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
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.
63-year-old and 26-year-old start a parenthood journey
A couple with a 37-year age gap aims to have a baby while dealing with online criticism.
Israeli algorithm could help improve chances of IVF success
This Israeli-made AI algorithm can help improve the chance of pregnancy in IVF by automatically analyzing embryos.
How to recover from childbirth – an expert guide
Post-birth recovery hack: focus on your pelvic floor!
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.
Israeli doctors save pregnant woman, baby from ruptured artery
The operating room was a battlefield for the lives of the mother and her son as a crisis developed surrounding a ruptured artery in the spleen.
US FDA approves new pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression severely affects a woman's ability to return to normal functioning, while also potentially affecting the mother's relationship with her child.
