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UAE birth guide

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7 Steps to having the right birth for you in the UAE

Hypnobirthing expert Jasmine Collin shares her insight on how to prep for a positive birthing experience
February 12, 2019
birth stories
Why this Abu Dhabi mum kept her newborn’s umbilical cord and placenta attached for days after birth

Abu Dhabi-based American/ Columbian Jenny Peña – mum of two and blogger at HeavenlyTreasure.net – explains her choice to have a ‘lotus birth’, a growing childbirth trend that involves keeping the umbilical cord and placenta attached for anything from days to weeks…
February 02, 2019
birth
The first hour after birth is crucial to a child’s wellbeing - here’s why

Also known as ‘the golden hour’, the little window of time right after labour is more important than you might realise
January 29, 2019
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Delayed Cord Clamping and Placenta Delivery in the UAE: What are your options?

Your step-by-step guide to the key post-delivery stages of labour
January 28, 2019
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“My son wasn’t feeding and no-one could tell me why”

At first Maya Fakhouri, a Lebanese senior media executive living in Dubai, found breastfeeding her son Faris (now 6 months) came easily. But when things started to go wrong, she couldn’t help blaming herself…
January 13, 2019
pregnancy
Pregnant in the UAE: Why go to an antenatal class?

From preparing you for parenthood to meeting fellow mums, here’s what you can expect from an antenatal class
November 14, 2018
pregnancy
Ten of the best antenatal classes in the UAE

Want to maximise your chances of having a stress-free, healthy pregnancy and birth? Check out the region’s best programmes that will prepare you for the labour room and beyond.
November 01, 2018
birth stories
“How hypnobirthing helped me give birth to my 5kg baby drug-free”

After a difficult first birth, Hayley Bukhamsin, 34, was determined to have the hypnobirthing experience she’d always dreamed of...
September 18, 2018
pregnancy
How expecting parents can save Dh30k in 9 months

These achievable monthly steps will ensure your finances are in check in time for baby's arrival
August 26, 2018
birth
Looking for a less medicalised birth in the UAE? Here are your options

Choices for women seeking out less “traditional” birth experiences have started to open up here in the UAE in recent years, with everything from hypnobirthing to water births now available. Here’s the lowdown on them.
July 09, 2018
birth
Giving birth in the UAE: Your pain relief options

For mamas looking to make an informed choice when preparing for birth in the UAE, we explore all the pain relief options available, and the best way to plan ahead
July 08, 2018
birth
Is it harder to have the birth you want in the UAE?

From finding a like-minded doctor to choosing a hospital that’s the right fit, we look at the realities of giving birth as an expat
July 06, 2018
pregnancy
Alternative Baby Showers: The trendy new concept to help you celebrate your pregnancy in a more meaningful way

There's rising popularity for the common pregnancy rite of passage to embrace traditional rituals and practices
June 28, 2018
birth
"It's time to stop shaming mums for having drugs during childbirth"

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

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