Pregnancy
Persistent maternal thyroid imbalance may increase autism risk, researchers report
A mother’s persistent thyroid dysfunction while carrying her fetus may increase autism risk in children, according to research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
How a quiet Israeli nonprofit is giving hope to couples shattered by infertility - opinion
Blue-and-white innovation: World’s first saliva-based pregnancy test hits shelves
Placental errors may explain gestational diabetes risks, study finds
Israeli hospital performs world's first robotic closed abdominal surgery on pregnant patient
The unique laparoscopic surgery done at Rabin Medical Center allowed the patient to carry her baby to term naturally, with dozens of medical staff members involved in the operation.
A new product for pregnant women – multivitamin and Omega-3 in a single capsule
The unique capsule in Soft Gel texture is easy to swallow and convenient, especially for pregnant women who need dietary supplements.
Israel's Pulsenmore gains FDA approval for at-home ultrasound device
Pulsenmore’s FDA-approved home ultrasound device allows pregnant women to perform scans from home, revolutionizing pregnancy care in remote areas.
US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study
Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.
The future of human fertility? Scientists create human eggs using skin cells
The process, which would carry significant safety concerns, involves removing the nucleus from a woman's skin cell and inserting it into an egg, or oocyte.
Florence and The Machine singer Florence Welch reveals details of rushed 'life-saving' surgery
The British singer-songwriter revealed that hours after leaving the stage in Cornwall, UK, in 2023, she was rushed to hospital to receive “life-saving” emergency surgery.
WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism
The clarification followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had claimed such a connection existed at a press conference earlier that day.
Trump's autism breakthrough: What we know so far
"I think it's gonna be a very important announcement. I think it's gonna be one of the most important things that we will do," Trump said.
The womb speaks: How do the body and the fetus communicate with each other?
Pain in pregnancy is not just a symptom of the mother – it’s also a message from the fetus. Posture, breathing, and balance create a shared space that prepares them both for a safe birth.
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Genetic model from Rabin Medical Center cuts pregnancy terminations
Rather than using a rigid, one-size-fits-all global cutoff, the new model allows for a personalized “true risk threshold.”
