| The National: New hotline to offer breastfeeding advice |
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 New hotline to offer breastfeeding advice in three languages.
The new hotline will encourage mums to breastfeed by offering assistance, advice and support. Breastfeeding Friends, a voluntary non-profit organisation set up under Sharjah's Supreme Council for Family Affa read more >> |
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| High risk pregnancy: The role of a Fetal & Maternal Medicine Specialist, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
For most women, pregnancy is a smoot read more >> |
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| Preconception consultation in Dubai; What to discuss with your doctor before you get pregnant, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidishere.
It would be ideal if every pregnancy read more >> |
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| The National: `Circumcision should be sponsored, says Mufti` |
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 The Grand Mufti of Dubai has criticised the high cost of newborn circumcision, saying that insurance companies must meet the needs of their clients and that people should not be burdened by a procedure considered a duty in Islam.
Muslim parents say that male circumcisi read more >> |
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| The National: `We`re not too posh to push` |
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 Mothers yesterday defended their choice to have babies by caesarean section despite a preference by most doctors for natural birth. Of about 200 deliveries each week at Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the largest maternity hospital in the country, about 65 are by c-sect read more >> |
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| Pelvic floor exercises after pregnancy and delivery, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
If you are interested in information read more >> |
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| Advice about exercise after pregnancy, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
Benefits in starting exercising
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| Best Sleeping position in late pregnancy, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
What is the best position to sleep i read more >> |
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| Nutrition in Pregnancy; Vitamin D, by by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute (www.9medical.com). He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here (link to article).
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| Breastfeeding Q&A monthly meet-ups, 3rd Saturday of each month |
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 Breastfeeding Q&A is pleased to announce the resumption of monthly meet-ups at the Organic Cafe in Dubai Mall on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 12 noon.
The first meeting will be on Saturday 21st January. ABM Breastfeeding Counsellor Sian and Breastfeeding Q&A read more >> |
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| BE EMPOWERED |
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 BE EMPOWERED is a group consisting of birthing and baby specialists, who have come together to provide a support system for expectant mums in Dubai and the UAE. Each member brings a slightly different angle to birthing and postnatal support.
Primarily made up o read more >> |
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| Air travel and pregnancy, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
A lot of pregnant women are worried read more >> |
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| Vaginal birth after a Cesarean Section, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
More than one in five deliveries in read more >> |
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| `Prenatal Yoga Q & A`, by Shelley from Yoga Mama Dubai |
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 Shelley is a popular prenatal yoga teacher in Dubai. She holds group classes and private sessions. You can follow her classes and events on her Facebook page Yoga Mama Dubai. Shelley draws on her life-long studies of the body and movement through her 15 years of dancing read more >> |
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| The Gulf News: Very pre-term boys less likely to live than girls |
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 Australian research shows boys' mortality rate at 23% compared to girls' 19% while functional disability also higher among boys. Babies born extremely prematurely have much better survival odds now than in years past, but boys seem to be lagging behind girls despite adv read more >> |
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| New trial: Supplement raises pregnancy changes |
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 If you`re thinking about having a baby make sure you take the recommended supplements. A clinical trial at University College London and The Royal Free Hospital has shown that women taking them have a higher chance of pregnancy.
The study of 58 women looked at the preg read more >> |
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| Hypothyroidism in pregnancy, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis here.
What is hypothyroidism?
In our nec read more >> |
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| Dr George Michailidis, MRCOG, writes for Pregnant in Dubai |
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 Pregnant in Dubai is thrilled to announce that Dr George Michailidis will share his knowledge and expertise with Pregnant in Dubai users. Dr George works at N9ne Medical Institute, Dubai Healthcare City.
About Dr George Michailidis
Dr George Michailidis is Fetal & read more >> |
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| What you need to know about premature labor and delivery in Dubai, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis click here.
What is premature (preterm) bi read more >> |
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| Having your 20 weeks ultrasound scan in Dubai. What you need to know, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis click here.
Ultrasound scanning has r read more >> |
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| Having a dating ultrasound scan in Dubai, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis click here.
Dating ultrasound scan
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| The National: Heart tests for every newborn in Abu Dhabi |
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 Universal neonatal heart screening is a first for the Gulf. Every baby in the emirate will be screened for congenital heart defects from January.
The examination will replace current tests that miss nearly half of cases, putting babies at risk of death or developmental read more >> |
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| Looking for a WELL BABY CLINIC? |
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 Dubai London Clinic offers a Well Baby Clinic that is similar to the Health Visitor services in the UK, minus the home visits.
