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Doulas/Hospitals/ObGyn Recommendations please (First timer)

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 January 2000 - 00:00

Dear All,

A bit of repetition from previous threads maybe but I am so new to being pregnant and knowing my options. I have a moderate fear of hospitals/medical procedures so the actual delivery is giving me the sweats at the moment. The majority of ladies share negative birth stories to add to it :s

Your updates will be highly appreciated on:
- [u]Doulas[/u] - recommendations and contacts please. How much do they cost? My mother will be around for the birth so are these professionals still worth their while?
- [u]Hypnobirthing[/u] - experiences and recommendations of classes?
- [u]Ob/Gyn[/u] - I am seeing Dr Khaled Kouteich at Armada Medical Centre at the moment, he is the most gentle and calm doctor I have found in Dubai till now. I do not know how it works to see someone in a clinic vs a hospital doctor
- [u]Hospita[/u]l: The above doctor delivers at Al Zahra Dubai Hospital. Any experiences? Ideally I would like to experience a natural birth.

It would be great if one could join a group discussing all these above topics and learning from the wisdom of experienced mothers around us :)

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 August 2016 - 15:54
Hi! Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm also 4 months along now :) This board used to be buzzing with activity but unfortunately has quietened down now. Still some searches will turn up results for doulas and reviews for Al Zahra hospital. I haven't had experience with hypnobrthing either. I had read hypnobrithing and natural birth books earlier for my first baby, but when I went into labour my daughters heartrate dropped very low and had to be monitored throughout, which meant I was strapped into the bed with a heartrate monitor on for the baby and couldnt move around - the exercises and tips I had learnt couldnt be used! There are a few threads on here about them though. As for the hospital, does your insurance cover American Hospital or City Hospital? They are known for great maternity care and their doctors are excellent. I'm seeing Dr. Raj at American Hospital and I'm super happy with her, and know many friends who have delivered with her and been happy. Dr Braithwaite is at the same hospital and also has great reviews. I would recommend seeing an in-house doctor than a clinic doctor for pregnancy - I heard a story from a friend who was seeing a clinic doctor for her pregnancy who delivered at Medcare, but when it came time for the delivery the doctor wasn't able to reach in time. The hospital was very confused about what to do and kept her waiting a long time. She said the doctor reached in just enough time to catch the baby's head basically, the rest was all done by midwives and she wasn't able to get epidural in time either. :( Sourskittleashnut, thank u so much for your lively answer :) Yes this doctor also delivers at Al Zahra. I have my 12 week scan due in a couple of days. Will start doing the rounds of diff hospitals and doctors soon. Unfortunately American hospital isn't covered in my insurance but City hospital is. I'm trying to get an appointment with Dr Britt Clauson soon. She comes highly recommended from this forum. Only downside is I live In Marina so there's always that risk of travelling the distance. If you hear of mire recommendations from Al Zahra, please let me know.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 17 August 2016 - 16:29
Hi! Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm also 4 months along now :) This board used to be buzzing with activity but unfortunately has quietened down now. Still some searches will turn up results for doulas and reviews for Al Zahra hospital. I haven't had experience with hypnobrthing either. I had read hypnobrithing and natural birth books earlier for my first baby, but when I went into labour my daughters heartrate dropped very low and had to be monitored throughout, which meant I was strapped into the bed with a heartrate monitor on for the baby and couldnt move around - the exercises and tips I had learnt couldnt be used! There are a few threads on here about them though. As for the hospital, does your insurance cover American Hospital or City Hospital? They are known for great maternity care and their doctors are excellent. I'm seeing Dr. Raj at American Hospital and I'm super happy with her, and know many friends who have delivered with her and been happy. Dr Braithwaite is at the same hospital and also has great reviews. I would recommend seeing an in-house doctor than a clinic doctor for pregnancy - I heard a story from a friend who was seeing a clinic doctor for her pregnancy who delivered at Medcare, but when it came time for the delivery the doctor wasn't able to reach in time. The hospital was very confused about what to do and kept her waiting a long time. She said the doctor reached in just enough time to catch the baby's head basically, the rest was all done by midwives and she wasn't able to get epidural in time either. :(
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 17 August 2016 - 11:13
Dear All, A bit of repetition from previous threads maybe but I am so new to being pregnant and knowing my options. I have a moderate fear of hospitals/medical procedures so the actual delivery is giving me the sweats at the moment. The majority of ladies share negative birth stories to add to it :s Your updates will be highly appreciated on: - [u'>Doulas[/u'> - recommendations and contacts please. How much do they cost? My mother will be around for the birth so are these professionals still worth their while? - [u'>Hypnobirthing[/u'> - experiences and recommendations of classes? - [u'>Ob/Gyn[/u'> - I am seeing Dr Khaled Kouteich at Armada Medical Centre at the moment, he is the most gentle and calm doctor I have found in Dubai till now. I do not know how it works to see someone in a clinic vs a hospital doctor - [u'>Hospita[/u'>l: The above doctor delivers at Al Zahra Dubai Hospital. Any experiences? Ideally I would like to experience a natural birth. It would be great if one could join a group discussing all these above topics and learning from the wisdom of experienced mothers around us :) Bump up
 
 

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