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UAE birth guide

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
birth
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
birth stories
UAE Birth Stories: “The doctor said I could lose both of my babies”

Carine Badreddine, a marketing consultant from Canada, was delighted to discover she was expecting twins. But a high-risk pregnancy, premature birth and a stint in NICU has taught her some lessons for life
April 12, 2018
things to consider
Should you bank your baby’s cord blood? And other birth practices to consider

We look at the practicalities behind a practice that could one day save your child’s life, plus the lowdown on pregnancy acupuncture, doulas and placenta encapsulation
March 06, 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
pregnancy
Your 3rd trimester in the UAE: The essential pregnancy guide for weeks 28 to 32

Our week-by-week guide to the third trimester gives you everything you need to know about delivering in Dubai
February 27, 2018
pregnancy
Your 2nd trimester in the UAE: The essential pregnancy guide for weeks 20 to 27

Our week-by-week guide to the second trimester gives you everything you need to know about delivering in Dubai
February 06, 2018

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