Pregnancy
Technion scientists receive grants for cancer research on pregnancy, heart disease, recurrence
Professor Irit Ben Aharon received a Research Professorship grant to support her research into the effects of chemotherapy administered to pregnant women on their children.
Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
Groundbreaking in utero surgery performed for first time by Israeli doctors in Petah Tikva
The operation was led by Dr. Yuval Gielchinsky, Director of the Fetal Medicine Center at Clalit-Beilinson, alongside Dr. Kinneret Tenenbaum, Head of the Twin Pregnancy Clinic.
You can start shaping your child’s healthy eating habits as early as pregnancy
In a study conducted by a team at Durham University, pregnant women in their final trimester consumed capsules containing carrot or kale powder.
New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator
The case that occurred in 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, has just been described in “The halachic heartbeat at the edge of life: navigating maternal brain death and fetal life.”
Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child
“We are very excited to share that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child... Both Usha and the baby are doing well, and we look forward to welcoming him in late July,” Vice President Vance shared.
New for pregnant women: A multivitamin and omega 3 in one capsule
A first-of-its-kind product in Israel that combines a multivitamin together with omega 3 in just one capsule, in a Soft Gel texture, easy to swallow and convenient.
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.
The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor
The long war and soldiers’ heroism have sparked patriotism, influencing intimate choices, becoming a key trend at Rambam Hospital’s sperm bank.
Israeli medical team removes 'largest-ever' facial tumor found on fetus
Checkups following the surgery showed “normal healing” and the baby will continue to have follow-ups until her teeth come in, the hospital said.
Israeli study reveals: Common pregnancy condition that increases autism risk by 2.5 times
A Ben-Gurion University study of 51,000+ births found mothers with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance during pregnancy had a 2.5× higher risk of having children with autism.
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.
