A study has revealed that pregnant women who have been vaccinated with mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots pass high levels of antibodies to their babies.

As a part of the study, 36 newborns were tested at birth and had antibodies against COVID-19 after their mothers were vaccinated by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna doses.&nbsp;

The antibody levels were measured in the umbilical cord blood of the women while they were pregnant.&nbsp;

This was done to differentiate if the presence was from past infection or vaccines.

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Ashley Roman, an obstetrician at NYU Langone Health System and co-author of the study, was quoted by the Bloomberg as saying, "We didn't anticipate that. We expected to see more variability."

We pushed this data out relatively early because it's a unique finding and it has important implications for care," Roman said. "Right now we're recommending all pregnant women receive the vaccine for maternal benefit."

With the study, more and more women could be encouraged to get vaccinated. As per data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from September 11, only 30 per cent of pregnant women ages 18 to 49 are vaccinated.&nbsp;

This comes despite growing evidence of prenatal vaccine safety.&nbsp;

Given the study's small sample size, the team is now looking at results from a larger group, as well as how long immunisation lasts for infants after birth. 
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A study has revealed that pregnant women who have been vaccinated with mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots pass high levels of antibodies to their babies.

A study has revealed that pregnant women who have been vaccinated with mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots pass high levels of antibodies to their babies. As a part of the study, 36 newborns were tested at birth and had antibodies against COVID-19 after their mothers were vaccinated by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna doses. The antibody levels were measured in the umbilical cord blood of the women while they were pregnant. This was done to differentiate if the presence was from past infection or vaccines. Also read | 'Seat is ours and will remain that way': France rubbishes reports about giving up UNSC seat to EU Ashley Roman, an obstetrician at NYU Langone Health System and co-author of the study, was quoted by the Bloomberg as saying, "We didn't anticipate that. We expected to see more variability." We pushed this data out relatively early because it's a unique finding and it has important implications for care," Roman said. "Right now we're recommending all pregnant women receive the vaccine for maternal benefit." With the study, more and more women could be encouraged to get vaccinated. As per data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from September 11, only 30 per cent of pregnant women ages 18 to 49 are vaccinated. This comes despite growing evidence of prenatal vaccine safety. Given the study's small sample size, the team is now looking at results from a larger group, as well as how long immunisation lasts for infants after birth.

Vaccinated pregnant women tend to pass antibodies to their babies, reveals study

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According to a study, sugars in breast milk can help prevent Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in human cells and tissues and in mice.&nbsp;

The study has argued that human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) –– short strings of sugar molecules abundant in breast milk–– might be able to replace antibiotics for treating infections in infants and adults.

GBS infections are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in infants.&nbsp;Antibiotics may treat and prevent GBS infections, but the bacterium is becoming increasingly resistant.

The researchers studied the effects of combined HMOs from several mothers on GBS infection of placental immune cells (called macrophages) and of the gestational membrane (the sac surrounding the foetus).

"We found that HMOs were able to completely inhibit bacterial growth in both the macrophages and the membranes so we very quickly turned to looking at a mouse model," said, Rebecca Moore, who is presenting the work at the meeting.

They examined whether HMOs could prevent a GBS infection from spreading through the reproductive tract of pregnant mice. "In five different parts of the reproductive tract, we saw significantly decreased GBS infection with HMO treatment," Moore added.

Moore is a graduate student in the labs of Steven Townsend, PhD, at Vanderbilt University and Jennifer Gaddy, PhD, at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.

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“We wanted to jump from these in vitro studies to see whether HMOs could prevent infections in cells and tissues from a pregnant woman, and in pregnant mice.”

According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2,000 babies in the US get GBS each year, and 4-6 per cent of them die from it. The bacteria are often transferred from mother to baby during labour and delivery.

An expectant mother, who tests positive for GBS is usually given intravenous antibiotics during labour to help prevent early-onset infections which occur during the first week of life. Interestingly, the incidence of late-onset infections (which happen from one week to three months after birth) is higher in formula-fed than breastfed infants, which suggests that factors in breast milk could help protect against GBS.

If so, the sugars could perhaps replace antibiotics, which in addition to killing beneficial bacteria, are becoming less effective because of the rise in antibiotic resistance, the researchers said.

The findings will be presented at the upcoming fall meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

(With inputs from agencies)

According to a study, sugars in breast milk can help prevent Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in human cells and tissues and in mice. The study has argued that human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) –– short strings of sugar molecules abundant in breast milk–– might be able to replace antibiotics for treating infections in infants and adults.

