Pregnancy

Jerusalem man arrested after leaving miscarried fetus at hospital alleges police brutality

The man was arrested after leaving the remains of the miscarriage in a bag at a hospital, reportedly believing burial arrangements would be handled.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center 311
The first birth of the new year 5787 at the North Medical Center (Poriya).

Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison

(From L -R) Dr. Shira Landau, Professor Irit Ben Aharon, Dr. Ido Livne

Technion scientists receive grants for cancer research on pregnancy, heart disease, recurrence


Chilling document reveals: Preparing for horrifying scenarios of pregnancies in Hamas captivity

Twelve women remain in Hamas captivity, and the medical system, as reported in Maariv, is preparing for the dreadful possibility of pregnancies resulting from the rape of hostage women. 

 A Hamas tunnel in Gaza that held the bodies of hostages

Don't wait till 38: Freezing your eggs late is not as simple or successful

After reaching their mid-30s, female fertility demonstrates a notable decline as age progresses, eventually resulting in age-related infertility.

  It is important to carefully read the ingredient lists of the care products. A pregnant woman wrapped in a towel and holding cream.

Air pollution during pregnancy linked to low birth weights, according to an Israeli meta-analysis

More Israelis chose pro-environment activities for Lag Ba’omer this year.

 Heavy industry air pollution (illustartion)

Sneaker or consort? Squid birth dates determine how they reproduce - study

Spear squid males are either consorts, who compete with males for females, or sneakers, who discreetly fertilize eggs. Which tactic a squid will use is determined by their birth date, a study says.

 An illustrative photo of a squid.

Navigating reproductive health in Israel is no easy feat

People with infertility issues may be unaware of Israel’s vast resources

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The Best Maternity Clothes For Before and After Pregnancy


Breakthrough: Can one pill after sex prevent STDs?

Doxycycline reduces chlamydia and syphilis rates in gay men. This method is now used in Israel.

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Saliva tests could save kids from lifelong disability - study

CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the US, with about one in 200 infants born with cCMV, and 20% of newborns with it will have health difficulties, some of them lifelong.

Cytomegalovirus infection.

Salistick - the world's first pregnancy test based on a saliva sample

Salistick is an innovative, easy-to-use, fast and accurate pregnancy test. The test received enthusiastic responses abroad, and will be launched for the first time in Israel.

 Salistick

A de facto single mom holds down fort while husband serves in Gaza

In just a few short hours, a woman became a de facto single mother, raising her child and carrying a new one while her husband was sent to Gaza.

 A PREGNANT Adi, Michael, and daughter, Maya.