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uae birth guide
11 things you didn't know about your maternity leave rights in the UAE
Private-sector employees are entitled to 45 days of paid maternity leave in the UAE, but that's by no means the full story. Here are some things you may not have realised about your maternity leave rights in the UAE...
November 01, 2017 -
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paperwork and practicalities
All the paperwork you need to have a baby in the UAE
From marriage certificates to baby passports and visas, so much documentation is required to give birth in the UAE that at first it’s just plain confusing. Here’s your pregnancy- and newborn-paperwork action plan...
March 21, 2017 -
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paperwork and practicalities
All the paperwork you need to have a baby in the UAE
From marriage certificates to baby passports and visas, so much documentation is required to give birth in the UAE that at first it’s just plain confusing. Here’s your pregnancy- and newborn-paperwork action plan...
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pregnancy
Debate: Should you find out your baby's gender before birth?
To find out or not to find out? Our readers share their opinions on the pros and cons of knowing if it’s a boy or a girl…
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healthy baby
8 freaky facts about babies you didn't know before
They cry with an accent, and other curious truths that make newborns even more amazing than you think
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bumps to birth
Caffeine in pregnancy: Why even decaf coffee could harm your baby
New research suggests that, contrary to official advice, even low-level caffeine consumption during pregnancy (including chocolate!) may be detrimental to your baby’s health
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family life
12 of Dubai's best parks and outdoor play areas for kids
Make the most of the good weather with our roundup of Dubai’s best free (or almost free) outdoor parks and play areas for parents of babies and toddlers
