Blog

Your question…Am I pregnant?

  • 05 Apr 2018
  • Dr. Afshin PourMirza, MD, Phd, Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Maternal Fetal Medicine, Managing Director of Feto Maternal and GenetYX Center

You missed your period, a question comes into your mind, am I pregnant?  Next thing you do is take a pregnancy test by using one of those over the counters.  You got 2 lines!  Does this mean you are soon to be a mother? 

It is im ...

view more

Is there a right time to get pregnant?

  • 18 Feb 2019
  • Lucy Holmes Sublime Nursing

 Is there a right time to get pregnant?

Having worked in the baby and child industry for 4 years now I often get asked the question “when is the right time to get pregnant?”

F ...

view more

Essential preparations for your newborn's sleep routine

  • 16 May 2018
  • Sublime Nursing

It might seem counterintuitive, but babies are not born with the ability to differentiate between day and night. The first 3 months are spent developing this pattern, so being able to adjust your sleeping patterns to prepare for ...

view more

What are antenatal corticosteroids?

  • 07 Feb 2018
  • Sublime Nursing

Preterm labor is labor that happens too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. If ...

view more

Great C-Section Recovery

  • 10 Apr 2019

Great C-Section Recovery  

After your C-section, you’ll be totally distracted by your beautiful new arrival and excited to get on with your lives as a family. However, you don’t get to do that just yet ...

view more

Get a Great Sleep with Your Baby

  • 02 Jan 2018
  • Sublime Nursing

It might seem counterintuitive, but babies are not born with the ability to differentiate between day-and-night. The first 3 months is spent view more

What is the best way to soothe a teething baby?

  • 04 Jun 2018
  • Sublime Nursing

Typically, babies get their teeth in pairs from the age on 5-6 months. First come the middle two on the bottom. A month or so later, the two above those arrive. Still, it's not uncommon to see a baby with four bottom and no uppe ...

view more

Breast Cancer know-how for women under 40

  • 16 Oct 2018
  • Sublime Nursing

In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there is this quote floating around the internet. The said quote talks about how mammogramming your boobs is more important than instagramming them. While this couldn't be truer (and hilarious in equal par ...

view more

You’re Haven’t Lost Your Mind, You’ve Had a Baby

  • 03 Feb 2019
  • Sublime Nursing

You Haven’t Lost Your Mind, You’ve Had a Baby

You’ve given birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. You and your partner have never felt so happy and blessed. Friends and family are telling you how lucky you are... And ...

view more

Pregnant or Breastfeeding during Ramadan? Somethings you need to know...

  • 02 May 2019
  • Sublime

Although pregnant or breastfeeding ladies are exempt from fasting under Islamic law during the Holy Month, some will choose to fast. The most crucial thing to remember is not to make any decision without first consulting your doctor with his/her full knowle ...

view more

Working Mums Making the Most of their Time this Ramadan

  • 26 May 2019
  • Sublime

Maintaining your family’s schedule throughout the year is challenging, and this can become even more challenging during the Holy Month of Ramadan. For Muslims, the Holy Month is the most glorious of the year and is accompanied by a renewed sense of co ...

view more

Beat the Heat When You’re Expecting

  • 18 Jun 2019
  • Sublime

The temperature’s rising and expecting moms will be feeling it more than most! Hormonal changes in pregnancy mean you’re going to be physically warmer anyway so it’s often a real challenge to feel comfortable during the depths of summer. T ...

view more

Are They Not Entertained? Keeping Kids Engaged this Summer

  • 05 Aug 2019
  • Sublime

My kids are so excited for their summer vacation… unfortunately, I’m not! Like many parents, this time of the year brings a mixture of emotions. Of course, I love the idea of my children being able to chill out and rest over the school break. H ...

view more

Back to School Hacks for Busy Moms

  • 03 Sep 2019
  • Sublime

Family mornings just got a lot busier and there’s no doubt many of us struggle to get back into the morning school routine. So, for the week that’s in it, here are some great ideas you can adopt to save you and your family time (and stress!).

view more

Too much screen time? Easy Alternatives Device-Obsessed Kids

  • 25 Nov 2019
  • Sublime

Today’s children (or the adults of tomorrow, I should say!) are as familiar with technology as we are with an old friend. Their comfort level with phones, tablets, and PCs is so high that they have no problem figuring out how to do any kind of task or ...

view more

Staying Healthy during the Holidays

  • 10 Dec 2019
  • Sublime

We’re fast approaching a time of year associated with family, friends, and indulgence! With the festivities and New Year looming, we can all benefit from continuing to take care of our health despite the temptation to neglect it f ...

view more

Parents and Carers – Enjoy Some Well-Deserved Time Off

  • 18 Dec 2019
  • Sublime

The end of the year can be an intensely busy time with a lot of social events taking place, visits to be made, and invitations to answer. Handling the school holidays, bank holidays, and new year festivities can easily multiply the stress in our lives, even ...

view more

Are you ready to take the first step?

