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


Baby starts reaching out - how to respond?

When a baby begins to reach out, it's a key way for them to explore the world. Here are tips to encourage this exploration through their hands.

 Baby chews on a plastic toy

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

Technological trash can, light crackers, and dough play: New products on the shelf

Discover the latest products, including light-flavored crackers for snacking on the go, an automatic trash can that saves time, and dough for summer holiday play.


"I Told Him: 'Either We Invent a Solution Ourselves, or I Stop Breastfeeding'"

Breast pumps can make nursing frustrating for many mothers. After facing difficulties themselves, a couple created a pump that mimics a baby’s tongue.


Next generation: Abbott launches new Similac product

Abbott introduces an exclusive blend of 5 types of HMOs, scientifically developed to support immune protection, easy digestion, and cognitive development in infants.


UAE announces new regulations on abortion access

New regulation calls for the establishment of committees to evaluate abortion requests on a case-by-case basis.

 Picture of pills and medical file with the word abortion on it.

New items for your home

Explore a variety of baking utensils and accessories from leading brands like Soltam, Nuby, Vivian, Cook and Bake, and more.


My Word: A nation of births

In short, having babies comes naturally in Israeli society. Or almost naturally. Israel also has the highest rate of fertility treatments in the world for both couples and single women.

 A holds a baby and feeds them milk from a bottle.

New research shows promising results for innovative male contraception gel, reducing sperm count

Researchers report success with Nestron gel, a male contraceptive that reduces sperm count without side effects, offering a breakthrough in birth control options.

 A scientist studies cancer cells inside white blood cells through a microscope at the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) research centre in Stevenage, Britain November 26, 2019.

Babies in the womb exposed to two languages hear speech differently when born, study finds

“Our data show that prenatal language exposure modulates the neural encoding of speech sounds as measured at birth," researchers said.

 An embryo week 9-10