According to a study, sugars in breast milk can help prevent Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in human cells and tissues and in mice. The study has argued that human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) –– short strings of sugar molecules abundant in breast milk–– might be able to replace antibiotics for treating infections in infants and adults. GBS infections are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in infants. Antibiotics may treat and prevent GBS infections, but the bacterium is becoming increasingly resistant. The researchers studied the effects of combined HMOs from several mothers on GBS infection of placental immune cells (called macrophages) and of the gestational membrane (the sac surrounding the foetus). "We found that HMOs were able to completely inhibit bacterial growth in both the macrophages and the membranes so we very quickly turned to looking at a mouse model," said, Rebecca Moore, who is presenting the work at the meeting. They examined whether HMOs could prevent a GBS infection from spreading through the reproductive tract of pregnant mice. "In five different parts of the reproductive tract, we saw significantly decreased GBS infection with HMO treatment," Moore added. Moore is a graduate student in the labs of Steven Townsend, PhD, at Vanderbilt University and Jennifer Gaddy, PhD, at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre. Also read | No need to restrict breastfeeding before or after COVID-19 vaccination: Experts “We wanted to jump from these in vitro studies to see whether HMOs could prevent infections in cells and tissues from a pregnant woman, and in pregnant mice.” According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2,000 babies in the US get GBS each year, and 4-6 per cent of them die from it. The bacteria are often transferred from mother to baby during labour and delivery. An expectant mother, who tests positive for GBS is usually given intravenous antibiotics during labour to help prevent early-onset infections which occur during the first week of life. Interestingly, the incidence of late-onset infections (which happen from one week to three months after birth) is higher in formula-fed than breastfed infants, which suggests that factors in breast milk could help protect against GBS. If so, the sugars could perhaps replace antibiotics, which in addition to killing beneficial bacteria, are becoming less effective because of the rise in antibiotic resistance, the researchers said. The findings will be presented at the upcoming fall meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). (With inputs from agencies)

Sugars in breast milk may help prevent infections in newborns: Study

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced it has found new evidence which strongly recommends that pregnant people should get vaccinated against coronavirus as soon as possible.

"CDC recommends that pregnant people should be vaccinated against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>, based on new evidence about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future,"&nbsp;CDC said in new guidance.

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New research has proved that pregnant people can receive mRNA <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines</a> without any increased risk to themselves or their babies.

CDC scientists have concluded that if pregnant people get vaccinated within 20 weeks of pregnancy, there will be no extra risk of miscarriage, contrary to a prior belief.

"In a new analysis of current data from the v-safe pregnancy registry, scientists did not find an increased risk for miscarriage among people who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine before 20 weeks of pregnancy. This adds to the growing evidence of the safety of these vaccines,"&nbsp;CDC added.

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As of now, pregnant people are asked to get vaccinated if they are eligible. However, the public had major doubts about their safety, as well as their baby’s safety and wellbeing. This new guidance, however, has backed the claim with new and more promising data that provides more safety assurances.

This new assurance has also come as several recent studies and observations have proved that pregnant people are more likely to be hospitalised due to Coivd and face more chances of getting admitted to Intensive Care units (ICU).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced it has found new evidence which strongly recommends that pregnant people should get vaccinated against coronavirus as soon as possible.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced it has found new evidence which strongly recommends that pregnant people should get vaccinated against coronavirus as soon as possible. "CDC recommends that pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19, based on new evidence about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future," CDC said in new guidance. Also read | Covid, pregnancy, breastfeeding and vaccines: Let's help in breaking myths for new mothers New research has proved that pregnant people can receive mRNA vaccines without any increased risk to themselves or their babies. CDC scientists have concluded that if pregnant people get vaccinated within 20 weeks of pregnancy, there will be no extra risk of miscarriage, contrary to a prior belief. "In a new analysis of current data from the v-safe pregnancy registry, scientists did not find an increased risk for miscarriage among people who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine before 20 weeks of pregnancy. This adds to the growing evidence of the safety of these vaccines," CDC added. Also read | COVID-19: All you need to know about Delta Plus variant As of now, pregnant people are asked to get vaccinated if they are eligible. However, the public had major doubts about their safety, as well as their baby’s safety and wellbeing. This new guidance, however, has backed the claim with new and more promising data that provides more safety assurances. This new assurance has also come as several recent studies and observations have proved that pregnant people are more likely to be hospitalised due to Coivd and face more chances of getting admitted to Intensive Care units (ICU).

Pregnant people should get vaccinated soon to protect their babies: CDC

In a bid to make the US immigration system more "humane," the Biden administration announced on Friday, July 9, that it barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from detaining pregnant or nursing women, absent "exceptional circumstances."

Tae Johnson, the interim head of ICE, was quoted by CBS News saying, "Given the unique needs of this population, we will not detain individuals known to be pregnant, postpartum or nursing unless release is prohibited by law or exceptional circumstances exist. This reflects our commitment to treat all individuals with respect and dignity while still enforcing our nation's laws".

Johnson had earlier issued a directive to his deportation agents establishing the new restrictions. These are a part of the broader Biden administration effort to reverse sweeping Trump-era deportation policies.

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Johnson has also instructed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants with certain criminal convictions, recent border-crossers and foreigners who pose a national security threat.&nbsp;

Arrests of immigrants who fall outside these categories will now require supervisory approval.&nbsp;

This month's directive also requires detention officers to release pregnant or nursing women, unless any of the limited exceptions apply.&nbsp;

As per Johnson, if ICE decides to detain pregnant or nursing immigrants, they must should then be given adequate mental health and medical services.

