Birth


'Mothers for Mothers: Strengthening reserve families after war'

'Supporting new mothers in reserve families impacted by war through 'Mothers for Mothers' initiative by Materna, the anchor association, and Yami cooks.'

25/08/2024

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.

New study reveals additional possible genetic origin of autism

Researchers have found that when one of the siblings in the family is on the autistic spectrum, another sibling has a high chance of also being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.

Babies in the womb exposed to two languages hear speech differently when born, study finds

“Our data show that prenatal language exposure modulates the neural encoding of speech sounds as measured at birth," researchers said.

Lesbian couples to be registered as mothers on children’s birth certificates, High Court rules

It was decided that there is no reason to make the distinction on the birth certificate when, in practice, the two are equals as parents.

Lack of iodine and folic acid in table salt in Israel lead to birth defects, study shows

Deficiency of iodine levels in pregnant women and in school-age children is the main cause of brain damage in childhood, resulting in impaired cognitive and motor development.

Gal's gals: Gal Gadot gives birth to fourth daughter

 The latest Gadot girl is named Ori, which in Hebrew means, “my light."

New guidelines: When should a vacuum extraction birth be performed?

Vacuum extraction birth carries risks for mother and fetus. Now, new instructions stipulate how such emergency births should be managed.

 Brian Blum's happy family

War on the one hand, new life on the other

If it takes a village to raise a happy and healthy child in today’s world, we are delighted to be that village.

30/12/2023

Negev Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe

Celebrating new life at the Negev Zoo.

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