Pregnancy

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

The conception reportedly took multiple attempts over a two-year period, the nephew of Asmar told Palestinian media.

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.
(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

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds

 Picture of pills and medical file with the word abortion on it.

Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports


Dogs provide comfort for high-risk pregnancy patients at Haifa's Rambam hospital

At Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, four-legged visitors immediately calm women with high-risk pregnancies and wounded from the north and south

 Four-legged friends provide support at Rambam Health Care Campus

The birth of new babies is the best answer to the horrors, midwives say

Two Israeli midwives share their experiences during the ongoing war, emphasizing their commitment to bringing new life to the world amid adversity.


Sheba administered anti-rabies vaccine to women after birth by mistake

A similar incident was recently reported at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. Everyone involved is doing well and closely monitored.


Israel at war - For pregnant women, the security crisis brings additional challenges

A study in Israel revealed the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on pregnant women.


Brain is ‘rewired’ during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood - study

The researchers found that female mice showed increased parental behavior during late pregnancy and that exposure to pups wasn’t necessary for this change in behavior.

 A pregnant woman touches her belly.

Woman faces open-heart surgery from wrongly implanted contraceptive

A CT scan revealed that the tiny plastic contraceptive had lodged itself in her pulmonary artery.


Playing tetris may prevent post-partum PTSD - study

Who would have dreamed that playing Tetris for fifteen minutes can prevent psychological trauma in mothers after a difficult birth?

 A screenshot of Tetris.

How to recover from childbirth – an expert guide

Post-birth recovery hack: focus on your pelvic floor!

A pregnant woman sits on a bed holding her belly.

A comprehensive dictionary of pregnancy and childbirth concepts

Get clear explanations of common terms related to pregnancy and childbirth.


Exposure to these chemicals during pregnancy can impact your baby - study

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the potential consequences of prenatal exposure to phthalates on the emotional and behavioral development of children.

 Illustrative image of a fetus.