Pregnancy

Health Insurance

Depending upon the type of policy you have, there is a waiting period.  Please make sure that you notify Harel Yedidim of the pregnancy as soon as possible - they will be able to assist you in making the appointments that you will need.

Contact: Einat Cohen. 054-5297775. einat@yedidim.co.il

Private Ob-Gyn’s

You may decide to have a private consultation and you can contact the following:

Combining Academic Career with Pregnancy and Motherhood

How will my PI and peers react? How should I let them know? How will this affect my academic career? See the articles below, written by female scientists at Weizmann.

• What to expect (from you PI and yourself) when you are expecting
• Combining motherhood and science

Nannies, Kindergarten and more

Once you are home with your newborn, you may be ready to look for some childcare. Private daycare and nannies can be found for babies up to age 3. Contact us for an up to date list of options, and you can read more at K-12 Education.

Counselling Services & Support

There is a free of charge counselling service on campus which enables you to discuss and think through any personal difficulties with a trained professional. All appointments are completely confidential. 

Fertility Treatments

Some people get pregnant quickly, but for others it can take longer. We want you to know that  we’re here to help.  Israel is a world leader in fertility treatments. Information can be found here and we encourage you to contact us for help locating specialist doctors and other practical assistance.

Note that fertility and IVF treatments are not covered by Harel Yedidim health insurance. 

Support through other challenges

In some cases pregnancy is unwanted or shadowed by unwelcome circumstances such as  abortion, baby loss, or postpartum depression. The Institute offers free of charge discreet counselling on campus. Below you will find some related links.

• Baby Loss
• Termination of Pregnancy