Parent guides
Calm, evidence-based answers to the questions parents actually ask. Written by Dr. Rabia Shah, DHA Specialist Pediatrician.
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NewbornsNewborns · 6 min
Newborn jaundice: when to worry, when not to
Most newborn jaundice is harmless. Here's how to tell the difference.
NICUNICU · 5 min
What does a neonatologist actually do? A guide for new parents
How a neonatology-trained specialist differs from a general pediatrician.
DevelopmentDevelopment · 5 min
The first 1,000 days: why they matter more than any other
From conception to age two — the window that shapes lifelong health.
- NICU
NICU · 4 min
Premature baby milestones: corrected age explained
Why your preemie's milestones are tracked from due date, not birth date.
FeedingFeeding · 6 min
Breastfeeding in the NICU: a practical guide
How to protect milk supply when your baby is in intensive care.
VaccinationsVaccinations · 7 min
Vaccinations in the UAE: the schedule, the myths, the truth
A plain summary of the UAE childhood vaccination schedule.
- Feeding
Feeding · 5 min
Reflux in babies: normal vs when to act
Most spit-up is normal. Here's the line between reflux and a problem.
Common illnessCommon illness · 5 min
When to take your baby to the pediatrician vs the ER
A clear list of red flags that mean ER, not clinic.
SleepSleep · 5 min
Sleep in the first year: what's realistic
Newborn sleep is fragmented by design. What actually changes over the year.
- Common illness
Common illness · 6 min
Choosing a pediatrician in Dubai: what to actually look for
Beyond the marketing — the things that matter when picking your child's doctor.