Pregnancy & Parenting
On pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and caring for a newborn during wartime.
On pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and caring for a newborn during wartime.
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Family Care Centers, Mother and Newborn Health Care
The Ministry of Health is updating the website with information about open family care centers (Tipat Halav). -
Pregnancy and Labor During Wartime
At times of emergency, such as war, we are exposed to stressful situations that affect the health of the mother and the fetus. It is crucial to follow the pregnancy… -
To Breastfeed is to Provide Resilience
Especially during emergency and crisis situations, breastfeeding was found to be especially healthy both for the breastfeeding mother and the nursing baby. All information about breastfeeding during stressful and emergency… -
Traumatic Stress While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
All the information for women who are coping with stress and trauma while they are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tips for coping with stress, emotional support hotlines and more. -
Milk Bank: Donating and Receiving Breast Milk Donations
Which babies are eligible to receive donated breast milk? What are the criteria for donation, and how can someone request a donation? Due to the current security situation, there are… -
Self-Care to Be Able to Help Children
During emergencues, parents have a twofold challenge: function and cope with the situation themselves, so they can support and communicate the situation to their children. This way you can take… -
Staying Home with the Children
Prolonged stay at home with the children may increase both our stress and our children's. Important guidelines for prolonged stay at home and for relieving children's stress and trauma. -
Eating And Nutrition For Young Children During Wartime
Periods of war and emergency change the daily routine of the whole family. Schools and childcare settings are closed, sleep schedules shift, there are frequent moves in and out of… -
Child and Teenager Online Safety
Especially during war and emergency situations, like the one that we are currently experiencing, the internet provides us with escapism and pleasure, but it may also present us with challenges… -
Screens in Wartime
Everything you need to know about screen time, both during emergency situations and in general. Pros, cons and what is the recommended screen time for every age group. -
Leaving Children Home Alone
According to law, you can leave children alone at home from the age of 6, but it is recommended not to leave them alone before the age of 9, as… -
Parental Guidance on Managing Child Traumatic Stress
Anxiety has different manifestations among children of different age groups and between children of the same age group. All the information and recommendations that parents need for coping with anxiety… -
Helping Children Understand Tragic Events
A couple of tips that will help you if you need to talk to your children about difficult subjects. -
Children With Special Needs
Helping children with special needs cope with the situation -
Parents in Active Military Service
How you can help your children cope with the recruitment of a parent to military service. It is important to remember that recruitment causes pressure but it also provides an…
Family Care Centers, Mother and Newborn Health Care
Family Care Center (Tipat Halav) Services
Family care centers (Tipat Halav) will gradually reopen. Only centers that meet Home Front Command protection requirements will operate.
To find open family care centers (Tipat Halav) in your area, and make an appointment, call the Ministry of Health hotline at *5400 or 08-624-1010 (press 3 for the Roaring Lion hotline) between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., or visit the family care center finder (Hebrew).
Starting Wednesday, 04.03.2026, you can also find open family care centers (Tipat Halav) and schedule appointments on the website.
Nurse Hotline
The hotline is staffed by family care center nurses, early childhood nutrition specialists, and lactation, sleep, and premature infant consultants. They provide guidance on postnatal care, newborn care, vaccine side effects, development, breastfeeding, nutrition advice, crying, and sleep issues.
Contact the hotline
You can contact the Ministry of Health hotline at 5400* or 08-624-1010 (extension 9) between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Service is available in Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian, and French.
More information about the Tipat Halav hotline
Virtual Parent Groups
Tiponet – virtual group sessions for parents led by Tipat Halav nurses.
The website, part of Tipat Halav services, provides parents with relevant information and additional support through virtual group sessions. Sessions are led by Tipat Halav nurses and aim to support parents and promote child development.
Groups are held in Hebrew and Arabic.
More information and registration for Tiponet groups
Safety for Pregnant and Nursing Women at Shooting Ranges
Pregnant and nursing women seeking a gun license must complete training at a licensed shooting range. Recommendations for pregnant and nursing women at shooting ranges:
- Pregnant women from week 24 until delivery – it is recommended that pregnant women do not participate in shooting ranges due to concerns about fetal hearing exposure.
- Nursing women and pregnant women up to week 24 – there are restrictions due to potential lead exposure:
- Use an open range or an indoor range with a proper ventilation system
- Wear clothing that includes a hat, long-sleeve shirt, and closed shoes
- Use disposable ear protection
- Wear protective earmuffs
- Use protective eyewear
- Wash hands with soap immediately after the rang
- Put clothes directly in the laundry and shower immediately upon returning home
- Use green ammunition if possible (contains lead protection measures)