The clinic is run by fully western-trained nurses. The nurses can offer advice and discussion on all aspects of baby care and give support for read more >> |
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| The National: Diabetes rise in pregnant women causes concern over birth defects |
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 All pregnant women who attend the Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, are to be screened for gestational diabetes because the disease is becoming more prevalent.
The National writes: Although there are no figures for the prevalence of the blood sugar disorder, which occurs o read more >> |
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| Nuchal translucency and screening for Down`s syndrome in Dubai, by Dr George Michailidis |
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 Dr George Michailidis is known as one of the best Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in Dubai. He works at N9NE Medical Institute. He shares his knowledge with the Pregnant in Dubai users. Read more about Dr George Michailidis click here.
What is nuchal translucency (N read more >> |
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| New research: Pre-eclampsia predicted using test during pregnancy |
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 Pre-eclampsia is thought to affect 3-5% of pregnancies. A test carried out during pregnancy could predict which women will develop a potentially fatal condition called pre-eclampsia, scientists say.
Presenting their study to the American Society of Nephrology, research read more >> |
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| The National on First Aid skills for parents |
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 The reporter, Katie Boucher, recently booked herself on to a paediatric first-aid course at the Health Bay Polyclinic in Dubai. Valid for three years and certified by the Dubai Ambulance Service, it included training in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Read more abo read more >> |
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| Respiratory Suncytial Virus (RSV) and Respiratory Reeducation in babies, by Physiotherapist Hafsa from DHTC |
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 Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a virus that attacks the mucous membranes of babies’ respiratory tracts (the nose, throat, windpipe, the bronchi and bronchioles (the air passages of the lungs). RSV is the most common respiratory pathogen in infants and you read more >> |
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| Physiotherapist Hafsa from Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre writes for Pregnant in Dubai |
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 Pregnant in Dubai is delighted to present physiotherapist Hafsa Sliman.
Hafsa is educated in Morocco and France and obtained her Moroccan Diploma in Physiotherapy in 2000 followed by her French Inter University Diploma for a specialization in Respiratory physiotherapy read more >> |
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| Breastfeeding and Breast mastitis |
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 In this article we will focus on Breast mastitis; a common infection that can affect women while they are breast feeding. It is wise to know about the symptoms so you can contact your medical provider as soon as possible if you develop Breast mastitis. Ignoring Breast m read more >> |
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| Avoid honey for newborns |
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 Pregnant in Dubai received an e-mail from one of our followers telling us that they saw a friend let their newborn suckle on a finger dipped in honey. She wrote that she is afraid that others may do the same. Babies have a sweet tooth, but it is important to stay away f read more >> |
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| Toxoplasmosis and Pregnant in Dubai |
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 Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Healthy adults usually do not suffer from toxoplasmosis, and often do not exhibit the symptoms associated with the infection. If there are symptoms at all, they can be similar to the flu.
So why do read more >> |
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| HypnoBirthing from theory to practice, Jasmine Collin explains |
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 Pregnant in Dubai is delighted to have Jasmine Collin, a certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner-The Mongan Method, to clarify and answer common questions about HypnoBirthing.
Jasmine lives in Dubai with her husband and 2 children. Both were born using self hypnosis, deep read more >> |
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| Gulf News: One in six UAE couples have fertility issues |
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 Stress, late marriage, a genetic condition that produces a hormonal imbalance are the leading causes of infertility in women in the UAE, an expert said. "Many women also put off conceiving [children] till after their post-graduate studies," said Dr Awatif Al B read more >> |
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| PiD First Person: Post Natal Depression in Dubai – Tracy tells her story |
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 Hi my name is Tracy, and I have postnatal depression!! My husband and I moved to Dubai as newlyweds in October 2008. Before moving to Dubai I practiced as a paediatric nurse. When I moved to Dubai I gave up nursing to find a more social life friendly job so I became a p read more >> |
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| Genetic Counseling and pregnancy |
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 Genetic counseling is the process of determining you and your partner’s risk of passing on an inheritable disease to your baby. Your medical provider will tell you if you should consider genetic counseling. It starts with an investigation of your blood relatives o read more >> |
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| The importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy |
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 Having a healthy baby means that you need to make sure you are healthy.
