Pregnant

Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison

The conception reportedly took multiple attempts over a two-year period, the nephew of Asmar told Palestinian media.

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.
An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing

Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows

Multivitamin and Omega 3

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

A wave of patriotism that also influences particularly intimate and emotional choices

The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor


New study reveals pregnant women in Viking society depicted as warriors

A silver figurine from a 10th-century burial depicts a pregnant woman wearing a helmet, challenging traditional views.

 New study reveals pregnant women in Viking society depicted as warriors.

'Murderous terrorism will not break us': Politicians react to West Bank terror attack

Israeli politicians responded to the terror attack that killed Tzeela Gez, 30, and wounded her husband as they were on their way to the labor ward of a hospital on Wednesday night.

 Tzeela Gez, the pregnant woman wounded in a terror attack and succumbed to her wounds, May 15, 2025.

Increase in applications for pregnancy termination in Israel in 2023, CBS reveals

The report reveals that Jewish women had an approval rating of 8.1 per 1,000 women aged 15-49, while Arab women had 6 per 1,000 women.

 A woman holds a pregnancy test in her hands.

Freed hostage held by Hamas Doron Katz-Asher gives birth to daughter

She initially wanted to have another child before the war broke out, and was tossing back and forth over if she still wanted to after captivity.

 Aviv Asher, 2.5 years old, her sister Raz Asher, 4.5 years old, and mother Doron, react as they step off an Israeli military helicopter, shortly after their arrival in Israel on November 24, after being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

9 technological innovations that make pregnancy and childbirth a more pleasant experience

The technological revolution in the field of pregnancy and childbirth offers innovative solutions that significantly enhance the experience for both mother and baby.

 Portable ultrasound device

I never thought I’d buy maternity clothes – but if this is the result, wow

Maternity items, and the entire maternity department in fashion chains, always seemed like a niche best avoided. I was wrong – big time. Maternity clothes, here I come! We tested 3 brands.

 The Luna model in dark blue denim by Avishag Arbel, NIS 379

Archaeologists link a pregnant teen's dismembered remains to Manteño sacrifices

Researchers believe the young woman may have been sacrificed due to her fertility, possibly as a ritual offering to appease the gods during devastating El Niño events to ensure agricultural success.

 7 to 9 months pregnant teen's dismembered remains may be testimony to human sacrifice practices in Manteño society, archaeologists believe.

False contractions: What does it mean and how to handle them?

Braxton Hicks contractions usually begin to appear from the second trimester of pregnancy. Unlike real contractions, false contractions do not lead to the opening of the cervix. A guide.

 A pregnant woman

A chance of one in 10,000: Triplets born in Holon's Wolfson Medical Center

"In the sixth week of pregnancy, I went to check my pulse at the gynecologist, and we saw on the ultrasound there were three."

 The Barbi family with their triplets.

Disastrous week in maternity wards: Three mothers die within 24 hours

In addition to the three mothers, two additional tragedies involving newborns occurred earlier in the week.

 PERFORMING AN ultrasound on a pregnant woman.