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Need doctor/hospital for twins in Abu Dhabi AND Dubai

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 15:27

I am facing a slightly complicated situation: I am 15 weeks pregnant with twins. I live in Dubai but work in Abu Dhabi so the amount I am covered for in Abu Dhabi is much higher than Dubai. My current doctor (who is not authorised for deliveries in UAE) has been telling me that because of a large fibroid, I might deliver earlier than expected (around the 32 week mark) although he hopes I will last upto the 35-6 week mark. Fingers crossed. The problem is that I need to register in a hospital in Dubai (for emergencies) AND Abu Dhabi (if carry to 'term') since the twins will have to stay in the hospital a few days and I would rather that it is covered by insurance since the costs can really creep up. Any advice relating to good hospitals that can handle multiples would be appreciated.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 19:50
Hi, Dr. Rosalie Sant from Primavera clinic in healthcare city has alot of experience delivering twins and she delivers at city hospital which has a good NICU in case the twins are preterm.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 08:07
Hi With regards to Abu Dhabi, the Al Noor Hospital will transfer you to either Corniche or Al Rahba (both government)in the event of any complications as they are not set up to deal with preterm deliveries, there is a cut off I think it may be 35 weeks or before but I'm not 100% on this exactly. I know this as I registered there and went for some antenatal appointments, they told me in the event of any complications they would suggest I go to Al Rahba, so I just switched there and delivered there and was happy with the care. Unfortunately you do have to pay and claim back at both the Corniche and Al Rahba but (in my opinion) you wont get better care in AD. PS I know a few twin mums in AD, all delivered in Corniche. Hope this helps.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 00:56
btw i agree 100% wid momofmoo..if u have a high risk pregnancy thn dont commute..its not worth the risk !! all the best :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 00:54
i had my twins at dubai hospital n the staff was very gd,,,normal delievery..latifa hospital was what was advised by many if i was to go in preterm labor..but Alhamdulillah all went fine..so for dubai either dubai hospital or preferrably latifa(al wasl) hospital.latifa hospital has a proper big department for nicu.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 13:37
Thanks for your concern mumofmoo and the advice :) I only go to Abu Dhabi a couple of days a week max and that is with a driver. And since the Doc said that I will most probably have a pre-scheduled C-Section, that is the reason I want to register in Dubai and Abu Dhabi both. Of course, if I go into preterm labor then Dubai it will be.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 11:57
I would change your doctor for a start! If you are high risk then you should not be commuting and should be working at home or not at all and your Doc should have given you a letter for your employer to that effect. Your hospital should be near your home. When you go into labour, you do not have to go right to the hospital, it can take 12 hours before you are in full and proper labour. You do not sit in the hospital for all that time.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 09:54
Thanks for the feedback Beany! I believe it will have to Al Noor since that is covered by insurance and I have had good feedback from others as well. Corniche, although I have heard its excellent, only does reimbursement, not direct billing with insurance.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 08:18
Twins, how exciting! I think in AD you'd be advised to register at the Corniche hospital (Mina Rd area, near the old Sheraton hotel) as it's the govt dedicated maternity hospital and is said to have more experienced staff and a larger NICU. Other main option is the new Al Noor on Airport Rd, which is a private hospital with maternity ward and small NICU (I had my baby there and it was fine but it was a single full term delivery). I don't know much about Dubai hospitals. Good luck!
 
 

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