Pregnancy
Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports
The rate of abortion applications decreased in 2024, and 99.8% of applications were approved in line with Israeli eligibility restrictions, reflecting high fertility rates among Israeli women.
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
Groundbreaking in utero surgery performed for first time by Israeli doctors in Petah Tikva
You can start shaping your child’s healthy eating habits as early as pregnancy
Health Ministry pushes surrogacy bill for bereaved families who lost fourth child during war
The decision follows the devastating losses of many families during the Israel-Hamas war, where children were tragically killed in Hamas’s brutal terror attack and the ensuing war in Gaza and Lebanon
False contractions: What does it mean and how to handle them?
Braxton Hicks contractions usually begin to appear from the second trimester of pregnancy. Unlike real contractions, false contractions do not lead to the opening of the cervix. A guide.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot reveals she nearly died from blood clot during pregnancy
Gadot said that after suffering debilitating headaches for weeks, she underwent an MRI and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
Disastrous week in maternity wards: Three mothers die within 24 hours
In addition to the three mothers, two additional tragedies involving newborns occurred earlier in the week.
New study links air pollution to increased autism risk
Researchers find that exposure to nitric oxide during pregnancy can disrupt fetal brain development.
Transforming the birth market: Fem tech company continues to grow
Just two years since its launch, Tzirim dominates the birth market in Israel, supporting over 30% of expecting mothers with pain relief through its exclusive Elle Tens device.
Invisible dangers: Prof. Tamar Wainstock’s groundbreaking research at Ben- Gurion University
Prof. Wainstock’s research reveals how air pollution, stress, and environmental toxins heighten pregnancy risks and harm male fertility, calling for urgent environmental action.
Transforming stillbirth care: Four steps hospitals must take for grieving mothers - opinion
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month, medical centers must implement these best practices to better care for mothers who experience a stillbirth.
Pregnancy calculator: Everything you need to know about your due date and pregnancy week
Expecting? Curious about your due date? The pregnancy calculator helps you estimate your due date, track your baby's development, and stay on top of recommended checkups.
Slight risk of ADHD in children of pregnant women who smoke cannabis, study shows
In three more years, this number is forecast to reach almost a quarter of a million patients.