You have most likely heard it before, but one of the most important things you can do to help prevent serious birth defects in your baby is to get enough Folic Acid. Folic Acid is especially import read more >> |
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| Back to Basics: The importance of home safety and to know how to act in an emergency situation |
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 Tracy Fountain, founder of Back to Basics, does like many us of, rely on home help to look after her children from time to time. She found herself leaving contact numbers and notes with instructions on what to do in an emergency, just in case an accident happened. This read more >> |
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| The importance of PEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE, by Dr Phillips from Synergy Integrated Medical Centre |
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 Dr Phillips from Synergy Integrated Medical Centre will in this article give insight to the importance of pediatric first aid courses and what to expect to learn attending one.
Dr. Randall Phillips is an Emergency Specialist, expert in Sports Medicine and he is practic read more >> |
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| The swings of mood in pregnancy |
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 Being pregnant you will most likely have experienced a mood swing or two. They are a very common side effect of pregnancy. Even if you are over excited about being pregnant, you can still feel stressed or overwhelmed. You might worry about things like: How are we going read more >> |
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| Synergy Integrated Medical Centre contributes to Pregnant in Dubai |
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 Pregnant in Dubai is thrilled to announce that Synergy Integrated Medical Centre will contribute to our portal. Their medical experts, in different fields, will share their knowledge through articles and answering questions from Pregnant in Dubai’s users.
Do read more >> |
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| Breastfeeding versus bottle feeding, by Dr Parviz Rashvand, Synergy Integrated Medical Centre |
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 Breast feeding is of great benefit to the child and the mother. It provides essential nutrients not available in any other forms and gives the mother a balance of hormones that ensures resistance to diseases after childbirth.
However, both breastfeeding and bottl read more >> |
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| Skin-to-skin contact, by Dita Osman |
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 Dita Osman is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant writing for Pregnant in Dubai. Read more about Dita click here.
The Standard procedure
When the baby is born, it is handed over to a nurse to wash, weigh, measure, apply drops and injections, wrap the baby in a warm blanke read more >> |
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| Delayed cord clamping, by Dita Osman |
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 Dita Osman is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant writing for Pregnant in Dubai. Read more about Dita here.
The Standard procedure
When the baby is born, the umbilical cord is clamped immediately and cut seconds later by the proud father or attending doctor. Baby is read more >> |
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| Expecting a boy in Dubai? Thinking about to circumcise or not? |
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 If you are expecting a baby boy you might have started to think about circumcision. Pregnant in Dubai has had several e-mails from women who ask about circumcision.
In circumcision, the foreskin is surgically removed exposing the end of the penis. A circumcision operat read more >> |
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| Dr Maria Ridao Alonso from Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre writes for Pregnant in Dubai |
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 Dr Maria Ridao Alonso (MD, M.Sc) graduated from the University of Bonn in Germany as a GP allopathic physician in 1992. She has worked three years in Neurology and four years in the Psychiatry fields.
She has a Master's Degree in Preventive Medicine from the Dresden In read more >> |
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| What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? by Dr Maria |
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 Traditional Chinese medicine can be used for fertility treatment (read about it here) and during pregnancy, such as relief from morning sickness. We have all heard about Traditional Chinese Medicine, but we do not always know what it has to offer.
Dr Maria from the Dub read more >> |
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| Fertility Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine, by Dr Maria |
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 Dr Maria from The Herbal Treatment Centre in Dubai will share her knowledge about the usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) in fertility treatment. Read more about traditional Chinese Medicine here
Increase blood flow to the reproductive organs
Special acupunctu read more >> |
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| Newborn screening test in Dubai |
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 The newborn screening test, also called Neonatal Screening Test or the Guthrie test, can identify several metabolic disorders. The test is done to make sure your baby is and will be as healthy as possible. Most babies with birth defects identified by this test don&rsquo read more >> |
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| Medical pain-relieving options for labour |
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 To give birth without medication is often praised, while the use of drugs is considered by some as being weak or a failure. Sometimes medication is needed or wanted, and women should not feel guilty about it.
It is important to attain a balanced approach to pain relief read more >> |
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| The Lamaze method |
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| The Lamaze Technique is a prepared childbirth technique developed in the 1940s and 50s by French obstetrician Dr. Fernand Lamaze. It was developed as an alternative to the use of medical intervention during childbirth that was increasing in use during that period. Lamaz read more >> |
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| Nutrition through pregnancy |
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 What you eat affects your baby’s health – even before conception. What you should eat changes a little through the pregnancy. It is a good idea to think through your diet, and see if you should do some changes. Here are some guidelines, but always discuss nu read more >> |
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| 20 weeks ultrasound scan in Dubai |
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 It is common practice in Dubai to have an ultrasound scan at week 20. Mostly it is known as “the 20 weeks scan”, but also named morphology or anomaly scan.
