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Think childbirth is the worst pain? The five most excruciating pains known to science

Pain is an inevitable part of life, but some types reach levels so excruciating they can alter a person’s entire existence. From “suicidal headaches” to nerve disorders, here are the five most agonizing pains known to medical science

ynet Global | 10.29.25

Settler surrogate for gay couple: ‘My only condition was that they be Jewish’

From a small settlement in the West Bank to a Tel Aviv couple, Noy Gnachovsky carried a child as a surrogate; She says the October 7 attacks reignited her mission: to bring new life into the world and strengthen the Jewish people

Or Sofer | 09.26.25

Record-breaking birth: Ohio baby born from embryo frozen since 1994

Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born from a 30-year-old embryo in a record-breaking case of embryo adoption that connects two families across decades and highlights a rare, faith-based approach to fertility and preservation

Ynetnews | 08.01.25

A Ghanaian mother comforts her sick baby

This Israeli team is racing to stop newborn deaths in Africa—one breath at a time

An Israeli team from Neonatologists for Africa is training Ghanaian health care workers in modern neonatal resuscitation amid harsh conditions, aiming to reduce the region’s high infant mortality rate and improve newborn survival

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 04.19.25

Meghan Markle's health scare: Understanding postpartum preeclampsia

Duchess of Sussex revealed she suffered from postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and life-threatening condition; what are the signs—and when is it dangerous? Expert warns it can appear up to 12 weeks after birth, stressing the need for postnatal monitoring

Tzur Gueta | 04.11.25

עינת ניסים יולדת רמב"ם בית חולים תת קרקעי

Woman delivers her 11th child in makeshift underground maternity ward

She has experienced 10 childbirths, but Einat's 11th delivery took place underground, in a makeshift hospital ward in the parking garage designed to withstand a missile attack; 'I wondered if it would be quiet at night, and indeed it was, except for the sweet sounds of the newborns'

Lior El-Hai | 09.24.24

שלי חכימי ילדה רביעייה בבית החולים בילינסון

Shelly gave birth to quadruplets despite advice to reduce number embryos: 'They wanted to live, Who am I to decide otherwise'

Shelly Hakimi says that 'after the events of October 7, where children were murdered, I thought maybe I am meant to bring children into the world'; Live birth of quadruplets occurs in approximately one in 720,000 to 1 million births

‎Ariela Ayalon‎ | 07.07.24

‘I don't want to have to teach my kids who their uncles and cousins were’

Ofri Bibas-Levi learned she was pregnant shortly after terrorists kidnapped her brother Yarden, his wife Shiri and their children Kfir and Ariel on October 7; now, as she holds her newborn son Afik, the family remains captive with no clear information on their fate

Hagar Kochavi | 07.07.24

Sharp increase in post partum depression during war, study shows

Researchers confirm 'gut feeling' exposure to war and terror can affect mental health of women after childbirth, including increased feelings of depression and anxiety; study finds no negative impact on mother-infant bond

Ilana Curiel | 07.02.24

Mindy Kaling reveals surprise third child and baby girl’s name

Actress reveals first deets about newborn daughter after keeping birth under wraps for months

Ynetnews | 06.26.24

Fallen soldier's widow welcomes daughter months after his death

Esti Ilani, wife of Sergeant Major (res.) Gideon Ilani, gives birth to their seventh child four months after his death in battle in Gaza; 'We believe her father watches over her from above,' grandfather says

Alexandra Lukash | 04.11.24

Israeli IVF clinic imported embryos with a genetic disease, probe finds

Health Ministry estimated three women receive faulty eggs from a donor with a genetic defect; court released, under restrictive conditions, the senior doctor who owns fertility clinic and the laboratory manager involved in the case

Adir Yanko, Adam Kutub | 03.18.24

Gal Gadot gives birth to 4th daughter

The baby's name is Ori, which is Hebrew for 'my light'

Yoni Froim | 03.06.24

Drama in the sky: Captain comes out of cockpit to deliver a passenger's baby

The routine flight from Taipei to Thailand took an unexpected turn when crew members heard a woman in labor in the restroom, and assisted in delivering a baby girl

Reuters | 02.26.24

Since the outbreak of the war, 17,629 babies were born in Israel and many were given names inspired by the communities along the Gaza border and the bravery of those who fought Hamas terrorists on October 7

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 11.23.23