, as one of Pushpa's daughters gave birth to sons, and another to daughters. "Daughters are wonderful, and…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago (677+ words) PREGNANT drugs mule Bella Culley has given birth to the baby boy conceived on her disastrous Far East backpacking trip. Bella, 19, posted TikTok pictures of her cradling a tiny tot with the caption: "My little 5lbs baba." Bella walked free thanks to a plea bargain deal after pleading guilty to importing a huge stash of cannabis from Thailand to Georgia in May. She fell pregnant after a fling with a British man on the trip to the former Soviet state. Bella, from Billingham, Teeside, then claimed she had been forced to traffic "200,000 worth of cannabis. She faced up to 20 years in a hellhole jail near Georgian capital Tbilisi, but was spared after her parents borrowed cash to secure her release. Her family were able to raise just "140,000 of a "215,000 fine Georgian authorities demanded to buy her freedom. She had already served…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago (1094+ words) A new study found exposure to the chemicals increases likelihood of extremely low-weight and extremely preterm births. When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies" health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include the chance of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality. Even more troubling, our team of economic researchers and hydrologists found that PFAS exposure increases the likelihood of extremely low-weight and extremely preterm births, which are strongly associated with lifelong health challenges. PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have captured the attention of the public and regulators in recent years for good reason. These man-made compounds persist in the environment, accumulate in human bodies and may cause harm even at extremely low concentrations. Most current knowledge about the…...

10+ hour, 59+ min ago (473+ words) One adorable baby boy may have a future throwing shade after he gave a white woman a shocked look for making a tone-deaf comment. The viral video proves that babies know more than we realize. The little fellow sat on the woman's lap at a recent celebration as she entertained a small group of toddlers using an animated voice. The video captured the moment when the little boy laughed uncontrollably in the cutest way until she said something unexpected. "Get out of here," she joked, as the boy beamed and giggled. "Get to the back of the bus!" Instantly, that sweet smile faded from his face as though the air had been sucked out of the room. Even though he was too young to talk or walk, many commenters believe he sensed the "negative vibe." "All of It!': Black Customer…...

12+ hour, 42+ min ago (1280+ words) In groundbreaking new research, scientists have delved into the intricate interplay between prenatal environmental toxins and maternal psychological health, uncovering how these factors coalesce to influence birth outcomes. Specifically, the study examines how prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), coupled with maternal anxiety and depression, impacts neonatal birth metrics across varying pre-pregnancy body mass [] In groundbreaking new research, scientists have delved into the intricate interplay between prenatal environmental toxins and maternal psychological health, uncovering how these factors coalesce to influence birth outcomes. Specifically, the study examines how prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), coupled with maternal anxiety and depression, impacts neonatal birth metrics across varying pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) categories. This nuanced focus sheds light on a complex web of risk factors that have, until now, remained largely siloed in research, offering profound insights with potentially far-reaching…...