Supporting Women’s Wellness and Halacha
A new mother needs support and rest, and is in niddah for the first weeks postpartum. Her recovery from childbirth, and the practicalities of infant care, can have implications for the observance of harchakot.
A new mother needs support and rest, and is in niddah for the first weeks postpartum. Her recovery from childbirth, and the practicalities of infant care, can have implications for the observance of harchakot.
Postpartum bleeding typically continues for weeks, and can stop and start again. Gentle bedikot and halachic guidance can help a woman complete the seven clean days.
A strong marriage balances personal development with close connection. Accepting and appreciating differences, and approaching conflict with the right tools, can deepen understanding and strengthen a couple’s bond.
The menstrual cycle shapes a woman’s fertility, contributes to her overall health, and sets the rhythm for taharat hamishpacha.
Yoatzot Halacha Fertility Counselors offer personal consultations to women and couples who seek halachic guidance along their fertility journey.
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The research arm of Nishmat’s Yoatzot Halacha builds upon the learned experience of Yoatzot in the field and the rulings of Nishmat’s Rabbanim. The Institute publishes source-based halachic discussions, with both updated medical information and sensitivity to women’s concerns, in accordance with the standards of the Yoatzot Halacha.
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