Help with new born baby (pediatrician, lactation specialists, etc.)

Withnail
By Withnail

hi everyone,

i'm looking for some recommendations for a pediatrician. i heard that the dept at al ahli hospital is good but can anyone recommend a particular doctor (at any hospital)?

also, does anyone know about lactation specialists, or new mother groups, or any other support group type things?

any other tips from new moms and dads would be great.

thanks for your help.

By Ragnarock Raider• 17 Nov 2007 08:36
Rating: 4/5
Ragnarock Raider

We had our baby at Doha Clinic Hospital.

Our Pediatrician is Dr. Khaled Shaboon at the Doha Clinic Hospital. We like him very much, and would not hesitate to recommend him...the only thing I can say is his english is not perfect, so he often sounds like a direct quote from a medical texbook, but he takes time to explain everything, so its all good.

Best of luck to you guys!

Stay safe all.

Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?

By pwb78• 16 Nov 2007 19:26
Rating: 2/5
pwb78

Yes - both pediatricians. We primarily use Dr. Atiya. Don't know a lot about her but she has kids and speaks great English.

By Withnail• 16 Nov 2007 14:48
Withnail

thanks.

these are both doctors in the pediatrics area?

do you use one? any more info on dr atiya?

thanks again.

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"Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day." Withnail & I

By Withnail• 16 Nov 2007 14:33
Withnail

thanks for the info - great find!

we're expecting at the end of March. seems like a while away but it will come fast no doubt.

how have you been? has you son dragged you to any more superhero movies?

i saw fantastic four on a plane a few weeks ago, and thought about you and your boy.

___________________________________________

"Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day." Withnail & I

By pwb78• 16 Nov 2007 14:22
Rating: 5/5
pwb78

Al Ahli Hospital - Dr. Atiya (female) is great and so is Dr. Mahmoon (male). Check over on expatwoman.com. I know several woman are expecting or have just given birth.

By novita77• 16 Nov 2007 13:40
novita77

I copied the below paragraph from mums the word newsletter. Hopefully this help.

When is the little one arriving? The joy of being a first time daddy eh? :D

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"Professional Labour Support. Are you expecting a new addition to your family? Would you like to have someone to support you before, during, and after your delivery?

I am a certified DOULA who would be honoured to have the privilege to support you during one of the most important events of your life. Certified by the International Childbirth Educators Association (ICEA). Spaces are limited. I only attend one birth a month, so I can give my full attention to the family I am attending for. For more information please contact Sarah Hannibal- 537-5472"

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