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
Why doesn’t a pregnant woman’s immune system kill her fetus in the womb?
The findings of a new study on maternal-fetal dynamics could lead to advancements in improving rates of preeclampsia and premature birth.
Fertility doctors condemn Health Ministry's move to restrict Assuta IVF
Infertile couples who want children via IVF and fertility specialists denounce Health Ministry decision to restrict treatment in private hospitals
Stress in pregnancy can harm children's gut microbiome - study
It was previously understood that in rodents, prenatal stress affects microbiomes into adulthood, but how long after birth the effects lasted in humans was unknown.
Fathers' psychiatric diagnosis increases risk of preterm birth - study
Preterm birth is associated with negative health consequences for newborns, but less is known about the risk in the offspring of fathers with psychiatric diagnoses.
Health Ministry orders Assuta reduce activity after IVF scandals
Assuta private hospital's IVF unit in Tel Aviv will be limited and supervised after fetus mix-up that followed another one at its Rishon Lezion hospital
This is the safest age to give birth: New study's surprising findings
Giving birth at a later age may be risky, but younger mothers face their own challenges. What is the ideal age range for a safe delivery?
Israeli researchers find breakthrough in postpartum depression diagnosis, treatment
The researchers developed a comprehensive biological model which explains the different ways in which depression develops around and after birth.
What are the biggest myths on fertility?
"Put your legs up after sex," "don't wear boxers," "don't put your phone in your pocket" and more. Two experts in Israel determine what is true and what is myth on the likelihood of fertility.
Brain surgery performed in-utero saves baby's life after birth
The baby ended up being born in March and she did not need any medications or treatments since she was discharged.
Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?
An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.