  • 13 Jan 2020
  • Sublime

Every year as the clock strikes 12, the whole world celebrates the beginning of a new year. Every year we make a gazillion promises to ourselves to start the New Year in a better way, but the real challenge starts when the first week passes by and the motiv ...

view more

How to Recognise and Deal with Children’s Aggression

  • 26 Jan 2020
  • Sublime

Most parents feel helpless when it comes to dealing with their child’s anger and aggression. Parents blame their selves and feel that they are failing at parenting, when they are unable to handle the tantrums thrown by their kids. Depending upon your ...

view more

How to Choose Your Child's Nursery System

  • 12 Feb 2020
  • Sublime

nursery school is a school for little children usually between the ages of three and five years – it provides educational play rather than simple childcare under the supervision of professionally trained staff. 

Choos ...

view more

Be Calm and Do the Right Thing at the Time of Emergency – COVID 19

  • 17 Mar 2020
  • Sublime

Life in the UAE is just as good as any developed country. Except for the hot weather and only during summer time. If you are earning well enough to own a nice place to live and send your kids to school - you can lead a content life in the Emirates. 

view more

How to Pick up Signs if Your Child is bullied by their Peers – How to Help Them?

  • 13 Sep 2020
  • Sublime

Schools have now been reopened and kids are back to some sort of normality after a long summer break and distance learning.  However, this will have its own challenges at some point as kids return to their normal routine and some with new form of verba ...

view more

Why right childcare is very important for your family

  • 27 Dec 2022
  • Sublime Nursing

Childcare is an essential part of modern life, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied. It is a crucial support system that allows families to thrive and contributes significantly to the ...

view more

Importamce of having a maternity nurse/night nurse after the birth of your child

  • 30 Dec 2022
  • Sublime Nursing

Having a maternity nurse at home can be a helpful and convenient way to support a new mother during the postpartum period.

Maternity nurses, also known as postpartum doulas or newborn care specialists, are trained professionals who provide support a ...

view more

Life After Losing A Child

  • 04 Jan 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

"It does not appear to make a difference whether one’s child is three, thirteen or thirty if he dies. The emotion in each of us is the same. How could it be that a parent outlives a child?" - Harriet Sarnoff Schiff

 

The death of ...

view more

childhood cancer and its effect on parents

  • 09 Jan 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

Childhood cancer is a devastating experience for the entire family, and it can be particularly hard on parents. It can be emotionally and physically draining to care for a child with cancer, and parents may experience a range of intense emotions, including ...

view more

What are motor skills in children

  • 19 Jan 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

Children grow and develop fast during their toddler years. They start exploring their world more independently. Their coordination improves, and they begin doing more things for themselves. There are many ways in which you can help your toddler develop both ...

view more

Cervical Cancer Awareness

  • 24 Jan 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

Get Informed, Get Screened, Get Vaccinated

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexu ...

view more

What Do We Need to Know About Children's Mental Health

  • 06 Feb 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home ...

view more

Acupuncture & Pregnancy

  • 15 Feb 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

If you're looking for relief from morning sickness, back pain, or other pregnancy issues, you may wonder whether acupuncture during pregnancy helps. Although the scientific evidence is mixed, there's some proof that this ancient method may help women manage ...

view more

What Is Hypnobirthing and Is It Safe?

  • 23 Feb 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

Hypnobirthing is a childbirth technique that emphasizes self-hypnosis and relaxation to reduce pain, anxiety, and fear during labour and delivery. It was developed in the late 1980s by Marie Mongan, who founded the Hypnobirthing Institute.

The techn ...

view more

What is Autism?

  • 21 Mar 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. It is called a "spectrum" disorder because the symptoms and their severity can vary widely from person to person ...

view more

Careing for a Pre-Term Baby

  • 26 May 2023
  • Sublime Nursing

A specialized nurse who cares for preterm babies is often referred to as a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse or a neonatal nurse. These nurses have specialized training and experience in providing care to premature infants and newborns with various ...

view more
Hello, How we can help you?