The main purpose of the 18 to 20 weeks scan is to check that the baby is developing normally. The per read more >> |
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| Chicken pox and pregnancy |
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 Chicken pox is here in Dubai at the moment, and if you are pregnant it is important that you know if you are immune or not. You should discuss this with your medical practitioner. If you are not sure you’ve had chicken pox you can find out by a blood test, and the read more >> |
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| Fish and mercury, by Dita Osman |
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 Dita Osman is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant writing for Pregnant in Dubai. Read more about Dita here.
You have probably heard that fish is good for you and for your baby. You have probably also heard that fish is full of mercury and should be avoided.
Who is right?
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| Wisdom of pain in childbirth, by Dita Osman |
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 Dita Osman is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant writing for Pregnant in Dubai. Read more about Dita here (with link to presentation).
Have you ever wondered why childbirth is painful? Is pain necessary? Who would want to suffer, when we have drugs to remove pain?
Why th read more >> |
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| Dita Osman writes for Pregnant in Dubai |
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 Pregnant in Dubai is delighted to present Dita Osman as a contributor to Pregnant in Dubai. Her competence and visions give a new approach to nutrition and holistic health for pregnancy and birth.
Who is Dita?
Dita is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant with a long time i read more >> |
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| Avoiding a flat head for your newborn |
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 Positional plagiocephaly is a disorder where the back or one side of a baby's head is flattened. It is common in the early months of infancy that a baby develops a flat spot on the back of their head. It is caused by the large amount of time that the baby lies flat on h read more >> |
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| Is it necessary to do exercise during pregnancy? |
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 Believe it or not but exercise has a calming effect both for your body and soul. Experts say that both you and your baby become happier from it. If you do exercise on a regularly basis it will be easier to keep up during the tension of the pregnancy.
Important to kno read more >> |
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| Nuchal translucency screening test in Dubai |
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 Nuchal translucency screening is a prenatal test also referred to as the NT or nuchal fold scan. Being an expat and/or pregnant for the first time, this test and what it is trying to detect might be new to you.
Nuchal translucency screening is common in Dubai and offer read more >> |
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| Pregnant in Dubai and health insurance coverage |
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 If you are pregnant in Dubai, then medical insurance is more or less a necessity. You need to carefully consider the insurance you have or are considering to buy, and be fully aware as to what it will cover and what it will not. Be 100% sure as to what the policy contai read more >> |
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| The relationship with your partner in postnatal time |
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 It is impossible to avoid: Relationships can`t help but be altered when a baby arrives.
It is common for relationships to become a little tense in the first few months after a baby is born, so don`t panic. The new addition to the family comes with a number of challenge read more >> |
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| Maternity leave in Dubai |
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 If you are pregnant and working, you need to think about what maternity leave you can expect from your employer. Your maternity leave depends on if you work in the private sector, DIFC or for the Dubai Government.
If you are working in the private sector, the U read more >> |
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| Working mothers and Father-child bonding. Two interesting articles in The National |
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 Working mothers: Companies in the UAE are beginning to adopt programs that help employees balance work and life to help accommodate the needs of working mothers, human resource experts said today at a seminar discussing HR practices in the country. Read the full a read more >> |
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| Exercise program for pregnant and post-pregnant women |
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 During your pregnancy it is important to strengthen your deep core muscles, to be able to hold up your posture with a neutral spine and to be strong around the pelvic girdle. This we need to address to prevent problems in the joints in the lower back and pelvic as well read more >> |
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| Wool babies in Dubai |
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 No fabrics can compare with the comfort, elasticity and health benefits of pure wool, which is what we are looking for when we dress our newborn. Still, for most of us, it might feel wrong to dress a newborn in wool when living in Dubai.
