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Birth experience at Al Noor Airport Road????

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 01:36

We just moved to Abu Dhabi from Al Ain and I'm newly pregnant with my second. I'm finding all the healthcare options options here dizzying- in Al Ain it was pretty simple. I had my first baby at Oasis hospital where my obgyn was also located and it was good.

We are nearest to the Al Noor hospital on Airport Rd and it would be awfully convenient to have my appointments and birth there but I know nothing about it. My first birth was completely natural with midwives at Oasis and we'd like to do the same thing this time. Can anyone tell me what al Noor is like for a natural birth? Do they use midwives for appointments and the birth? How are the facilities? Can baby and husband stay in room with me after the birth? Are there long wait times for appointments and scans? Private rooms available after birth? Can anyone recommend a good obgyn at al Noor who speaks English well and listens to patients who have opinions and preferences about their care? Also any good pediatricians?

Some other general healthcare questions about Abu Dhabi- Do most people go to clinics outsides of hospitals for general Dr visits? We just went to Oasis in Al Ain for everything but it seems here there are more clinics. Are these better in terms of getting appointments and shorter waits?

I realize these are a lot of questions but I would appreciate very much any helpful info! I've searched the forums and not found answers so far.

Thank you!!!

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EW MASTER
Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 16:51
We just moved to Abu Dhabi from Al Ain and I'm newly pregnant with my second. I'm finding all the healthcare options options here dizzying- in Al Ain it was pretty simple. I had my first baby at Oasis hospital where my obgyn was also located and it was good. We are nearest to the Al Noor hospital on Airport Rd and it would be awfully convenient to have my appointments and birth there but I know nothing about it. My first birth was completely natural with midwives at Oasis and we'd like to do the same thing this time. Can anyone tell me what al Noor is like for a natural birth? Do they use midwives for appointments and the birth? How are the facilities? Can baby and husband stay in room with me after the birth? Are there long wait times for appointments and scans? Private rooms available after birth? Can anyone recommend a good obgyn at al Noor who speaks English well and listens to patients who have opinions and preferences about their care? Also any good pediatricians? Some other general healthcare questions about Abu Dhabi- Do most people go to clinics outsides of hospitals for general Dr visits? We just went to Oasis in Al Ain for everything but it seems here there are more clinics. Are these better in terms of getting appointments and shorter waits? I realize these are a lot of questions but I would appreciate very much any helpful info! I've searched the forums and not found answers so far. Thank you!!! i would always choose corniche over any other hospital in ab dabs. corniche is the main government hospital and as such has a lot of experience. if there were to be any problems and you needed the best experience/care then they have the specialist scbu other hospitals do not have, if you give birth at corniche they will always find room in an emergency if you give birth elsewhere they may turn you away, its happened before... also you would have to organise the transport from other hospital to corniche and with todays traffic who knows what may happen. yes the "downstairs" of corniche is a bit of a cattle market, and its improved 400% since i went, and if you can go with the midwifes then you will get seen much quicker, unfortunately i had no choice and had to go to the vip/doctors all the time, but once you are upstairs its all good, when i was there a few years ago now, there was no epidurals 24 hours, once it got to the end of shift that was it... but now thats not the case they are available. corniche have double rooms, and if you get a noisy mum next door it can be a bit of a pain, but then again you are not usually in their too long. i would always go for the best medical care over the surroundings etc.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 06:31
hello [b'>Chgo2AD[/b'>... i am a bit late to this forum i am visiting dr bachar at alnoor hospital airport road i am in 2nd preg.due on 15th nov just wanted to know they will allow my 1st baby to stay with me or not means kids are allowed or not. what the provide during the stay in the hospital...i.e for the new born .like diaper...receiving blanket and all.. .what should i pack for the hospital....for me and the new born thanks reply soon Sorry I'm so late to reply! I thought the care I received from Dr Bashar (especially in the hospital) was fantastic, you are in great hands. He is very pro natural birth or whatever you want your birth to be. I did end up in a csection but only because I was over 41weeks and 0 progress. I brought all of my own stuff for the baby - diapers, wipes, clothes, blanket, etc. Best of luck to you!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 06:31
hello [b'>Chgo2AD[/b'>... i am a bit late to this forum i am visiting dr bachar at alnoor hospital airport road i am in 2nd preg.due on 15th nov just wanted to know they will allow my 1st baby to stay with me or not means kids are allowed or not. what the provide during the stay in the hospital...i.e for the new born .like diaper...receiving blanket and all.. .what should i pack for the hospital....for me and the new born thanks reply soon Sorry I'm so late to reply! I thought the care I received from Dr Bashar (especially in the hospital) was fantastic, you are in great hands. He is very pro natural birth or whatever you want your birth to be. I did end up in a csection but only because I was over 41weeks and 0 progress. I brought all of my own stuff for the baby - diapers, wipes, clothes, blanket, etc. Best of luck to you!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 19:21
