Pregnant

Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows

Could gum disease affect fertility? A new study suggests oral inflammation may impair reproductive health.

An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing
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

Tatami

Yes, it's real: The kosher Asian restaurant that's also suitable for pregnant women


Doctor brings hametz into hospital freely amid 'Hametz Law' controversy

This came nearly a week after a pregnant woman arrived at Laniado Medical Center in Netanya on Sunday and was required to leave her snacks in a box at the hospital entrance.

 Doctor writing notes during a session with a patient.

NGO files appeal after pregnant Israeli barred from entering hospital with hametz

The appeal came despite the Knesset passing the "Hametz Law" which enables hospital directors to ban or limit the entry of hametz into the hospital building.

 Laniado Medical Center

Eating for two: 5 foods you didn't know are important to eat while pregnant

Mothers must focus on proper nutrition to encourage the healthy development of the baby.

Midwifery continuity care was found to give women better pregnancy experiences than those who didn't have it.

Women breastfeed significantly less than recommended - survey

The Israel Midwives Association commented that “The survey reveals a disturbing pattern of a decrease in breastfeeding along with an increase in the use of infant formula.”

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow

Overeating while pregnant predicts lifetime of obesity for children - study

New research found that overnutrition during pregnancy and nursing appears to rewire the brains of developing children and, potentially, future generations.

 Fruit, vegetables, milk and yoghurt.

Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first

The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.

 Baby (Illustrative).

Gut microbes can help diagnose gestational diabetes in 1st trimester - study

The Israeli research team studied 394 pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years, who were recruited when they were 11 weeks pregnant.

A person receives a test for diabetes during Care Harbor LA free medical clinic in Los Angeles, California

10 reasons why the Earth's future is better than you think

The 10 graphs featured in this article show that, for perhaps the first time in human history, our future is better than most of us think.

 The future is better than you think (Illustrative).

Eight simple life changes every mother, pregnant woman should make

These eight tips will help you be healthier in general, make pregnancy easier or ensure that the quality of your breast milk is better when breastfeeding.

Pregnant woman, illustrative

COVID-19 didn't affect miscarriage rate in Israel - study

Researchers expected to find more miscarriages because of the mental stress of the pandemic and among those infected.

A doctor examines a pregnant woman at a hospital in the province of Fayoum