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Anyone willing to share their Latifa Hospital delivery experiences please?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 July 2013 - 20:16

Hello Ladies...
I am due with my 3rd baby on 9th September. I have been in Dubai 5 years and had my previous kids in the UK. We don't have medical insurance so after researching on here and with friends I decided on Latifa Hospital and I have been very happy visiting Nad al Sheba Clinic and Latifa for my antenatal care. I have looked around the Labour and Delivery suites at the hospital and I am quite happy with that too. I am starting to worry about my husband not being allowed into the Labour ward with me. I don't want to be without him. My mum can come in with me but it isn't the same. I am also wondering about the staff...will I be allocated my own midwife? They are so laid back and it is very much 'Oh there will be lots of staff there' and I don't know what is going to happen. I don't want to feel alone and scared.
I know my hormones are racing and before I felt so sure on delivering there but now I have all of these worries...is there anyone who is willing to talk to me about their experiences at delivering at Latifa Hospital please?

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 14 August 2013 - 17:09
Thanks sooo much white Orchid! And thanks for sharing your email address...I have a few questions so I will contact you in next few days! THANK YOU!!!!! x edited by johjoh on 13/08/2013 No prob! Speak soon :-)
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 14 August 2013 - 17:08
Hi White Orchid Thanks for the post and information. You relieved me as well a bit of my tensions and worries as I am also due to deliver at Latifa around mid sept. Im having twins. So a C section is scheduled.. Is there anything you would specifically like to advice. Thanks. Congrats on your pregnancy! All I can say is that you have chosen *the* best place for multiples (imho). A friend of mine had triplets there recently and was v well looked after, despite being in nicu for about a month. Incidentally, the fantastic high risk care is the reason most ppl go there. Nothing I would advise in particular but feel free to mail me if you like. Good luck :-)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 20:44
Thanks sooo much white Orchid! And thanks for sharing your email address...I have a few questions so I will contact you in next few days! THANK YOU!!!!! x <em>edited by johjoh on 13/08/2013</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 12:39
Hi White Orchid Thanks for the post and information. You relieved me as well a bit of my tensions and worries as I am also due to deliver at Latifa around mid sept. Im having twins. So a C section is scheduled.. Is there anything you would specifically like to advice. Thanks.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 12:39
Hi White Orchid Thanks for the post and information. You relieved me as well a bit of my tensions and worries as I am also due to deliver at Latifa around mid sept. Im having twins. So a C section is scheduled.. Is there anything you would specifically like to advice. Thanks.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 10:46
Hi I had my 3 babies at Latifa so would be happy to answer any questions you have. All 3 births went v well (although I had 3 c-sections - 1st emcs and other 2 planned). Don't worry about the husband rule - they normally don't enforce it. Curtains are drawn around the beds in the labour suite and normally men sit in there with their wives. They simply have that rule in case a local lady objects (I have never heard of this happening as most of them are hidden away or covered on the ward). In any case, once you get to the delivery suite they are allowed in. I was allocated my own midwife who was lovely, although she clocked off once her shift was over and I started off with another one (also v nice). This is the same as in the uk where medical staff prefer to work on a rota. You're right, they're v relaxed at LH as they are v v experienced - they deliver around 800 babies per month. I had medical insurance personally for my 1st 2 but specifically chose this hospital for that reason. All the high risk cases go there so personally I wouldn't worry about anything. Any more questions, let me know. I have been quite involved with LH in the past as I ran a support group there so would be happy to help. edited by WhiteOrchid on 13/08/2013
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 08:29
Bump :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 00:49
Same boat.. Bump
 
 

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