In a bid to make the US immigration system more "humane," the Biden administration announced on Friday, July 9, that it barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from detaining pregnant or nursing women, absent "exceptional circumstances.

In a bid to make the US immigration system more "humane," the Biden administration announced on Friday, July 9, that it barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from detaining pregnant or nursing women, absent "exceptional circumstances." Tae Johnson, the interim head of ICE, was quoted by CBS News saying, "Given the unique needs of this population, we will not detain individuals known to be pregnant, postpartum or nursing unless release is prohibited by law or exceptional circumstances exist. This reflects our commitment to treat all individuals with respect and dignity while still enforcing our nation's laws". Johnson had earlier issued a directive to his deportation agents establishing the new restrictions. These are a part of the broader Biden administration effort to reverse sweeping Trump-era deportation policies. Also read | 'I do not trust the Taliban': Biden declares August 31 as final date to end US military mission in Afghanistan Johnson has also instructed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants with certain criminal convictions, recent border-crossers and foreigners who pose a national security threat. Arrests of immigrants who fall outside these categories will now require supervisory approval. This month's directive also requires detention officers to release pregnant or nursing women, unless any of the limited exceptions apply. As per Johnson, if ICE decides to detain pregnant or nursing immigrants, they must should then be given adequate mental health and medical services.

Biden administration bars ICE from detaining pregnant or nursing women

Pregnant women have been hesitant about getting <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccinated</a> against the deadly <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;as medical experts were not sure if it would be safe for pregnant women to be administered with a jab.

However, now UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that pregnant women can be administered with a jab of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

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This has been reported after experts studied real-world data that showed that more than 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against the virus in the US.

The new guidance now states that all women who are trying to conceive, recently had a baby or are breastfeeding can be vaccinated, but depending on their age group and their medical history.

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However, experts are still stressing that women consult their doctors before getting administered with the jab.

Although there is no medical drawback of the jab on pregnant women, as of now, health experts are urging pregnant women to be frank and truthful to the doctors about their medical history before getting the jab.

Pregnant women have been hesitant about getting vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus as medical experts were not sure if it would be safe for pregnant women to be administered with a jab.

Pregnant women have been hesitant about getting vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus as medical experts were not sure if it would be safe for pregnant women to be administered with a jab. However, now UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that pregnant women can be administered with a jab of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Also read | 'Please delay pregnancies', Brazil urges local women amid coronavirus surge This has been reported after experts studied real-world data that showed that more than 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against the virus in the US. The new guidance now states that all women who are trying to conceive, recently had a baby or are breastfeeding can be vaccinated, but depending on their age group and their medical history. Also read | 'Covid does not infect brain but still inflicts damage' However, experts are still stressing that women consult their doctors before getting administered with the jab. Although there is no medical drawback of the jab on pregnant women, as of now, health experts are urging pregnant women to be frank and truthful to the doctors about their medical history before getting the jab.

Pregnant women can be given Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines: UK advisory group

In a new worldwide study of 2,100 pregnant women, those who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were 20 times more likely to die than those who did not contract the virus.

The findings of the study were published in the journal 'JAMA Pediatrics'. The study was led by UW Medicine and University of Oxford doctors.

The investigation involved more than 100 researchers and pregnant women from 43 maternity hospitals in 18 low, middle&nbsp;and high-income nations; 220 of the women received care in the United States, 40 at UW Medicine. The research was conducted between April and August of 2020.

The study is unique because each woman affected by COVID-19 was compared with two uninfected pregnant women who gave birth during the same span in the same hospital.

Aside from an increased risk of death, women and their newborns were also more likely to experience preterm birth, preeclampsia and admission to the ICU and/or intubation.

Of the mothers who tested positive for the disease, 11.5 per cent of their babies also tested positive, the study found. Although other studies have looked at COVID-19`s effects on pregnant women, this is among the first study to have a concurrent control group with which to compare outcomes, said Dr. Michael Gravett, one of the study`s lead authors.

"The No. 1 takeaway from the research is that pregnant women are no more likely to get COVID-19, but if they get it, they are more likely to become very ill and more likely to require ICU care, ventilation, or experience preterm birth and preeclampsia," he said.

Gravett is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Co-investigator Dr. Lavone Simmons is a UW acting assistant professor of OB-GYN.

One caveat, Gravett noted, was that women whose COVID-19 was asymptomatic or mild were not found to be at increased risk for ICU care, preterm birth or preeclampsia. About 40 per cent of the women in this study were asymptomatic. Pregnant women who were obese or had hypertension or diabetes were at the greatest risk for severe disease, the findings showed.

Babies of the women infected with COVID-19 were more likely to be born preterm; but their infections were usually mild, the study found. Breastfeeding seemed not to be related to transmitting the disease. Delivery by Caesarean section, however, might be associated with an increased risk of having an infected newborn, the study found.

Gravett suggested that these and parallel research findings compelled US&nbsp;states'&nbsp;decisions to open vaccine eligibility to pregnant women - who were initially considered a population at low risk for severe COVID-19.

