King’s College Hospital Connect
Join King’s College Hospital Dubai at The Baby Expo Dubai, on 16-17th May, for engaging education & interactive workshops in preparation for your maternity & parenthood journey as well as some exciting, exclusive offers and a mystery raffle draw!
EVENT AGENDA - FRIDAY 16TH
- TimeSession
- 10:00 - 10:15King’s College Hospital WelcomeRead more...Speaker(s):Shahinal Niaz DeanDCNO, Women & Children
- 10:20 - 10:35Making Informed Decisions About BreastfeedingRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr Sabeen AdilLactation Consultant - 10:40 - 10:55Your baby’s first few days: Newborn care 101Read more...Speaker(s):Dr. Prashanth BhatConsultant Neonatology, NICU
- 11:00 - 11:15Preparing For A Positive Birthing ExperienceRead more...Speaker(s):
Madeleine TaggartMidwife Advisor - 11:15 - 12:15BREAK
- 12:15 - 12:30When To See A Paediatrician After Birth, VaccinationsRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr Nitin VermaConsultant Paediatrician, Specialist in Paediatric Allergy - 12:35 - 12:50Buckle Up! Car Seat Safety DemonstrationRead more...
Safety onboard
- 12:55 - 13:25Baby Massage WorkshopRead more...Speaker(s):
Nicola OrrMidwife Advisor - 13:30 - 14:30BREAK
- 14:30 - 14:35Water Birth: Is It For Me?Read more...Speaker(s):
Dr Uloma OkwuosaConsultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - 14:50 - 15:05General Pregnancy & Post- Delivery Diet TipsRead more...Speaker(s):
Edel WarkeLead Dietician - 15:10 - 15:25Tips & Tricks to Reduce Perineal Tearing During Vaginal Birth
- 15:30 - 15:45Music, Language & Brain Development in Babies: How early exposure to sounds & words influences learningRead more...Speaker(s):
Daire MurphySpeech and Language Therapist - 15:50 - 16:05King’s Little Heroes: Paediatric Care & ServicesRead more...Speaker(s):Hanna LowthionPaediatrics Nursing Manager
- 16:10 - 16:30Postpartum Recovery: What’s Normal & When to Seek HelpRead more...
Physical recovery, mental health, and warning signs of complications
Speaker(s):Dr Nighat AftabConsultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology
EVENT AGENDA - SATURDAY 17TH
- TimeSession
- 10:30 - 10:45Positive Birth Preparation TipsRead more...Speaker(s):Madeleine TaggartMidwife Advisor
- 10:50 - 11:05What Happens When Birth Plans Change?Read more...Speaker(s):Farzana IqbalMidwife Manager
- 11:10 - 11:25Breastfeeding 101: Top Tips & TricksRead more...Speaker(s):Zahra MokhberBaby Friendly Hospital Initiative Lead - Senior Lactation Consultant – Breastfeeding Workshop
- 11:30 - 12:30BREAK
- 12:30 - 12:45Baby Milestone in the First 3 MonthsRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr Nikil SudarsanConsultant Paediatrician - 13:10 - 13:30Empowering Stoma Patients: A story of Hope and KnowledgeRead more...Speaker(s):Dr Basem KhalilConsultant Paediatric Surgeon & Zubair Timol - Co Founder, Super Stoma
- 13:40 - 14:30Panel Discussion – Postnatal Health & Wellness PelvisRead more...Speaker(s):Dr Kubra AltintasSpecialist Functional and Aesthetic Gynaecologist Postnatal Mental Health – Mental Health Expert Postpartum Fitness – Wellness Expert
- 14:30 - 14:45Postnatal Care of The Mother & NewbornRead more...Speaker(s):Maria KarentzouMidwife
- 14:45 - 15:45BREAK
- 15:50 - 16:05What to Expect in the First Few Weeks After Birth with YourBabyRead more...Speaker(s):Shahinal Niaz DeanDCNO, Women & Children
- 16:10 - 16:45Interactive Workshop: First Aid for NewbornsRead more...Speaker(s):Sonia FernandezAdvance Life support Instructor
- 16:45 - 17:00From Milk to Meals: Your Baby’s Weaning JourneyRead more...Speaker(s):Dr Syed Adnan MunafConsultant Paediatrician, Specialist in Paediatric Cardiology
Baby Expo ticket needed to attend these sessions. To book your spot for individual sessions, follow the steps on Virgin Tickets website when booking your ticket
Offering comprehensive Delivery Packages, King’s College Hospital Dubai provides consultation, scanning and laboratory testing programme from as early as 12 weeks, to ensure expectant parents’ peace of mind.
