Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
A large Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study challenges concerns over common painkillers in pregnancy, finding no link to birth defects.
Pregnancy & Birth
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges
The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor
High step counts can help women avoid complications in childbirth, Israeli study reveals
The study showed that women who walked more than 3,000 steps a day needed an epidural less than women who walked less during their pregnancies.
Missouri accuses Planned Parenthood of 'trafficking' minors to get abortions
The lawsuit cites undercover footage released by the conservative Project Veritas showing a Planned Parenthood Great Plains employee offer to arrange an abortion for a 13-year-old in Kansas.
New guidelines: When should a vacuum extraction birth be performed?
Vacuum extraction birth carries risks for mother and fetus. Now, new instructions stipulate how such emergency births should be managed.
Welfare Ministry prepares for return of sexually abused kidnapped women
Addressing cases of pregnant, kidnapped women, the ministry is considering bypassing abortion committees to expedite decisions, offering psychological and financial support
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.
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.
What postpartum depression medications can you take while breastfeeding?
Discover safe medications for breastfeeding women dealing with postpartum depression. Don't let fear hold you back from seeking help.
