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Mother’s Day 2025: Public figures who embraced motherhood through IVF
From Farah Khan to TV stars Mahhi Vij and Debina Bonnerjee, and business tycoon Isha Ambani—this Mother's Day, here's a look at four public figures who opted for IVF to embrace motherhood
17 April,2025 10:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
US President Donald Trump signs executive order to expand access to IVF
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary praised the President's signing of the executive order aimed at making IVF more accessible, and said that the order directs policy recommendations to reduce out-of-pocket costs and improve health plan coverage for those seeking fertility treatments
19 February,2025 07:45 AM IST | Washington | ANI
What does BMC's move to make IVF treatment affordable mean for Mumbaikars?
Having a child shouldn’t have to depend on whether one can afford expensive in vitro fertilisation. Soon it won’t, with BMC hospitals set to roll out subsidised or free treatments for all. But is the city’s health infra ready for it?
09 February,2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Scientists produce first kangaroo embryos through IVF
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is being explored around the world for conserving endangered species
07 February,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Exposure to air pollution may affect success of IVF cycles: Study
The study showed that exposure to outdoor air pollution can negatively impact human embryo development in IVF cycles
20 January,2025 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Here's what Isha Ambani said about her mother Nita Ambani in heartfelt speech
Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani handles an empire of retail under Reliance with investments in platforms such as Tira, Hamleys, Ajio, and others
21 October,2024 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Stressful work-life, late working hours, sedentary lifestyle impacts fertility
More men and women need to improve fertility by managing work-related stress, eating healthily despite irregular schedules and late shifts, and doing at least 30 minutes of daily exercise to get rid of sedentary habits
17 September,2024 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Can IVF safeguard your future child from genetic disorders? Experts say yes
Diseases such as hemoglobinopathies, thalassemia and certain types of muscular dystrophies can now be effectively eradicated through meticulous genetic screening. However, an ethical dilemma of ‘designer babies’ lurks on the horizon. Experts dissect
12 August,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
World IVF Day: How does IVF help men in overcoming infertility?
Medical experts will outline the fertility challenges faced by men, and how IVF can overcome them
25 July,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Mumbai doctors revive premature baby born at 25 weeks
In a rare case, Mumbai-based doctors were able to revive a premature baby born at 25 weeks, weighing 800 grams
22 July,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent