Your child's birth could also give a lease of life to someone else. The science of cord blood banking harnesses the power of umbilical cord blood, rich in stem cells that can treat life-threatening diseases.

Unlocking hope: Why you should donate cord blood

Have a baby on the way? Here’s how you can donate cord blood to a public bank

Low resistance training during pregnancy, to energise

Ditch the weights and skip the high-impact routines

Fitness during pregnancy is crucial as it keeps a check on blood pressure levels and helps curb emotional exhaustion and fatigue.

Is it safe to take a flu vaccine when pregnant?

Myth vs facts: What WHO advises on influenza immunisation during pregnancy

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‘Artificial wombs’ may soon see human trials: Report

Regulators are expected to consider clinical trials of the system which mimics the womb

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Breastfeeding reduces risk of cardiovascular problems

World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for up to six months

The surprising cardio-metabolic benefit for maternal health is particularly important for women who experienced a complicated pregnancy.

What parents need to know about postpartum treatment

Research shows that as many as 1 in 7 women will experience depression after childbirth

Some women are particularly vulnerable to postpartum depression.

New UAE Labour Law: Maternity leave extended to 60 days

What is the paternity leave in the UAE?

In the new UAE Labour Law law, employees have been given a parental leave and the entitlement of maternity leaves has been extended to 60 days, as compared to the earlier maternity leave of 45 days. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

Simple measures can prevent 1m baby deaths a year

The researchers estimated that 35.3 million of the babies born in 2020 were premature

Eight proven and easily implementable measures could prevent more than 565,000 stillbirths.

UAE: 5 things to do when you find out you’re pregnant

UAE: 5 things to do when you find out you’re pregnant

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How to get free mother and child checks in Abu Dhabi

The Maternal and Child Health Programme provides prenatal, antenatal, ‘well child’ visits

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5 budget hacks for new mums to save money

From baby formula and nappies to car seats, here's how you can budget your expenses

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‘My twins had to have blood transfusions in the womb’

Rare blood disease meant her antibodies were fighting their red blood cells

Bernadette Panganivan with her family

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