"I would highly recommend that all pregnant women receive the COVID-19 vaccines," based on this research, he said. The study demonstrates the importance of collecting large-scale, multinational data quickly during a health crisis, Gravett said.

Researchers were able to complete the investigation and report findings in only nine months, using infrastructure already in place from the INTERGROWTH-21st Project, which emerged in 2012 to study fetal growth and neonatal outcomes.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new worldwide study of 2,100 pregnant women, those who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were 20 times more likely to die than those who did not contract the virus.

In a new worldwide study of 2,100 pregnant women, those who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were 20 times more likely to die than those who did not contract the virus. The findings of the study were published in the journal 'JAMA Pediatrics'. The study was led by UW Medicine and University of Oxford doctors. The investigation involved more than 100 researchers and pregnant women from 43 maternity hospitals in 18 low, middle and high-income nations; 220 of the women received care in the United States, 40 at UW Medicine. The research was conducted between April and August of 2020. The study is unique because each woman affected by COVID-19 was compared with two uninfected pregnant women who gave birth during the same span in the same hospital. Aside from an increased risk of death, women and their newborns were also more likely to experience preterm birth, preeclampsia and admission to the ICU and/or intubation. Of the mothers who tested positive for the disease, 11.5 per cent of their babies also tested positive, the study found. Although other studies have looked at COVID-19`s effects on pregnant women, this is among the first study to have a concurrent control group with which to compare outcomes, said Dr. Michael Gravett, one of the study`s lead authors. "The No. 1 takeaway from the research is that pregnant women are no more likely to get COVID-19, but if they get it, they are more likely to become very ill and more likely to require ICU care, ventilation, or experience preterm birth and preeclampsia," he said. Gravett is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Co-investigator Dr. Lavone Simmons is a UW acting assistant professor of OB-GYN. One caveat, Gravett noted, was that women whose COVID-19 was asymptomatic or mild were not found to be at increased risk for ICU care, preterm birth or preeclampsia. About 40 per cent of the women in this study were asymptomatic. Pregnant women who were obese or had hypertension or diabetes were at the greatest risk for severe disease, the findings showed. Babies of the women infected with COVID-19 were more likely to be born preterm; but their infections were usually mild, the study found. Breastfeeding seemed not to be related to transmitting the disease. Delivery by Caesarean section, however, might be associated with an increased risk of having an infected newborn, the study found. Gravett suggested that these and parallel research findings compelled US states' decisions to open vaccine eligibility to pregnant women - who were initially considered a population at low risk for severe COVID-19. "I would highly recommend that all pregnant women receive the COVID-19 vaccines," based on this research, he said. The study demonstrates the importance of collecting large-scale, multinational data quickly during a health crisis, Gravett said. Researchers were able to complete the investigation and report findings in only nine months, using infrastructure already in place from the INTERGROWTH-21st Project, which emerged in 2012 to study fetal growth and neonatal outcomes. (With inputs from agencies)

Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate: Study

In a bid to assure more financial support for mothers, the government of Utah has now made it compulsory for the fathers to pay half the cost of a mother’s medical care, related to the pregnancy and delivery of the baby.

As per Utah's Shared Medical Costs, biological fathers will now have to pay half of the mother’s insurance premiums during the time of her pregnancy. This will also include all other medical fees, and the cost incurred during the delivery of the baby.

A study in the Health Affairs journal&nbsp;observed medical costs of expecting mothers from 2008 to 2015 and revealed that women with health insurance bear cost of nearly $4,500 out of their own pocket during the period of pregnancy.

The figure doubles up for the women who cannot afford to have health insurance and the cost is closer to $10,000.

As of now, fathers are able to delay paying any amount till paternity is proven in the eye of the law. In addition to this, fathers are allowed to not divide the cost if the mother is not seeking assistance.

One exception is also that fathers will not have to divide the cost of an abortion if the decision is taken without mutual consent — cases of rape and the mother’s life in danger remain to be an exception.

In a bid to assure more financial support for mothers, the government of Utah has now made it compulsory for the fathers to pay half the cost of a mother’s medical care, related to the pregnancy and delivery of the baby.

In a bid to assure more financial support for mothers, the government of Utah has now made it compulsory for the fathers to pay half the cost of a mother’s medical care, related to the pregnancy and delivery of the baby. As per Utah's Shared Medical Costs, biological fathers will now have to pay half of the mother’s insurance premiums during the time of her pregnancy. This will also include all other medical fees, and the cost incurred during the delivery of the baby. A study in the Health Affairs journal observed medical costs of expecting mothers from 2008 to 2015 and revealed that women with health insurance bear cost of nearly $4,500 out of their own pocket during the period of pregnancy. The figure doubles up for the women who cannot afford to have health insurance and the cost is closer to $10,000. As of now, fathers are able to delay paying any amount till paternity is proven in the eye of the law. In addition to this, fathers are allowed to not divide the cost if the mother is not seeking assistance. One exception is also that fathers will not have to divide the cost of an abortion if the decision is taken without mutual consent — cases of rape and the mother’s life in danger remain to be an exception.

