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raising your baby
‘Help, I’m jealous of my baby’s nanny!’

A Dubai-based media executive and mum-of-one asks our psychologist what to do about her resentful feelings towards her domestic helper
January 22, 2020
things to consider
8 ways to lessen your eco guilt (even while living in the desert)

Are environmental issues finally starting to prick your conscience? Here are some practical (and easy) tips on being a greener family in the UAE
April 22, 2019
things to consider
Your step-by-step guide to hiring and sponsoring a domestic helper in Dubai

Live out, live in, using an agency or going it alone, we guide you through the maze to find that perfect person to help take care of your family
February 20, 2019
birth
Why this Dubai-based nutritionist ate her baby's 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
February 20, 2019
bumps to birth
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
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
uae birth guide
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
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
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
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

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