Breastfeeding
Adding light: From a fragile beginning to giving life to others
After the premature birth of their son, Tel Aviv comedians Almog Shor and Roy Tzabari turned gratitude into action donating dozens of liters of breast milk to help Israel’s most vulnerable babies
Thin and soft nursing pads
Nutrition for a nursing mother: The complete guide to proper eating during breastfeeding
Smoker or taking medication? Maybe you shouldn’t breastfeed. True or false?
Summer is coming: Here’s how to protect your baby from the sun
How should you dress your infant in the summer? How much water should babies drink? Here’s what you need to know before summer blasts in.
Breastfeeding: Dealing with separation
Words from the heart for mothers who have experienced difficulty and early separation from breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding your baby prevent cardiovascular disease
Breastfeeding has many health benefits. One of recent studies just published its findings and noted a surprising health benefit associated with breastfeeding.
Israeli scientists developing first ‘cultured breast milk’
“I want to make milk,” she said. “I want to make super milk… with a much higher, positive impact on our health.”
Good news for moms: Breastfeeding toddlers, infants at same time is OK
The researchers specifically examined the influence of nursing two offspring of different ages on the macronutrient content of the mother’s milk.
Coronavirus: Israeli study finds vaccine antibodies in breast milk
In addition, Israeli researchers confirmed that the antibodies can block the virus from binding with receptors on host cells, therefore showing the potential to prevent the disease.
Coronavirus: Vaccinated nursing moms likely pass antibodies on to babies
'Pregnant women who got vaccinated or recovered are also likely to give their children protection against COVID-19 through the placenta.'
Birth preparation course in Arabic aims to tackle taboos in Arab society
The course includes five sessions and provides valuable information for soon-to-be parents about pregnancy and the lively process of giving birth.
Coronavirus has affected the way mothers nurse their babies
While there is still no evidence that the virus can spread through breast milk, the Health Ministry recommends that mothers wear a mask and be strict about hygiene while nursing.
Breastfeeding tied to lower risk of diabetes, high blood pressure
Overall, mothers who breastfed for more than 12 months were 30% less likely to develop diabetes and 13% less likely to develop high blood pressure.
