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"Just because I didn't give birth 'naturally' doesn't mean it wasn't perfect"

Louise Emma Clarke was heavily medicated during the births of her three babies in Dubai, but she still found each one a magical experience - and in this post, she explains why…
June 14, 2018
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Meet the woman who photographs Dubai mums giving birth

A birth photographer reveals what it's like working in a job that requires immense compassion, stamina and skill
May 08, 2018
pregnancy
Your 3rd trimester in the UAE: The essential pregnancy guide for weeks 34 to birth

Our week-by-week guide to the third trimester gives you everything you need to know about delivering in Dubai
February 27, 2018
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“Why I ditched pain relief to have child number three”

For the birth of her family’s newest member, Charlotte Butterfield forewent her trusted birthing partner, the epidural, and tried hypnobirthing instead
October 12, 2017
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Why you might want to eat your placenta

Dubai-based nutritionist and mum-of-one, Kanika Hughes, explains why she decided to take part in the growing trend of placentophagy, and why you might want to as well
September 30, 2017
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Meet the woman who had Dubai's first 'natural' caesarean

Carla Haibi gave birth to five-month-old Hani El Khoury in April this year via a groundbreaking procedure that’s set to become very popular
September 25, 2017
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Waterbirth, Hypnobirthing and Doulas: Your guide to alternative birth options in the UAE

We’re taught to fear labour, but childbirth can be a calm, happy, even pleasurable experience. Elizabeth Elphick talks to experts and real mums about how to get the birth experience you want
September 24, 2017
choosing a hospital
How to choose your birth hospital in the UAE

It's one of the first and foremost factors to take into account when having a baby, but the decision-making process can be a baffling one for expats. Here's where to start...
September 20, 2017
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"I had an epidural during childbirth and now I feel like a failure"

A Dubai-based new mother says her decision to have an epidural, despite her dreams of a drug-free birth, has left her feeling like she's let herself down. UAE experts advise her
August 24, 2017
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The ultimate hospital bag checklist for mums-to-be

Read our tips from mums and experts on what to include when packing the all-important bag for your stay
August 09, 2017
pregnancy
Childbirth: 6 essential nutrients to prepare your body for labour

We ask nutrition coach and fitness trainer Fiona Donald from Urban Energy Fitness for tips on the foods you should be eating when you're about to have a baby...
June 08, 2017
all about you
Birth Snobbery: Real UAE mums on being judged about their labour

Our mum panel reveals their experiences with birth snobbery and how to tackle it
May 14, 2017
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How childbirth is giving women Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Experiencing a difficult delivery isn’t something that can be swept under the carpet. Experts in the field share their best advice on how to move on from a traumatic birth experience...
May 07, 2017
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Have you ever felt judged for how you gave birth?

We asked some Baby & Child mums whether they've ever experience 'birth snobbery'
March 02, 2017
birth stories
A Dubai mum's story of giving birth with a doula

Kate Kikano, 37, British owner of TKD Lingerie and mum to Elodie, five and Oliver, two, gave birth with a doula the second time round and says it was so much better than her first experience. She shares her birth story with us...
March 02, 2017

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