The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel
More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed, and Assuta Ashdod Hospital reports a surge in demand. How safe is this procedure?
Pregnancy & Birth
Health Min. reviews possible sperm donor genetic mismatch at Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv
AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF
Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
Paid maternity leave in Israel shorter than in other countries
Israel's Taub Center study finds that higher-paid, better-educated mothers return to work much faster than those who earn less
Single religious women make up most Israelis who froze their eggs - study
One in three women who froze eggs before the age of 40 gave birth from the frozen eggs, but only one out of 11 who froze after the age of 40 gave birth with their help.
Trouble getting pregnant? Unhealthy testicles may be to blame
1 out of every 7 couples in Israel faces fertility issues, but contrary to popular belief that the source of the problem lies mostly with the women, in about 50% of the cases the issue is with men.
Embryo-swap baby born, bio parents identity still unknown
In light of a report conducted by the Health Ministry of the IVF department in Assuta, the ministry is strongly considering shutting down the department after a hearing.
Family courts refuse to appoint legal guardian to embryo-swap baby
A pregnant woman found that the embryo implanted in her during IVF treatments does not genetically match her or her husband.
Miscarriages in Israel: Everything you need to know - explainer
The Israel Midwives Association, which has 1,400 members, has marked October as Miscarriage Awareness Month.
