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Spotlight on Mum: How my son’s diagnosis changed our lives

When her son was just 28 months old, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn. Sarah defines motherhood as unconditional love, patience, and acceptance for your child. The first moments between…

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Raising the bar: full-time mothers with full-time careers

On Mother’s Day Doha News speaks to two mothers about the daily challenges they face working full-time in high-powered roles and raising children in Doha. The Business Executive Jess DuPlessis…

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Dear mum, you are not invisible

Dear Mum, while it’s okay to feel hurt, disappointed, and upset, it’s not okay to experience continuous self-doubt. You are not invisible. You are not a wallflower, or a doormat,…

3 min

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Mum, let’s talk about Maskne

Hundreds of mothers have been struggling with “Maskne” —a new term that was coined during the pandemic to describe acne under facial masks. Mum, has your chin been looking a…

3 min

Dear new mum, it’s Suicide Prevention Month and this is for you

Dear New Mum, How are you feeling? Becoming a new mum is a journey, and sometimes journeys can be difficult. Perhaps, from the start or along the way, you are…

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How blended learning has impacted children and parents over the pandemic

As authorities confirm a blended learning system for the new school year, parents weigh in on their experience over the past year and concerns for the coming few months. The…

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Why soon-to-be-mothers should take gestational diabetes seriously

A 2018 study showed the overall prevalence of GDM among 2000 participants was 21.5%— so here’s how to keep yourself safe. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a medical condition where…

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Dear mum, opinions are not facts

As a mother, this is your reminder to not take every opinion as the truth. Dear Mum, No matter what you do and how well you do it, there will…

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Dear mum, is your heart feeling heavy?

As a mother, this is your reminder to take care of your mental wellbeing. Dear Mum, How is your heart right now? No really, how is your heart? You’ve got…

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