Utah: Fathers to split pregnancy cost with expecting mothers

If you are a fan of telenovelas, you would have definitely seen the popular 'Jane the Virgin' and laughed at the unique storyline. However, what if we tell you a woman has, in reality, faced a similar situation?

A woman has revealed that she managed to get pregnant and deliver a baby girl even though she was still a virgin and had never had penetrative sex.

Nicole Moore was 20 years old when she started getting heartburn and a few other symptoms in her office. "One day at work I started getting terrible heartburn and sore breasts. My boss at the time, who was a close friend and knew about my situation, said she thought I could be pregnant," she said.

However, Moore quickly dismissed the idea as she never have had penetrative sex. "I laughed and said there was no way, as I was still a virgin and never had penetrative sex," she said. "But she said it was possible if there had been any fluids near my vagina, despite not actually having intercourse."

A quick pregnancy test during her lunch break revealed that she was pregnant.

When Moore approached doctors about her condition, they also found it hard to believe and dismissed the idea of her getting pregnant without having indulged in sexual intercourse. "I tried explaining to her that I still hadn't had sex and she said to me, 'Don't be ridiculous, of course you have'," Moore recalled.

However, four months into her pregnancy, doctors diagnosed her with vaginismus. "I still suffer with vaginismus but I now know how to deal with it and it definitely isn't as bad," she said.

Moore calls her daughter to be a 'little miracle'. "Tilly is definitely my little miracle. We've got the best life together and having her was the best thing I've ever done."

If you are a fan of telenovelas, you would have definitely seen the popular 'Jane the Virgin' and laughed at the unique storyline. However, what if we tell you a woman has, in reality, faced a similar situation?

If you are a fan of telenovelas, you would have definitely seen the popular 'Jane the Virgin' and laughed at the unique storyline. However, what if we tell you a woman has, in reality, faced a similar situation? A woman has revealed that she managed to get pregnant and deliver a baby girl even though she was still a virgin and had never had penetrative sex. Nicole Moore was 20 years old when she started getting heartburn and a few other symptoms in her office. "One day at work I started getting terrible heartburn and sore breasts. My boss at the time, who was a close friend and knew about my situation, said she thought I could be pregnant," she said. However, Moore quickly dismissed the idea as she never have had penetrative sex. "I laughed and said there was no way, as I was still a virgin and never had penetrative sex," she said. "But she said it was possible if there had been any fluids near my vagina, despite not actually having intercourse." A quick pregnancy test during her lunch break revealed that she was pregnant. When Moore approached doctors about her condition, they also found it hard to believe and dismissed the idea of her getting pregnant without having indulged in sexual intercourse. "I tried explaining to her that I still hadn't had sex and she said to me, 'Don't be ridiculous, of course you have'," Moore recalled. However, four months into her pregnancy, doctors diagnosed her with vaginismus. "I still suffer with vaginismus but I now know how to deal with it and it definitely isn't as bad," she said. Moore calls her daughter to be a 'little miracle'. "Tilly is definitely my little miracle. We've got the best life together and having her was the best thing I've ever done."

'Miracle baby': Woman becomes pregnant, despite being virgin

A 35-year old Indian woman, who was five months pregnant, was found murdered in her apartment and her husband was found dead in an apparent suicide in the Hudson River near here, authorities said.

Garima Kothari was found unresponsive with trauma to her upper body on April 26 by Jersey City police officers, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.

Following an autopsy by the Regional Medical Examiner, Kothari's death was ruled homicide. She suffered multiple injuries in her upper body. Additionally, the Medical Examiner determined that Kothari was approximately five months pregnant.

Ms Kothari's husband Man Mohan Mall, 37, was found dead in the Hudson River in Jersey City.

The Jersey City Police Department was responding to a report of the possible suicide attempt in the Hudson River. They found an unresponsive Mall in the river near Montgomery Street and Exchange Place in Jersey City.

Mr Mall was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of Mr Mall's death is still pending with the Regional Medical Examiner.

The Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit is investigating the case with assistance from the Jersey City Police Department.

While it seems that the deaths are the result of a murder-suicide, the final determination is pending till the complete findings of the Regional Medical Examiner's Office.

Authorities have sought information on the murder-suicide. According to a report in the Daily Voice, Ms Kothari was a talented chef and Mr Mall was an alumnus of the India Institute of Technology (IIT), who had come to the US to pursue his master's degree at the Columbia University.

The couple owned an Indian restaurant 'Nukkad', a few blocks from their Jersey City high-rise apartment.

"They were a nice couple," said an employee of Nukkad, according to the report.

A family member described Mall as a "very intelligent and caring person" and Kothari as a "talented chef" who was extremely friendly and dedicated to her profession, the report said.

A 35-year old Indian woman, who was five months pregnant, was found murdered in her apartment and her husband was found dead in an apparent suicide in the Hudson River near here, authorities said.

