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Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787

"She had a natural birth without pain medication and cooperated amazingly throughout the entire process," said Shift Supervisor and Deputy Midwife Tahrir Masalha.

The first birth of the new year 5787 at the North Medical Center (Poriya).
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.

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

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


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.

Transforming the birth market: Fem tech company continues to grow

Just two years since its launch, Tzirim dominates the birth market in Israel, supporting over 30% of expecting mothers with pain relief through its exclusive Elle Tens device.

 Tzirim

Transforming stillbirth care: Four steps hospitals must take for grieving mothers - opinion

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month, medical centers must implement these best practices to better care for mothers who experience a stillbirth.

 YAD SARAH’S Yirmiyahu 33 Rehabilitation and Wellness Hotel in Jerusalem houses its Stillbirth Recovery Center, providing respite for women and couples after stillbirth, including overnight lodging, workshops, and spa facilities.

Pregnancy calculator: Everything you need to know about your due date and pregnancy week

Expecting? Curious about your due date? The pregnancy calculator helps you estimate your due date, track your baby's development, and stay on top of recommended checkups.

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Can You Take Collagen While Pregnant? Benefits & Risks of Taking the Supplement

Can you take collagen while pregnant? While the simple answer is ‘yes’, you need to know all the aspects to make the right decision for you and your baby.


Israel bans ova imports from northern Cyprus

Officials came to the conclusion that it was not possible to certify the quality and adequacy of the ova or verify the process of ova donation in Cyprus.

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

The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law

This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.

 A petri dish is seen following an embryo transfer surgery at the Beijing Perfect Family Hospital, in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

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.

Fertilized eggs from Hepatitis B patient imported from unauthorized clinic in Georgia

The donor's genetic information was allegedly available to the clinic staff in Georgia and in Israel, but despite this, the eggs were sent to Israel and were given to a number of Israeli patients.

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

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