A Comprehensive Guide to Pregnancy Care, Pampering, and Maternity Services in Dubai

Pregnancy is a time of change and upheaval, so it’s important to nurture yourself during this special period. Whether it’s your first or your fifth baby, pregnancy is a unique journey that deserves to be celebrated and cherished. Pampering yourself during pregnancy helps to ensure that you will both look and feel your best in the run-up to the birth.

Safe Pregnancy Pampering by Trimester

First Trimester

Morning sickness, extreme tiredness, and hormonal spots or breakouts are just a few of the symptoms that may leave you feeling less than beautiful in the first three months. Although you may feel in desperate need of a bit of TLC, various relaxing beauty and spa treatments, such as massage, are contraindicated (a no-no) at this time, the most crucial stage of development for your baby.

Recommended care options:

• You can still add a splash of colour to your day with a mani or pedi from a chemical-free nail brand such as SpaRitual (available at the Heart&Soul Spa, Al Barari).
• A facial is another top treat for this trimester.
• If you feel too nauseous to go to the spa, invest in pregnancy skincare; Mama Mio provides a line that promises to help with hormonal changes and prevent pregnancy acne.

Second Trimester

Often dubbed the “honeymoon” period of pregnancy, by week 13 you may find that your energy levels are back to normal. Though your bump may still be small, it’s never too early to start lathering on cream to try and prevent stretch marks. Between 75 and 90% of women develop them during pregnancy, but much can be done to avoid them. Drinking plenty of water and not eating for two will help, as will the application of a good skin product.

Effective products for skin health:

• Mama Mio’s The Tummy Rub Butter: Designed to increase skin elasticity, this formula is safe during pregnancy and contains omega-rich organic oils plus organic shea butter.
• Mustela Maternite Bust Firming Serum: Provides comfort during changes in breast volume and has a toning, tensing effect. It is also fine to use during breastfeeding.

Third Trimester

The “honeymoon” may now be over as your body copes with your not-so-little baby belly. Fatigue may return and you might also suffer from heavy legs, bloating, backache, and heartburn. If there was ever a time to indulge in a spot of spa massage, this is it! While hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms should be avoided, a mum-to-be massage will address many of your third trimester concerns.

SensAsia Urban Spa offers a premium prenatal package. The 135 minutes Luxe Mum-To-Be begins with the Yummy Mummy-To-Be bump-friendly massage, where guests are guided into the most comfortable and safest positions for their specific requirements to ease tension, muscle fatigue, and fluid retention. The journey continues with the Bliss Fabulous Facial and concludes with Mama Mio’s Lighter Legs treatment.

Medical Specialists and Maternity Services

For your medical needs, the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department provides pregnancy and maternity packages for both normal and C-section delivery. The following table lists the medical professionals available for consultation:

Specialised Clinical Services

The department covers a wide range of specialties including:

• Premenstrual Syndrome and Family planning
• Aesthetic Gynaecology and Rejuvenation
• Uterine Fibroids and Fibroid Surgery
• Urogynecology and Breast Cancer screening

Celebrating Your Miracle

A magical time to remember forever deserves to be captured professionally. A maternity photoshoot in Dubai is a perfect way to turn the biggest moments of your life into precious memories that you and your loved ones will cherish forever. Whether it’s your first or your fifth baby, let’s chat about your dream maternity photoshoot to celebrate your little miracle.