Mother

For babies to thrive, the mother must, too - opinion

One in five women experiences a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, making these conditions among the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth. These challenges affect women and families

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)
Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.

Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial to reconvene on sixth day of deliberations

Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam Haim, who was shot by IDF troops after escaping from captivity in Gaza.

In an extraordinary choice, Iris Haim refused to let Hamas claim another victim - opinion

Newborn breastfed babies usually nurse 10 to 12 times a day, and generally about every two hours from the start of one breastfeeding session to the start of the next

Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds


Arab mothers often unable to enroll children in preschool - study

Given the overall low rate of employment among Arab women the likelihood of a given Arab toddler being accepted into a program that their parents can afford is minimal at best.

Preschool classroom

US Virgin Islands: Chabad woman in serious condition after trying to save baby

Henya Federman and her family were out by the docks on the US Virgin Islands when their 4-month-old baby fell out of her arms and into the water.

 MEDICAL STAFF operating intensive care equipment (illustration)

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.

 A depressed woman (Illustrative).

Parents claim their children's hair is falling out because of a pool

Kfar Maccabiah and the Health Ministry responded that the water test was done as required and the results were not unusual.

 People walk through strong gusts of wind as storm Sabine is expected to hit the region in Cologne, Germany

A tribute to my mother on her 80th birthday - opinion

Mom, on your 80th birthday, your son wishes to offer you a Biblical item of praise. Said by King Solomon, “Many women have behaved with valor. But you have surpassed them all."

 THE WRITER (left) poses with his brother Chaim, wife Debbie, sister Ateret, and their mother Eleanor Paul.

Rosh Hashanah, motherhood and a better world - opinion

May we all have a wonderful year, a year in which we fulfill our mission to create a better world replete with love and giving.

 A MAN blows a shofar at a synagogue during the month of Elul, ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Brazilian teen gave birth to twins - but they don't have the same father

This rare phenomenon is called heteropaternal superfecundation. It's quite common in cats and dogs, but it's rare in humans. Only a small handful of cases have been recorded.

 Illustrative photo of two babies holding hands

Three children found dead on New York's Coney Island beach

New York City officers discovered a 4-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy and a 3-month-old girl near the water's edge on the Coney Island beach.

New York Police Department by the Fifth Avenue Synagogue

How can you reduce stress levels before giving birth?

Childbirth is a big deal and can induce loads of anxiety. Here are the ways to best prepare.

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

Six things every new mother wants to tell her child

Did you give birth recently? Here are some thoughts that for sure have been going through your mind since you became a mom that you wish you could share with your baby.

Mother with her child (Illustrative).