Chereen Shurafa, Author at Doha News

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The Mum Diaries: Eczema questions you’ve been itching to ask

It’s winter time, and while this season is wonderful, it also means increased eczema. For mums, seeing children struggle with skin issues can feel very stressful. Naturally, you’d feel helpless…

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The Mum Diaries

Dear Mum, Black dolls are not only for Black kids

Dear Mum, Black dolls are not only for Black kids, and maybe this simple statement needs to serve as a constant reminder in order for positive change to happen. The…

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Spotlight on Mum: The martial artist helping mothers find themselves

Fitness coach Khedija Dellal believes it’s important to remember that before you are a mum or a wife, you are a woman – you are you. Khedija Dellal is a…

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Dear Mum, opening up about pregnancy loss is powerful

Dear Mum, Meghan Markle made the brave decision to open up about her miscarriage. Before that, Chrissy Teigen shared grief about her stillbirth. More recently, Christina Perri also shared the…

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Dear Mum, ignore the comments

Dear Mum, Take a deep breath. Sometimes, the negative opinions of others can make you feel like you’re not good enough. Afterall, the purpose of mum shaming is meant to…

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Pandemic pregnancy: Should you be worried?

In this edition of The Mum Diaries, Doha News speaks to Dr. Medhat Alberry, a Consultant Obstetrician at Sidra Medicine who specialises in fetal medicine and boasts a long experience…

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Dear Mum, let’s talk about stretch marks

For many, the sudden emergence of stretch marks is a cause of major concern. Relax, stretch marks are common. They begin to develop at different ages and stages of your…

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Dear Mum, the transition to motherhood is rough

Dear first-time mum, The transition into motherhood can feel very rough. Sometimes, the most difficult aspect is less about the fact that there’s a full human being that is completely…

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How to destigimatise mental health in Qatar

In this article with Dr. Sawssan Ahmed, a Clinical Psychologist at Sidra Medicine, we look at ways to destigmatise mental health in the community. Destigmatising mental health is more important…

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