Pregnancy

New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator

The case that occurred in 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, has just been described in “The halachic heartbeat at the edge of life: navigating maternal brain death and fetal life.”

Prof. John Loike (R), Prof Alan Kadish (M), and Rabbi Tzvi Flaum (L)
Vice President JD Vance dances with his wife, second lady Usha Vance at the Marine Ball at the Washington Hilton on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child

Multivitamin and Omega 3

New for pregnant women: A multivitamin and omega 3 in one capsule

A pregnant woman checks her blood sugar levels; illustrative.

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes


Israel Midwives Organization, MDA prepare midwives for births under fire in country's North

Magen David Adom and the Israel Midwives Organization are preparing healthcare professionals to deliver babies in Israel's North, where women may not be able to reach hospitals in time for birth.

Image of members from Israel Midwives Organization and Magen David Adom

Chilling document reveals: Preparing for horrifying scenarios of pregnancies in Hamas captivity

Twelve women remain in Hamas captivity, and the medical system, as reported in Maariv, is preparing for the dreadful possibility of pregnancies resulting from the rape of hostage women. 

 A Hamas tunnel in Gaza that held the bodies of hostages

Don't wait till 38: Freezing your eggs late is not as simple or successful

After reaching their mid-30s, female fertility demonstrates a notable decline as age progresses, eventually resulting in age-related infertility.

  It is important to carefully read the ingredient lists of the care products. A pregnant woman wrapped in a towel and holding cream.

Air pollution during pregnancy linked to low birth weights, according to an Israeli meta-analysis

More Israelis chose pro-environment activities for Lag Ba’omer this year.

 Heavy industry air pollution (illustartion)

Sneaker or consort? Squid birth dates determine how they reproduce - study

Spear squid males are either consorts, who compete with males for females, or sneakers, who discreetly fertilize eggs. Which tactic a squid will use is determined by their birth date, a study says.

 An illustrative photo of a squid.

Navigating reproductive health in Israel is no easy feat

People with infertility issues may be unaware of Israel’s vast resources

 Baby (Illustrative)

The Best Maternity Clothes For Before and After Pregnancy


Breakthrough: Can one pill after sex prevent STDs?

Doxycycline reduces chlamydia and syphilis rates in gay men. This method is now used in Israel.

 Doxylin

Saliva tests could save kids from lifelong disability - study

CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the US, with about one in 200 infants born with cCMV, and 20% of newborns with it will have health difficulties, some of them lifelong.

Cytomegalovirus infection.

Salistick - the world's first pregnancy test based on a saliva sample

Salistick is an innovative, easy-to-use, fast and accurate pregnancy test. The test received enthusiastic responses abroad, and will be launched for the first time in Israel.

 Salistick