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Pregnancy

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

Afna Shanavas talks about her undiagnosed arthritis as a teenager ahead of World Arthritis Day. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National

Woman diagnosed at 26 'thought arthritis was for the elderly'

UAEOctober 23, 2026
Abu Dhabi is embracing technology to help improve care for women going through high-risk pregnancies. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi launches pioneering wearable tech trial for pregnant women

UAEOctober 21, 2026
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, has been legal for unmarried women in the UAE since 2021. Getty Images

What is it really like to freeze your eggs in the UAE

WellbeingSeptember 28, 2026
Many woman experience dry skin and pigmentation during pregnancy, while increased sensitivity can make previously used products unsuitable. Getty Images

What to add and remove from your skincare routine during pregnancy

WellbeingSeptember 09, 2025
Fertility rates in the UAE continue to decline, with experts citing a focus on career over family as a crucial factor. AP

More couples should be able to afford IVF

EditorialAugust 11, 2025
Prof Kypros Nicolaides speaking at the International Foetal Medicine Foundation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Burjeel Medical City

Meet the 'father of foetal medicine' who is dedicated to reducing maternal mortality rate

UAEOctober 03, 2024
Liz Chrastil, a neuroscientist with the University of California, Irvine, holds her newborn son in May 2020. Liz Chrastil via AP

Mum brain isn't just a pop culture term

CommentSeptember 27, 2024
A woman gets her first jab of the Covaxin vaccine at a hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Getty Images

Pre-pregnancy malaria injection could protect women and their babies

HealthAugust 14, 2024
Scientists said the findings were surprising, not least because a direct vaccine effect on the babies was unlikely. AFP

Covid vaccine for pregnant women 'safe for newborn infants'

HealthFebruary 06, 2024
In group classes, remember each pregnancy is different, so know your body's limit and don't compare you ability to others. Getty Images

Familiar movement key to exercising safely when pregnant

WellbeingJanuary 09, 2024
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / Getty Images)
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FootballDecember 23, 2023
Modern diets mean some pregnant women are missing key nutrients, a study has found. Photo: University of Southampton

Plant diets failing pregnant women

HealthDecember 05, 2023

Treatment hope for pregnant women with diabetes

HealthOctober 03, 2023
The synthetic embryos lack the necessary tissue that would allow them to develop into foetuses. Getty

Scientists create synthetic embryo with a heartbeat

HealthJune 19, 2023

Lonely struggle for women who suffer perinatal depression

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HealthMarch 10, 2023
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