A 35-year old Indian woman, who was five months pregnant, was found murdered in her apartment and her husband was found dead in an apparent suicide in the Hudson River near here, authorities said. Garima Kothari was found unresponsive with trauma to her upper body on April 26 by Jersey City police officers, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. Following an autopsy by the Regional Medical Examiner, Kothari's death was ruled homicide. She suffered multiple injuries in her upper body. Additionally, the Medical Examiner determined that Kothari was approximately five months pregnant. Ms Kothari's husband Man Mohan Mall, 37, was found dead in the Hudson River in Jersey City. The Jersey City Police Department was responding to a report of the possible suicide attempt in the Hudson River. They found an unresponsive Mall in the river near Montgomery Street and Exchange Place in Jersey City. Mr Mall was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of Mr Mall's death is still pending with the Regional Medical Examiner. The Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit is investigating the case with assistance from the Jersey City Police Department. While it seems that the deaths are the result of a murder-suicide, the final determination is pending till the complete findings of the Regional Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities have sought information on the murder-suicide. According to a report in the Daily Voice, Ms Kothari was a talented chef and Mr Mall was an alumnus of the India Institute of Technology (IIT), who had come to the US to pursue his master's degree at the Columbia University. The couple owned an Indian restaurant 'Nukkad', a few blocks from their Jersey City high-rise apartment. "They were a nice couple," said an employee of Nukkad, according to the report. A family member described Mall as a "very intelligent and caring person" and Kothari as a "talented chef" who was extremely friendly and dedicated to her profession, the report said.

Pregnant MasterChef India star Garima Kothari murdered in US

The remains of a teenage mother who was pregnant with another child on the way were discovered at a home in southwest Chicago, officials confirmed on Wednesday, and her unborn child was ripped from her womb.&nbsp;

Chicago police say several people have been taken into custody following the discovery Wednesday of the remains of a missing pregnant teen&nbsp;mother at a home on the southwest side of the city.

Her body was discovered with her unborn child reportedly ripped from her womb.

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She was purportedly lured to a home under the pretence that she was picking up clothes for her unborn child, a local CBS station reported.

She had been strangled and left in a trash can.

The baby was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

The remains of a teenage mother who was pregnant with another child on the way were discovered at a home in southwest Chicago, officials confirmed on Wednesday, and her unborn child was ripped from her womb.

The remains of a teenage mother who was pregnant with another child on the way were discovered at a home in southwest Chicago, officials confirmed on Wednesday, and her unborn child was ripped from her womb. Chicago police say several people have been taken into custody following the discovery Wednesday of the remains of a missing pregnant teen mother at a home on the southwest side of the city. Her body was discovered with her unborn child reportedly ripped from her womb. × She was purportedly lured to a home under the pretence that she was picking up clothes for her unborn child, a local CBS station reported. She had been strangled and left in a trash can. The baby was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Brutal murder shocks Chicago, teen mom's baby cut from womb

A video clip of the pregnant Pakistani singer, who was shot dead during a festive ceremony in Sindh province, has surfaced, two days after the murder had taken place.

Twenty-four-year-old Samina Samoon, also known as Samina Sindhu, was in Kanga village for an event where she was singing for her audience.

As the event progressed, a man, identified as Tarique Ahmed Jatoi, asked her to stand while singing.

The singer reportedly refused to comply to his demand apparently because she was pregnant.

The denial did not go down well with Jatoi, who was allegedly inebriated and shot her dead.

However, in the video, the victim, later on, could be seen complying with the request and entertaining the attendees with her singing, as they tossed money at her.

But, just moments after she stood up, the singer was shot dead.

The video clip, which appeared on Larkano News, was shared on Twitter by one Islamabad-based human rights activist, Kapil Dev.

The 24-year-old singer was later taken to hospital where she was declared brought dead.

Her husband has demanded that the First Information Report (FIR) should charge the accused of double murder for killing his wife and unborn child.

The accused has been arrested, and an investigation has been launched in this regard.&nbsp;

Samina Sindhu had reportedly refused to stand because she was pregnant

A video clip of the pregnant Pakistani singer, who was shot dead during a festive ceremony in Sindh province, has surfaced, two days after the murder had taken place. Twenty-four-year-old Samina Samoon, also known as Samina Sindhu, was in Kanga village for an event where she was singing for her audience. As the event progressed, a man, identified as Tarique Ahmed Jatoi, asked her to stand while singing. The singer reportedly refused to comply to his demand apparently because she was pregnant. The denial did not go down well with Jatoi, who was allegedly inebriated and shot her dead. However, in the video, the victim, later on, could be seen complying with the request and entertaining the attendees with her singing, as they tossed money at her. But, just moments after she stood up, the singer was shot dead. The video clip, which appeared on Larkano News, was shared on Twitter by one Islamabad-based human rights activist, Kapil Dev. The 24-year-old singer was later taken to hospital where she was declared brought dead. Her husband has demanded that the First Information Report (FIR) should charge the accused of double murder for killing his wife and unborn child. The accused has been arrested, and an investigation has been launched in this regard.

