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Essential health tips, expert advice and real-life stories to guide expectant parents through every stage of pregnancy and childbirth

Teenagers should consume three cups of dairy a day.

From pre-conception to teenage years, a look at eating right every step of the way

FoodSeptember 17, 2015

Pankaj Shrivastav established the country’s first fertility unit. Satish Kumar / The National

Dubai doctors warn against cheaper IVF treatments at the cost of extra risks

UAEAugust 19, 2015

Cecile de Scally, the co-founder of Baby Senses, leads a demonstration at its centre in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Sarah Dea / The National

Taking baby steps with the UAE’s new midwife service

June 11, 2015

Mohammed Othman and Eman Ahmed watch over their little girl Tala at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital in Ajman. Tala was born 11 weeks premature, but the couple are hoping to take her home this month. Ravindranath K / The National

‘After losing hope my daughter was still alive, I heard her crying’

UAEJune 07, 2015

Dr Pankaj Shrivastav established the UAE’s first fertility unit in Dubai in 2004. Satish Kumar / The National

Obesity and lifestyle big factors in infertility, doctor warns

HealthApril 23, 2015

Sally Antoun says she often spends hours walking around Abu Dhabi Mall while her children play in one of the child-amusement centres in the mall. Mrs Antoun uses the time to get some exercise, clear her head, and, of course, window-shop. Lee Hoagland / The National

Women walk in UAE malls to stay healthy

HealthMarch 12, 2015

Dr Soraya Farah, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Serenity Clinic Foetal Maternal Care, said there were factors to weigh up before women begin to use an oral contraceptive pill. Anna Nielsen for The National

Women must be made aware of contraceptive pill risks, say UAE doctors

HealthMarch 04, 2015

UAE pharmacists don’t ask questions of women buying pregnancy kits

HealthFebruary 20, 2015

It's possible to return to gentle exercise three weeks after a natural childbirth, and six to eight weeks after a C-section. iStockphoto.com

Fitness dos and don’ts for expectant and new mums

WellbeingFebruary 16, 2015

Emirati woman who suffered 10 miscarriages gives birth to baby girl

HealthFebruary 01, 2015

C-section risks must be clear

OpinionJanuary 08, 2015

The women’s majlis: Want a baby? Get a plan first

December 18, 2014

Matthew and Lenka Dalby with their new baby Elizabeth. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National

Hypnobirthing helps ease fear of pain for expectant mothers

WellbeingDecember 08, 2014

Personal trainer Anna Holmes gives pregnancy fitness training to Jane Flournoy at the Smart Fitness. Pawan Singh / The National

Make pregnancy and birth easier by keeping fit

HealthOctober 26, 2014

Free health checks for pregnant women at three hospitals

HealthOctober 07, 2014

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds expecting first child

October 06, 2014

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