How can your baby's wardrobe be read more >> |
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| Postnatal depression (PND) and Baby Blues and where to get help in Dubai |
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 You can’t wait to meet your baby and take her/him home. We are not going to make you worried, but there is a change that you will experience some baby blues or Postnatal Depression. It is all normal and lot of help to get, but it might be good to know the signs of read more >> |
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| What to write in a birth plan? |
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 A birth plan is a good way to prepare yourself of what you want and what your expectations are for the delivery day and also the doctor. It can be hard to understand what to write in a birth plan especially if it’s your first child and you don’t really know read more >> |
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| Baby Massage, by Irene Li |
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 Massaging your baby is one of the most useful skills to acquire as a parent. There are so many benefits for you and your baby. As Frederick Leboyer wrote in Loving Hands, “Being held, touched and caressed is like food to the baby, food as necessary as minerals, vi read more >> |
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| What is a Doula? Doulas in Dubai |
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 Have you ever felt worried about giving birth? Don’t have any friends or family close? Maybe your husband does a lot of travelling in his work? What if you are having labour and he is in another country? Have you heard a lot of stories about complicated births? Bi read more >> |
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| Aromatherapy oils to give relief, by Irene Li |
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 Pregnancy is a time of great physical and emotional upheaval. There are several oils that can give relief to challenges often experienced during pregnancy. It is important to only use these oils after the 4th month.
Morning sickness - use spearmint ( put 4 to 6 drops read more >> |
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| Take care of your teeth during pregnancy, by dr Ashee |
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 It is important to take care of your teeth during pregnancy. Dra Ashee Rajabali will here, with her experience and knowledge, give us more knowledge and advices for dental care during pregnancy. Dr Ashee Rajabali is the Dental Director at Cocoona Centre for Aesthe read more >> |
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| Morning sickness |
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 Morning sickness refers to the nausea and sometimes vomiting that some women experience through their pregnancy. It is caused by the rapid hormonal changes your body undergoes during pregnancy. This is especially tough on your body during the first few months while you read more >> |
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| Aromatherapy Massage in Pregnancy, by Irene Li |
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 Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of a woman?s life but it is also a time of great physical and emotional upheaval. Aromatherapy massage can play an important role in helping you cope with the stresses of pregnancy - prenatal and post natal. read more >> |
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| Teeth and pregnancy |
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 Pregnancy is a time to take extra special care of your teeth, mouth and gums. Most dentists in Dubai are well educated and offer good quality treatment, but they are not cheap. Still, it is a good investment for you and your unborn baby’s health to visit a dentist read more >> |
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| Stem Cell Banking in Dubai and the UAE |
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 Stem Cell Banking of the umbilical cord blood is increasing. This is a large and complex research field and there are multiple sources on the internet. Here we will give you a short introduction of Stem Cell Banking and a list of places you can contact in Dubai/UAE.
St read more >> |
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| Prenatal well-being - massage and acupuncture in Dubai |
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 It’s important to take care of your self when you are pregnant. Maybe this is the time of your life when you and your body need pampering and care the most. Here we have listed some places in Dubai that offers “well-being” for mums-to-be.
Prenatal we read more >> |
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| Prenatal exercise in Dubai |
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 It is important to move and exercise while you are pregnant. But at the same time it is important to do exercise that are good for a pregnant body. Here are some places that offer prenatal exercises in Dubai.
We will continually update this list. If you know about othe read more >> |
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| Omega-3 in Pregnancy |
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 We all know how important a good diet is in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Your baby relies on you for the vitamins, nutrients, and calories he or she needs throughout their development. Including enough omega-3 in your diet is essential for your baby's normal brain, read more >> |
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| Prenatal Yoga in Dubai |
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 With the increasing popularity of yoga in general, many women are aware of the various physical benefits of prenatal yoga. Yoga is a great way to stay flexible, relieve stress and prepare for birth
Women today want to stay in shape during pregnancy and do what is best read more >> |
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| Caffeine in pregnancy |
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 Are you one of those people who can’t live without your latte or your diet coke or don’t feel like yourself before two espressos in the morning? If you are pregnant or try to conceive, it might be an idea to look into how much caffeine you are consuming dail read more >> |
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| Gestional diabetes - diabetes in pregnancy |
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 Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes where women without previously diagnosed diabetes experience high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. The condition generally has few symptoms and it is most commonly diagnosed by screening. Gestational diabetes almost read more >> |
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| Vitamin and nutritional supplements in pregnancy |
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 During pregnancy you need to make sure that your diet is providing you with enough energy and nutrients for the baby to grow and develop, and for your body to deal with the changes taking place.
There is confusion among expectant mothers and health professionals about read more >> |
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| Acupuncture during pregnancy |
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 As more women seek drug-free treatment for the conditions of pregnancy, this ancient Chinese healing art has much to offer
Acupuncture and morning sickness
Among the many benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy, a recent study has shown its particular effectiveness i read more >> |
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| Stretch marks - a thing we could live without! |
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 Stretch marks or striae (singular stria), as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Stretch marks are often the result of rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy). Stretc read more >> |
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