pregnancy

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.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH HUGGIES
01/01/2025

Gal Gadot reveals she nearly died from blood clot during pregnancy

Gadot said that after suffering debilitating headaches for weeks, she underwent an MRI and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

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.

New study links air pollution to increased autism risk

Researchers find that exposure to nitric oxide during pregnancy can disrupt fetal brain development.

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.

By WALLA! TECH
13/11/2024
Prof. Tamar Wainstock: "Even small legislative changes can make a difference."

Invisible dangers: Prof. Tamar Wainstock’s groundbreaking research at Ben- Gurion University

Prof. Wainstock’s research reveals how air pollution, stress, and environmental toxins heighten pregnancy risks and harm male fertility, calling for urgent environmental action.

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

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.

By CHANA KATAN
19/10/2024

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.

By DR. JACOB SEGAL , IN COLLABORATION WITH MACCABI HEALTHCARE SERVICES
16/10/2024

Slight risk of ADHD in children of pregnant women who smoke cannabis

In three more years, this number is forecast to reach almost a quarter of a million patients.

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.

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