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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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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
Why do so many mums want daughters not sons?
With sex-selection technology becoming more affordable and more common, the statistics are showing an overwhelming preference for girls. So what is it about mother-daughter relationships that is causing this pro-pink bias?
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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
13 cool places to take kids over the Dubai summer
Stuck for ideas of what to do with little ones when it's so hot outside? Here's our pick of the best (and they're not all soft plays!)
