Babies

Islamabad hospital fire kills at least 14 infants, Pakistan PM says

The fire was reportedly caused by a fault in air conditioning systems.

Pakistani nurses take care of newborn babies at the Neonatal intensive care unit of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on February 20, 2018
More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed

The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel

Israeli women take part at a Mass Breastfeeding as they gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2016, the idea  was to promote women's right to breastfeeding their babies in public, March 18, 2016. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

Israel's human milk bank tripled activity after October 7, helping feed wartime babies, study finds

headline: Mother massages her baby’s feet with oil

Overusing skincare products, overdressing, and improper heat exposure can harm newborn skin


Teenage boys who smoke risk respiratory damage to future kids

People whose fathers smoked in their early teens had epigenetic markers associated with asthma, obesity, and poor lung function.

 A teenager smoking (illustrative).

Lullaby reduces pain for newborns during minor procedures - study

A new study found that newborn infants felt less pain while getting blood tests when they listened to a lullaby.

 Baby in a crib

10,000 Liters: How did she pump so much breast milk?

Elizabeth Anderson-Sierra, 35, holds the Guinness World Record for largest breast milk donation, sharing her extraordinary journey amidst challenges.


How many hours a night should your children sleep between ages 0 and 18?

From infancy to adolescence: when is it recommended to send the children to their beauty sleep, and what is the recommended amount of hours for babies, children and teenagers?

 Baby sleeps in car

Whooping cough outbreak in ultra-Orthodox Israeli population requires urgent vaccinations

More than 225 cases of whooping cough have been reported since the beginning of this year, 13 times more than during the same period last year.

 Vaccinations

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.

 Researchers find both children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early – both the mothers and fathers are important.

Potentially harmful bacteria found in Mehadrin Materna baby formula

The company removed the product from shelves and cleaned the factory under the supervision of the Health Ministry.

Breast milk has been prove to be more beneficial than baby formula.

Infanticide by married couples was routine in 1500-1800 - book

A new book points to infanticide by married couples as a means of controlling resources and maintaining social status.

 A 17th-Century painting of a baby.

Raising two babies in the Holy Land - opinion

"Our baby is due on August 29. I say 'ours' purposefully as I feel often there is an assumption this is my responsibility alone. My husband will be extremely hands-on."

 THE WRITER speaks at an annual mega networking event run by her organization, in Tel Aviv, earlier this year.

Mothers are happier, more articulate with babies, puppies - study

Why do we articulate more when speaking to babies and puppies?

 Photograph of a mother and a puppy.