Pregnancy

Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child

“We are very excited to share that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child... Both Usha and the baby are doing well, and we look forward to welcoming him in late July,” Vice President Vance shared.

Vice President JD Vance dances with his wife, second lady Usha Vance at the Marine Ball at the Washington Hilton on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Multivitamin and Omega 3

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

A pregnant woman checks her blood sugar levels; illustrative.

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes

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

The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor


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

Health Ministry mistakenly omits genetic disease from prenatal screening list - report

"Out of the thousands of tests performed, 58 carriers were identified, but no couple was found in which both partners were carriers," the Health Ministry said.

 Illustrative image of scientific research.

Polish government's IVF program hailed as a huge success with over 9,200 pregnancies

One-quarter of Polish couples face fertility problems, prompting government support for IVF.

 A woman holds a pregnancy test in her hands.

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

Health Ministry pushes surrogacy bill for bereaved families who lost fourth child during war

The decision follows the devastating losses of many families during the Israel-Hamas war, where children were tragically killed in Hamas’s brutal terror attack and the ensuing war in Gaza and Lebanon

Pregnant woman, illustrative

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

Israeli actress 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.

 Israeli actress Gal Gadot with new-born daughter, Ori.

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.

New study links air pollution to increased autism risk

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

 Air Pollution from Chemical Industry on the St. Clair River at Port Huron, Michigan.