Women often ask me: “What is the best place to give birth in Jerusalem ?” I always answer that it really depends on what her wishes are. Some women want to give birth in a home-like environment; some find it most important not to be separated from their babies at all; and others want to be in the high-tech environment of a hospital.

 

In the Jerusalem area, there are many options to choose from. There are the four hospitals; you can give birth at home; or you can give birth at the birth cabins of midwife Ilana Shemesh.

 

I have dedicated this part of my website to all the birth choices of the greater Jerusalem area. I gathered information about all six options and put it together in an orderly fashion, so that it may easily be put next to each other and compared. In addition, women have added their personal experiences.

 

It is always advisable to tour the place of choice in advance, in order to get a good impression. After all, the atmosphere does not come across by words on a website or stories from friends. But beware. Often they will tell you things during the tour to persuade you to give birth there, while they are not necessarily telling the whole truth. My goal is to give an impression that is as complete as possible. Thus, this site may contain information that they might not give you during the tour.

 

Ultimately, the most reliable information about the quality of a place comes from women who have given birth there recently. On this site, I also give women the opportunity to add their personal stories in order to give a full and balanced perspective.  

 

Birth Cabins of Ilana Shemesh

 

Bikur Cholim

 

Hadassah Ein Karem 

 

Hadassah Har Hatzofim/Mt. Scopus 

 

Home Birth

 

Sha’arei Tzedek