Every parent who has a newborn child will agree that it is tremendous both to welcome a baby into the world and, at the same time, to take care of his or her life. Developing a perspective of the early years Basically as a parent in the UAE you have several resources that may assist in handling the initial days with your child. 

Let’s explore some newborn health resources in the UAE and how you can access them.

Government Health Websites

The following are several UAE government websites through which a parent can access all the information and services a newborn requires. These websites are invaluable in providing a starting point that can help people navigate the necessary healthcare services.

Ministry of Health and Disease Prevention

The Ministry of Health and Prevention of the UAE serves as a one-stop for all health-related information. It provides information on newborn care, Immunization and maternal care services. Parents can also get information about public health programmes and wellness programmes as well as government-run hospitals.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

The DHA is responsible for delivering an array of healthcare services to the people of Dubai. Their site encompasses information on newborn care, breastfeeding and health services for children. The DHA also provides online appointments for paediatric services and health records via smart services.

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)

SEHA operates and oversees the public health facilities in Abu Dhabi and provides a wealth of information on children's health. They have detailed information on newborn screening, immunisation and special neonatal care services provided at SEHA centres.

Reliable Sources of Medical Advice

In matters pertaining to the health of your newborn, it is always useful to get some professional advice. These are some of the reliable sites that offer evidence-based information that can be useful to new parents in the UAE.

World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO has a website through which anyone wishes to get the guidelines in the field of global health including newborn care. For feeding advice and any other issue relating to early childhood practices such as immunisation, the site postulates scientific data collected from scientific research.

Emirates Pediatric Society (EPS)

The Emirates Pediatric Society is oriented towards paediatric practice in the UAE and disseminates relevant data and material. Their website contains articles as well as guidelines for parents and interested healthcare professionals, guaranteeing that you shall be exposed to the correct and up-to-date information only.

La Leche League International (LLLI)

For breastfeeding and to get useful advice La Leche League International is a well-known resource. They are based in the US, but they provide much useful information relevant to the international level and the UAE, in particular. On their website, you will find information on how to breastfeed better, what to do if there are complications, and information about local support groups.

Parenting is always an exciting phase but more so with your first child; nonetheless, the UAE provides adequate new parent support structures. By regularly visiting the government health websites, accessing reliable sources of medical advice and keeping in contact with the local health departments, you can guarantee good care of the baby. These are detailed resources that you can use if you need help in matters such as vaccinations, breastfeeding or care of the newborn to ensure the best is provided for the child from the word go.