Dr. Yael Cohen

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Dr. Yael Cohen - Specialist in Neonatology and Gynecology, Director of the Obstetric Emergency Department at Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Dr. Yael Cohen is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, serving as the director of the obstetric emergency department in the Women and Maternity Department at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. She accompanies women throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirth – from pre-pregnancy counseling, through pregnancy and childbirth monitoring, to postpartum care.

Dr. Cohen has extensive experience in treating pregnant women, including high-risk pregnancies, and she emphasizes providing personal, attentive care based on current knowledge. As part of the OB/GYN at Shaare Zedek Hospital, Dr. Cohen receives patients for private consultations before and during pregnancy, and performs private births and cesarean sections according to the patient's needs.

She graduated from medical school at the Hebrew University and Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, and completed her residency in neonatology and gynecology at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. She also underwent advanced training in ultrasound and menopause medicine at Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Cohen combines extensive medical knowledge, rich clinical experience, and a warm personal approach – from a comprehensive view of a woman's needs at all stages of her life.

Pregnancy monitoring and support for high-risk pregnancies
Dr. Cohen specializes in accompanying women throughout pregnancy, including complex or high-risk pregnancies. She ensures close monitoring, early diagnosis of complications, and providing personalized medical instructions – with the aim of ensuring a normal pregnancy and safe birth.
Pre-pregnancy and prenatal counseling
Depending on the unique needs of each woman, Dr. Cohen provides counseling before pregnancy and in the advanced stages leading up to birth. Within this framework, a personalized medical and birth plan is built that includes tests, training, and preparation for the birth process.
Contraceptive counseling and insertion
Dr. Cohen provides professional and personalized advice on choosing contraceptives, including the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs). She helps women make informed decisions about their sexual health and fertility, while adapting to their individual needs and the stage of life they are in.

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