Health Insurance
Contact the International Office to obtain a guide for being pregnant in Israel and we will send you insurance-appropriate information, whether you are insured with Harel or through Bituach Leumi.
If you are insured with Harel, make sure to notify them 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.
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
A free-of-charge counseling service on campus 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. If you are insured with Bituach Leumi, there is coverage.
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.