Video surfaces of Pakistani singer shot dead for refusing to stand

Protests took over Thiruverumbur city of Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu after a pregnant woman died by falling off a two-wheeler which was allegedly kicked by a policeman.&nbsp;

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According to reports, the policeman tried to stop the vehicle during routine checking. The deceased woman&#39;s husband has also been injured. The Police Superintendent here reported that the inspector has already been arrested.&nbsp;

The deceased was travelling with her husband on Wednesday evening. The couple was near the BHEL headquarters and was asked by a police team to stop.

A cop chased them on another bike when the couple did not stop. The inspector then kicked their vehicle which wobbled and lost balance.

The pregnant woman is reported to have died on the spot. The couple was taken to the nearest government hospital where the woman was confirmed dead.&nbsp;

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The deceased was travelling with her husband on Wednesday evening

Protests took over Thiruverumbur city of Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu after a pregnant woman died by falling off a two-wheeler which was allegedly kicked by a policeman. Tamil Nadu: People gather in protest in Thiruverumbur after a pregnant woman died by falling off two-wheeler after it was allegedly kicked by a police inspector in an attempt to stop it during routine checking, husband injured;Police Superintendent says inspector arrested (07.03) pic.twitter.com/Y79fPHG3lZ — ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2018 × According to reports, the policeman tried to stop the vehicle during routine checking. The deceased woman's husband has also been injured. The Police Superintendent here reported that the inspector has already been arrested. The deceased was travelling with her husband on Wednesday evening. The couple was near the BHEL headquarters and was asked by a police team to stop. A cop chased them on another bike when the couple did not stop. The inspector then kicked their vehicle which wobbled and lost balance. The pregnant woman is reported to have died on the spot. The couple was taken to the nearest government hospital where the woman was confirmed dead. (With inputs from ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Pregnant woman kicked by cop falls off two-wheeler, dies

Chrissy Teigen wants her Twitter followers to help her name her unborn baby.

The 32-year-old model who already has 21-month-old Luna with husband John Legend - has been tasked with naming her second child, and has said she&#39;s struggling so much with choosing a moniker that she wants to hand the power over to her loyal fans on social media.

She said: &quot;Names are tough. What I learned was never share your ideas. If you have a name idea, somebody is going to be like &#39;No, I knew a person by that name in high school and they were gross.&#39; That always happens.

&quot;John picked Luna so I decided I get to pick this one. I don&#39;t know what to do. Take it to Twitter.&quot;

The &quot;Lip Sync Battle&quot;&nbsp;star might run into difficulties asking the public though, as she&#39;s already promised her husband that she won&#39;t reveal the sex of their child, who was conceived via IVF.

Speaking to E! News, she said: &quot;We knew when we put it in but John was like, &#39;Make sure you don&#39;t say it. Let&#39;s have one thing for us&#39; and of course, I&#39;m probably going to end up saying it but I&#39;m just going to do this favour to him for as long as I can.&quot;

It comes after Chrissy recently complained to her Twitter followers that her child would end up with no name, as the happy couple are unable to settle on a suitable moniker.

Captioning a picture of a number of unisex baby names, she wrote on Twitter: &quot;Jesus Christ my baby will have no name (sic)&quot;

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Meanwhile, a source previously revealed Chrissy and 39-year-old John - who married in 2013 - are &quot;so excited&quot; that their daughter Luna is going to be a big sister.

They said: &quot;They have been planning for this for a long time. Chrissy is really excited to finally share the news. They are so excited to make Luna a big sister. They think Luna will do a great job with the baby and they&#39;re really happy to be expanding their family.&quot;

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Chrissy and singer John Legend are expecting their second child after their first-born Luna

Chrissy Teigen wants her Twitter followers to help her name her unborn baby. The 32-year-old model who already has 21-month-old Luna with husband John Legend - has been tasked with naming her second child, and has said she's struggling so much with choosing a moniker that she wants to hand the power over to her loyal fans on social media. She said: "Names are tough. What I learned was never share your ideas. If you have a name idea, somebody is going to be like 'No, I knew a person by that name in high school and they were gross.' That always happens. "John picked Luna so I decided I get to pick this one. I don't know what to do. Take it to Twitter." The "Lip Sync Battle" star might run into difficulties asking the public though, as she's already promised her husband that she won't reveal the sex of their child, who was conceived via IVF. Speaking to E! News, she said: "We knew when we put it in but John was like, 'Make sure you don't say it. Let's have one thing for us' and of course, I'm probably going to end up saying it but I'm just going to do this favour to him for as long as I can." It comes after Chrissy recently complained to her Twitter followers that her child would end up with no name, as the happy couple are unable to settle on a suitable moniker. Captioning a picture of a number of unisex baby names, she wrote on Twitter: "Jesus Christ my baby will have no name (sic)" Jesus Christ my baby will have no name pic.twitter.com/3YChPgCMgp — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 30, 2017 × Meanwhile, a source previously revealed Chrissy and 39-year-old John - who married in 2013 - are "so excited" that their daughter Luna is going to be a big sister. They said: "They have been planning for this for a long time. Chrissy is really excited to finally share the news. They are so excited to make Luna a big sister. They think Luna will do a great job with the baby and they're really happy to be expanding their family." Credit: BANG Showbiz

Chrissy Teigen wants Twitter's help in naming baby

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday she was pregnant with her first child, prompting an outpouring of support from women&#39;s rights groups and labour activists as she declared &quot;I&#39;ll be a prime minister and a mum&quot;.

