Pregnancy

Efrat:

'Supporting brave mothers who decided to continue pregnancy'

Nir Salomon, Executive Director of Efrat, speaks about providing hope, support, and a path forward for mothers.

Man identifies as woman, receives pregnancy medication advice

A man identifying as a woman was sent healthcare information on how to reduce risk during pregnancy.

Mother who collapsed before giving birth to twins dies

Ten days after collapsing in her ninth month of pregnancy, 34-year-old Shoshana Neubert passes away.

A sheer miracle:

Pregnant woman falls down Niagara falls - and survives

Chabad-Lubavitch woman from Brooklyn, New York, falls 15 meters on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls - & escapes with only minor injuries.

Against all odds:

'Jennifer Lopez,' told pregnancy could kill her, gives birth

After a stroke, Jennifer Lopez was told by doctors that a pregnancy would be fatal. One doctor accompanied her all the way to the birth.

Researchers find anomalies in 30% of fetuses who develop autism

A routine prenatal ultrasound can identify early signs of autism, Ben-Gurion University and Soroka Medical Center researchers find.

5th Wave in Israel

Over 100 COVID-19 patients in serious condition

Number of new cases expected to reach over 20,000 this week, researchers say.

1 in a million pregnancy: 'The doctor almost fainted'

Healthy twins born to woman with 2 uteruses who had a baby in each womb.

New mother passes away after giving birth to a stillborn

Young woman, 21, declared dead after attempts to revive her are unsuccessful.

Philadelphia woman gives birth inside Tesla on autopilot

Woman becomes first known case of a mother having a baby in a Tesla while driving on autopilot, with nav set to reach the hospital.

Israeli research reveals link between COVID and stillbirth

Coronavirus infection appears to cause significant damage to placenta, resulting in double the likelihood of intrauterine death.

Teacher hospitalized after being punched by third-grade student

Pregnant teacher attempts to separate fighting students - and ends up in the hospital.

Weather during pregnancy may affect fetal growth

Nation-wide study suggests excessive heat, cold, during specific time windows during pregnancy are linked to lower birth weight.

Coronavirus: Postpartum woman, 38, fighting for her life

Unvaccinated pregnant woman in critical condition after contracting coronavirus.

No more pregnant women in COVID wards

Beilinson Hospital reports no recent cases of pregnant women with COVID as spread of British mutation wanes.

Mother and baby dead due to internal hemorrhage

Noa Lifshitz-Shaked, mother of three, dies due to hemorrhage, together with 36-week fetus. 'A talented, bright, woman with a love of life.'

Study: COVID vaccine protects pregnant mother and fetus

Hadassah Ein Kerem and Hebrew University study finds women, unborn children develop the same antibodies when the mother is vaccinated.

26-year-old new mother dies of coronavirus

First-time mother, 26, dies of coronavirus after delivering baby via C-section.

Beilinson: Three new mothers finally out of danger

Beilinson Hospital announces three formerly-pregnant coronavirus patients are now breathing independently, 2 of the newborns are in NICU.

Fetus, 36 weeks, dies of coronavirus in utero

Hospital delivers coronavirus-positive woman after examination shows fetus to have died in utero.

'I despise all those who say not to get vaccinated'

Uncle of pregnant mother who died of coronavirus demands answers from anti-vaxxers. 'Look these children in the eyes and answer them.'

Fetus dies after contracting coronavirus in utero

Young mother, 29, delivers stillborn after contracting coronavirus.

Health expert: Vaccine not dangerous for pregnant women, babies

Child development specialist Prof. Asher Ornoy says COVID more dangerous to pregnant women, vaccine does not pose health risk.

Batsheva's miracle: "An exciting day, patience paid off'

After weeks of prolonged hospitalization in COVID wards, Batsheva Baruch was released to her home at week 34 of her pregnancy.

Health Ministry: No vaccine restrictions for pregnant women

Ministry states there is no evidence COVID vaccine can cause harm to pregnant women, continues to recommend pregnant women get vaccinated.

