Birth
'If you are breastfeeding, there is no chance you will get pregnant': How true is it?
What really happens to the body after childbirth, and which myths continue to pass from generation to generation. An obstetrics and gynecology expert explains.
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787
What's in a name? Population Authority shares most popular baby names ahead of Rosh Hashanah
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.
Born into war, Ukraine toddlers adjust as conflict nears 1,000 days
A day after Yevhen Stepanenko was born, a Russian tank was parked outside the clinic. It was kept running at the time by a diesel generator, and water was supplied by two fire trucks parked nearby.
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.
What was the hardest thing for Anna Aronov after giving birth?
Anna Aronov struggled with giving up control after becoming a mother, learning each day is a new challenge. Discover her skincare routine and motherhood journey with Yardan Harel.
'Mothers for Mothers: Strengthening reserve families after war'
'Supporting new mothers in reserve families impacted by war through 'Mothers for Mothers' initiative by Materna, the anchor association, and Yami cooks.'
Israel Midwives Organization, MDA prepare midwives for births under fire in country's North
Magen David Adom and the Israel Midwives Organization are preparing healthcare professionals to deliver babies in Israel's North, where women may not be able to reach hospitals in time for birth.
New study reveals additional possible genetic origin of autism
Researchers have found that when one of the siblings in the family is on the autistic spectrum, another sibling has a high chance of also being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
Babies in the womb exposed to two languages hear speech differently when born, study finds
“Our data show that prenatal language exposure modulates the neural encoding of speech sounds as measured at birth," researchers said.
Lesbian couples to be registered as mothers on children’s birth certificates, High Court rules
It was decided that there is no reason to make the distinction on the birth certificate when, in practice, the two are equals as parents.
Lack of iodine and folic acid in table salt in Israel leads to birth defects, study shows
Deficiency of iodine levels in pregnant women and in school-age children is the main cause of brain damage in childhood, resulting in impaired cognitive and motor development.
