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pregnancy
Study: Fasting on Yom Kippur doubles risk of premature birth
Fasting on Yom Kippur in the later stages of pregnancy doubles a woman’s risk for premature delivery, according to a new Israeli study.
The war zone
As the hourly barrages of rockets continue from Gaza to Israel, I can’t help but focus simultaneously on my own personal challenge, though it be of little significance in comparison- my big, hot, third trimester of pregnancy, showing all the signs of “advanced maternal age,” according to my doctor.
BioWeld1: Bye to stitches, staples
Women giving birth by Caesarean section could be the first to benefit from a revolutionary Israeli invention for closing surgical incisions without stitches or staples. The technique also promises to leave patients less prone to infection and scarring. BioWeld1, a unique trademarked product from Israeli startup IonMed, welds surgical incisions using cold plasma.
Mother’s Day: The gift of responsibility
On Mother’s Day last year, I was already a couple of months into my pregnancy.
Lying for the cause
There are many admirable values. The list includes, of course, goodness, integrity and compassion.