Congrats on ur pgcy! Make sure you insist on natural delivery if its your plan, otherwise I found Al noor to be keen offer epidural, Pushy to do cs, etc. I dont mean your doctor, but in general majority of doctors are at al noor. As for post delivery its good, private room, husband and your 1st child can stay with you, etc. even can stay overnight with you. Still double check with them. When i had my baby 6 years ago it was allowed. Go and meet the midwife. She will do a hospital tour, prepare all the questions and ask away! ? diapers, towel & pads were provided during my stay. And a welcome baby pack (shampoo, diaper, lotion, powder, nappy rash cream & cotton buds). Again ask the midwife when u meet her. Things to pack: Baby: Car seat, dont ride the car with a baby in your arms. Camera with a charger ( lots of pictures nd recordings) Diapers in case hospital doesnt provide. Onsie and overall pj (3sets) Blanket (2) Baby shampoo liquid soap if you dont want hospital ones. Towel For you: Pyjamas easy to nurse (3 sets) Underwear (3) Maternity pads (1-2 Packs) Tooth paste, brush, comb, hair dryer, etc Towel Outfit the ones you dress 2 nd trimester. Pre pgcy dresses might not fit. Indoor comfy shoes Take some snacks for you nd your child. Few toys and Books for your child to keep him/her busy. keep her /him with someone during labor, it might scare her /him to see you in pain. thank u so much ....ur list make my packing complete.. i m looking forward for a normal delivery n my dr too..ihe is nice but since my dd born with cs they will not induce me for pain but if the pain occur naturally then they will proceed for normal delivery... i m very much afraid of pain...my dd was born primi i dont know abt the delivery pain so i am thinking to ask pain less normal delivery with epidural.... epidural is bad..... thanx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 09:15
Congrats on ur pgcy! Make sure you insist on natural delivery if its your plan, otherwise I found Al noor to be keen offer epidural, Pushy to do cs, etc. I dont mean your doctor, but in general majority of doctors are at al noor. As for post delivery its good, private room, husband and your 1st child can stay with you, etc. even can stay overnight with you. Still double check with them. When i had my baby 6 years ago it was allowed. Go and meet the midwife. She will do a hospital tour, prepare all the questions and ask away! ? diapers, towel & pads were provided during my stay. And a welcome baby pack (shampoo, diaper, lotion, powder, nappy rash cream & cotton buds). Again ask the midwife when u meet her. Things to pack: Baby: Car seat, dont ride the car with a baby in your arms. Camera with a charger ( lots of pictures nd recordings) Diapers in case hospital doesnt provide. Onsie and overall pj (3sets) Blanket (2) Baby shampoo liquid soap if you dont want hospital ones. Towel For you: Pyjamas easy to nurse (3 sets) Underwear (3) Maternity pads (1-2 Packs) Tooth paste, brush, comb, hair dryer, etc Towel Outfit the ones you dress 2 nd trimester. Pre pgcy dresses might not fit. Indoor comfy shoes Take some snacks for you nd your child. Few toys and Books for your child to keep him/her busy. keep her /him with someone during labor, it might scare her /him to see you in pain.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 18:58
hello [b'>Chgo2AD[/b'>... i am a bit late to this forum i am visiting dr bachar at alnoor hospital airport road i am in 2nd preg.due on 15th nov just wanted to know they will allow my 1st baby to stay with me or not means kids are allowed or not. what the provide during the stay in the hospital...i.e for the new born .like diaper...receiving blanket and all.. .what should i pack for the hospital....for me and the new born thanks reply soon
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 10:18
I too and having my first baby in Abu Dhabi and at the moment figuring out what hospital is best. Corniche or Al Noor? Anyone have an experience with either? Luckily I have a really good OBGYN - but she recommends Dubai hospitals only, and that seems like quiet an adventure, especially when the actual arrival of the baby isn't always planned with a natural birth. Thanks
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 21:30
We just moved to Abu Dhabi from Al Ain and I'm newly pregnant with my second. I'm finding all the healthcare options options here dizzying- in Al Ain it was pretty simple. I had my first baby at Oasis hospital where my obgyn was also located and it was good. We are nearest to the Al Noor hospital on Airport Rd and it would be awfully convenient to have my appointments and birth there but I know nothing about it. My first birth was completely natural with midwives at Oasis and we'd like to do the same thing this time. Can anyone tell me what al Noor is like for a natural birth? Do they use midwives for appointments and the birth? How are the facilities? Can baby and husband stay in room with me after the birth? Are there long wait times for appointments and scans? Private rooms available after birth? Can anyone recommend a good obgyn at al Noor who speaks English well and listens to patients who have opinions and preferences about their care? Also any good pediatricians? Some other general healthcare questions about Abu Dhabi- Do most people go to clinics outsides of hospitals for general Dr visits? We just went to Oasis in Al Ain for everything but it seems here there are more clinics. Are these better in terms of getting appointments and shorter waits? I realize these are a lot of questions but I would appreciate very much any helpful info! I've searched the forums and not found answers so far. Thank you!!! I gave birth (and many of my friends did as well) at Al Noor on airport road all with positive experiences. Many saw Dr Marwan and I saw Dr Bashar - both great in my opinion! All appointments are done directly thru the hospital so that made it easy. If you prefer a female then I recommend Dr Sawsan at the Cure clinic - she does deliver at the new Al Noor. I have heard many positive things about her as well. The hospital does not have midwives so I would suggest getting a doula if that is important to you. All the rooms are private and both hubby and baby can stay with you in room. If you are flexible with the timing of the appointments then you should have no problem getting in and out. I'd suggest booking the first appt of the day but understand that emergencies do happen and those cases will be put before you. For a pediatrician, I would suggest Dr Maurice at the Cure clinic - speaks perfect english and trained in France. Excellent Dr! Hope this helps and GL!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 02:28
Bump! Anyone out there? :)
 
 

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