Ardern said she planned to work until the end of her pregnancy in June and then take six-weeks leave, during which time Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters would run the country.

Speaking to reporters outside her Auckland home, Ardern said her partner Clarke Gayford would care for the &quot;surprise&quot; addition full-time and that the whole family would travel together when necessary.

&quot;I am not the first woman to work and have a baby. I know these are special circumstances but there are many women who have done it well before I have,&quot; she said.

The popular 37-year-old politician&#39;s pregnancy is one of the very few examples of an elected leader holding office while pregnant and the first in New Zealand&#39;s history. Pakistan&#39;s Benazir Bhutto gave birth while she was prime minister in 1990.

Ardern, who came to power through a coalition deal after a closely fought election last year, has experienced a meteoric rise to power as New Zealand&#39;s youngest prime minister in more than a century, and its third female leader.

Ardern&#39;s rise to power has generated intense interest in her personal life and drew comparisons with other youthful leaders such as France&#39;s Emmanuel Macron and Canada&#39;s Justin Trudeau.

Ardern was quick to assure the public that she would only take six weeks off, during which time she would still be contactable, so that the country would run as usual.

The short period contrasts with her party&#39;s parental leave policies, with the Labour-led coalition expanding paid parental leave from 18 to 22 weeks in one of its first legislative changes. That is set to rise again to 26 weeks in 2020.

Ardern acknowledged that she was &quot;lucky&quot; that her partner, a well-known television fishing show presenter, could take time off to travel with her while he cared for the baby full-time.

She had no plans to stop work until June and would fly to London in April to attend a Commonwealth leader&#39;s meeting.

Advocacy groups and politicians from across the political spectrum were quick to offer support.

&quot;It&#39;s really inspiring...having our prime minister lead by example is a great sign of how far we&#39;ve come in women&#39;s industrial rights in New Zealand,&quot; said Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff in an emailed statement to Reuters.

New Zealand has long held a progressive reputation, having been the first country to give women the right to vote in 1893.

&quot;It&#39;s amazing timing...125 years later we have a prime minister who&#39;s going to give birth in office,&quot; said Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter.

Ardern revealed on Friday that she had unexpectedly found out she was pregnant on Oct. 13, just six days before she was propelled into the country&#39;s top job when New Zealand First Party leader Peters announced he was siding with Labour in post-election negotiations.

When asked by a reporter how she had managed putting together a government while suffering from morning sickness, she replied, &quot;it&#39;s just what ladies do&quot;.

Ardern said she planned to work until the end of her pregnancy in June and then take six-weeks leave, during which time Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters would run the country

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday she was pregnant with her first child, prompting an outpouring of support from women's rights groups and labour activists as she declared "I'll be a prime minister and a mum". Ardern said she planned to work until the end of her pregnancy in June and then take six-weeks leave, during which time Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters would run the country. Speaking to reporters outside her Auckland home, Ardern said her partner Clarke Gayford would care for the "surprise" addition full-time and that the whole family would travel together when necessary. "I am not the first woman to work and have a baby. I know these are special circumstances but there are many women who have done it well before I have," she said. The popular 37-year-old politician's pregnancy is one of the very few examples of an elected leader holding office while pregnant and the first in New Zealand's history. Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto gave birth while she was prime minister in 1990. Ardern, who came to power through a coalition deal after a closely fought election last year, has experienced a meteoric rise to power as New Zealand's youngest prime minister in more than a century, and its third female leader. Ardern's rise to power has generated intense interest in her personal life and drew comparisons with other youthful leaders such as France's Emmanuel Macron and Canada's Justin Trudeau. Ardern was quick to assure the public that she would only take six weeks off, during which time she would still be contactable, so that the country would run as usual. The short period contrasts with her party's parental leave policies, with the Labour-led coalition expanding paid parental leave from 18 to 22 weeks in one of its first legislative changes. That is set to rise again to 26 weeks in 2020. Ardern acknowledged that she was "lucky" that her partner, a well-known television fishing show presenter, could take time off to travel with her while he cared for the baby full-time. She had no plans to stop work until June and would fly to London in April to attend a Commonwealth leader's meeting. Advocacy groups and politicians from across the political spectrum were quick to offer support. "It's really inspiring...having our prime minister lead by example is a great sign of how far we've come in women's industrial rights in New Zealand," said Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff in an emailed statement to Reuters. New Zealand has long held a progressive reputation, having been the first country to give women the right to vote in 1893. "It's amazing timing...125 years later we have a prime minister who's going to give birth in office," said Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter. Ardern revealed on Friday that she had unexpectedly found out she was pregnant on Oct. 13, just six days before she was propelled into the country's top job when New Zealand First Party leader Peters announced he was siding with Labour in post-election negotiations. When asked by a reporter how she had managed putting together a government while suffering from morning sickness, she replied, "it's just what ladies do".

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