WHO: Pregnant women can receive coronavirus vaccine

WHO updates guidelines, removing recommendation against giving coronavirus vaccine to pregnant women.

The circumcision that almost wasn't

EMT who rescues pregnant woman is asked by the family to perform the circumcision of the infant whose life he helped save.

COVID-19:

Is the British variant more dangerous for pregnant women?

Health Ministry sequencing finding most pregnant women hospitalized with coronavirus to have been infected with British mutation.

For pregnant women, coronavirus raises risk of premature birth

Prof. Moshe Ben Ami, head of OB dep't at northern hospital, says COVID-19 carries risk of premature birth, but no reason to stop nursing.

Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes

Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.

Successful CPR on woman 39 weeks pregnant saves mom and baby

Father: 'You saved my wife’s life and my son’s, and, in truth, mine as well, as I’m not sure I would have survived this had they both died.'

Haredi rabbi: Don't do ultrasounds during pregnancy

Rabbi Shalom Cohen, President of the 'Council of Torah Sages,' says waiting for the doctor means there's going to be a blow afterwards.

New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant women

Bar-Ilan researchers discover that bacteria 'sense' pregnancy and the need to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk.

New York State declares war on life

Fewer Israeli women having abortions

Israeli statistics bureau says rate of abortions continues to fall, less than half abortion rate 30 years ago.

Irish woman discovered she was pregnant at 37 weeks

An Irish student discovered she was pregnant three weeks before her due date. Now, she can't imagine a world without her son.

Netherlands: Eleven babies die in failed trial

Dutch hospital quits clinical trial after babies whose mothers took generic Viagra died.

Tragedy at Sheba Hospital

Mother and fetus die at hospital in central Israel of acute infection. The woman, in her 40s, was in 23rd week of pregnancy.

Woman refuses fetal monitor - and the baby dies

Woman refuses fetal monitoring on Shabbat, discovers when Shabbat ends that her fetus died.

Expectant mother, baby saved on eve of Rosh Hashana

Woman rushed to hospital with preeclampsia. Baby delivered 1 and a half months early.

Court rules employers can fire pregnant women

A Be'er Sheva Labor Court ruled that women whose contacts are for specific projects for less than one year can be fired by employers.

Watch: Pregnant Israeli reporter shames London Underground users

Channel 10 reporter shows how London Underground commuters refuse to give up their seat to a 9-month pregnant woman.

Much More Than a Womb for Rent

One woman's odyssey through gestational surrogacy in Israel.

Bill: Third-Trimester Pregnant Women to Park in Handicap Spots

Parliamentary adviser to Labor MK inspires bill to ease the lives of women in their last trimester of pregnancy.

Israeli Hospital Saves Lives of Two Pregnant Women from Gaza

Israel continues to overlook politics to save the lives of Palestinian Arabs.

NGO: 'C'tee Robs From the Sick to Fund Abortions'

Pro-life 'Efrat' attacks govt. committee decision to fund free abortions for pregnancies with no health risk, 'money stolen from sick.'

Knesset Committee: Mandatory AIDS Testing For Pregnant Women

Israel AIDS Task Force tests all Knesset MKs in push to mandate HIV screenings

"Expecting Mothers Should Take Polio Immunizations"

Pregnant women can take the polio vaccination without fear, according to Bnei Brak Medical Center.

Woman Sets Medical History, Twice, in Birth without Cervix

Second Israeli record as woman gives birth twice with no cervix.

Woman Combat Officer Finishes ‘Beret March’ while Pregnant

Women combat officers are common in the IDF, but one commander went one better – training soldiers while eight months pregnant.

Pregnant Woman Dies of Swine Flu, Healthy Fetus Delivered

A pregnant woman who was hospitalized a month ago with the H1N1 swine flu has died. Her healthy baby was delivered and sent home.

Israeli Researchers: Anti-Nausea Pregnancy Drug Safe for Fetus

An Israeli study found the anti-nausea drug metoclopramide does not significantly affect fetuses.