Mummy brain: Scientific truth or the perfect excuse?
Is mummy brain real? Or is it just a convenient excuse for new mothers? Health expert Maha El Akoum dives into the topic in this week’s feature. Ever misplaced your…
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Dear Mum: Even ‘strong mothers’ need a listening ear
Dear Mum, Strong mums need love too – you know, the ones you turn to for inspiration and support; those you look at and think: “they must be doing so…
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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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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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