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A woman holds a pregnancy test in her hands.

Increase in applications for pregnancy termination in Israel in 2023

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Prof Josef Hanna demonstrates the process he and his team of scientists used to develop models of early-stage human embryos without using an egg, sperm or womb, offering a glimpse into the first weeks of embryonic development, in a laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel S

Authorities investigate after Thai women held prisoner on human egg surrogacy farm

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

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.

Freed hostage held by Hamas Doron Katz-Asher gives birth to daughter

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Portable ultrasound device

9 technological innovations that make pregnancy and childbirth a more pleasant experience

By WALLA! HEALTH

Illustrative image of scientific research.

Health Ministry mistakenly omits genetic disease from prenatal screening list

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A woman holds a pregnancy test in her hands.

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

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Luna model in dark blue denim by Avishag Arbel, NIS 379

I never thought I’d buy maternity clothes – but if this is the result, wow

By Liron Ben Shushan

Pregnant woman, illustrative

Health Min. pushes surrogacy bill for families who lost fourth child in war

By Avihai Chiim

A pregnant woman

False contractions: What does it mean and how to handle them?

By In collaboration with Huggies

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

Gal Gadot reveals she nearly died from blood clot during pregnancy

By HANNAH BROWN

PERFORMING AN ultrasound on a pregnant woman.

Disastrous week in maternity wards: Three mothers die within 24 hours

By DR. ITAY GAL

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

New study links air pollution to increased autism risk

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Tzirim

Transforming the birth market: Fem tech company continues to grow

By WALLA! TECH

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

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

By Ronnie Rosenman

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.

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

By CHANA KATAN

A pregnant woman holding an ultrasound image

Pregnancy calculator: Everything you need to know about your due date and pregnancy week

By Dr. Jacob Segal , in collaboration with Maccabi Healthcare Services

AN EMPLOYEE CUTS cannabis buds in a laboratory in Vienna.

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

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

It is important to carefully read the ingredient lists of the care products. A pregnant woman wrapped in a towel and holding cream.

Israel bans ova imports from northern Cyprus

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF