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


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

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.

Prof. Tamar Wainstock: "Even small legislative changes can make a difference."

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.

 A pregnant woman holding an ultrasound image

Slight risk of ADHD in children of pregnant women who smoke cannabis, study shows

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

 AN EMPLOYEE CUTS cannabis buds in a laboratory in Vienna.

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.

Helping preemies: Prof. Michael Schimmel spent a lifetimes solving problems facing premature babies

Together with the Jerusalem Municipality, Schimmel established three centers to counsel parents of premature babies and others discharged from intensive care units.

 Prof. Michael Schimmel at work.

'Miracle' baby born in Gaza after airstrike kills heavily pregnant mother

Entirely against the odds, surgeons at Al Awda Hospital in Nuseirat - where Ola was first taken after the strike - managed to deliver the newborn, Malek Yassin.

A premature Palestinian baby lies in an incubator at the maternity ward of Shifa Hospital, which according to health officials is about to shut down as it runs out of fuel and power, as the conflict between Israel and the terrorist Hamas continues, in Gaza City October 22, 2023.

Israeli company to market its products in Britain

Salistick, a groundbreaking Israeli pregnancy test based on saliva sampling, will be sold at Boots, the UK's leading health and beauty product retailer.


Israel Midwives Organization, MDA prepare midwives for births under fire in country's North

Magen David Adom and the Israel Midwives Organization are preparing healthcare professionals to deliver babies in Israel's North, where women may not be able to reach hospitals in time for birth.

Image of members from Israel Midwives Organization and Magen David Adom