The Blaura Expert Education Stage
The Baby Expo’s Expert Education Stage is home to the Middle East’s leading parenting & baby experts, covering everything from prepping for birth and taking care of your new baby in the early days, to maternal mental health, common sleep issues, weaning, potty training and everything in between.
Expert Education Stage Day 1 - AGENDA
- TimeSession
- 09:40 - 09:50Blaura WelcomeRead more...Speaker(s):
Sahar ZarringhalamFounder, Blaura - 09:50 - 10:10Newborn Stem Cell Storage: Everything You Need To KnowRead more...Speaker(s):
Rima KobeissiMedical Consultant, CellSave Arabia - 10:15 - 10:35Bump To Baby & Beyond: Caring For Mum At Every StepRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Kinda Al AniConsultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medcare Women & Children Hospital - 10:35 - 10:55From First Steps To Big Dreams: The Power Of Early Development & Mental WellbeingRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Maha Al AliChild Psychiatrist, Ghars
Dr. Sara Al MheiriDevelopmental Paediatrician, Ghars - 11:00 - 11:20Blaura: Pregnancy & Postpartum Glow Or Overload?Read more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Manisha PanditHolistic Wellness Consultant, Blaura - 11:25 - 11:45Understanding Your Baby’s Physical Milestones In The First YearRead more...Speaker(s):
Latisha LewisPaediatric Physical Therapist, High Hopes - 11:50 - 12:15Child & Adolescent Mental Health: From Stigma To OverdiagnosisRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Sobia NasimConsultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Medcare Medical Centres -Jumeirah - 12:15 - 12:35Raising An Eco-Conscious Baby: Small Steps For A Greener FutureRead more...Speaker(s):
Enas Sobhy AliHead of CSR/Envirocare Department, Tadweer - 12:40 - 13:05Keeping Mum & Baby Safe: Infection Control Tips For The Fourth TrimesterRead more...Speaker(s):
Laura SkellamOperations Manager, Infection Control Management Group
Natalie OakesManaging Director & Founder, Infection Control Management Group - 13:05 - 13:30Baby Feeding 101: A New Mum’s GuideRead more...Speaker(s):
Lisa AdairCertified Lactation Consultant & Founder, Lullabies - 13:30 - 13:50To Soothe Or Not To Soothe: A Dentist’s Guide To Pacifiers & Protecting Your Baby’s First SmileRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Emmanuelle LeratGeneral Dentistry - 13:55 - 14:15In My Own Words: A Mum With A StoryRead more...Speaker(s):
Faezeh SasaniFormer National Athlete & Mummy Influencer - 14:15 - 14:40First Foods, Forever Impact: The Power Of Nutrition In The First 1000 DaysRead more...Speaker(s):
Kripa Gokal DewaniFounder - 15min Mom - 14:45 - 15:05Life Before & After Children: Up Close & Personal With Sahar ZarringhalamRead more...Speaker(s):Sahar ZarringhalamFounder, BlauraInterviewer(s):
Kris FadeThe Baby Expo Host - 15:10 - 15:50Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Navigating Maternal Health, Wellness, Fitness & NutritionRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr Halah YounusSpecialist Obstetrics & Gynecology at Fakeeh University Hospital
Maira MelaraFounder, Active Mama
Mirna BolmanacFounder, One Way To Harmony
Nityashri BhattCounselling Psychologist, The Free Spirit CollectiveModerator(s):
Julie MallonCertified Sleep Consultant &; Founder, Nurture 2 Sleep - 15:55 - 16:10Blaura: Raising Bright Minds & Big HeartsRead more...Speaker(s):
Claire O'ConnorBaby Ballet by Blaura
Estelle McCluskieChildren’s Wellness Consultant, Blaura - 16:15 - 16:35Cot To Walk, Journey Of Joy: What Parents Need To KnowRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Faud KhanConsultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Medcare Hospital Sharjah - 16:45 - 17:10The Power Of Play: The Superpower Behind Your Child’s DevelopmentRead more...Speaker(s):
Gigi AlqqadFounder, Gigi Kids Life Coaching
Hollie MayesFounder, Educational Design
Mira KhliefFounder, MK & M
Sheena WilsonOccupational Therapist & Founder, Wilson Child Development CentreModerator(s):
Hanan EzzeldinFounder, The Family Hub - 17:15 - 17:30Breaking the Silence, Rebuilding Confidence: How Elitone is Redefining Incontinence CareRead more...Speaker(s):
Daniel BastoneHead of Sales for EMEA at Elitone
Expert Education Stage Day 2 - AGENDA
- TimeSession
- 10:20 - 10:30Blaura WelcomeRead more...Speaker(s):Sahar ZarringhalamFounder, Blaura
- 10:30 - 10:55Antenatal 101: Preparing For Birth, New Baby & BeyondRead more...Speaker(s):Lisa AdairCertified Lactation Consultant & Founder, Lullabies
Nikki OliverThe Fit Midwife - 10:55 - 11:30Rivalry To Connection: Navigating Sibling Conflict With Calm & ConfidenceRead more...Speaker(s):
Maysaa FahourConscious Parent Coach & Bahaviour Profiler - 11:30 - 11:55Starting Solids: A Step-by-step Guide For ParentsRead more...Speaker(s):
Chirine SchlinkSpeech & Language Therapist, High Hopes - 12:00 - 12:25From Bloom To Blaura: A Year Of Building What Didn’t ExistRead more...Speaker(s):Sahar ZarringhalamFounder, Blaura
Sam MalikFounder & CEO, The PR Professionals - 12:30 - 12:50No More Nappies: The Potty Puzzle SolvedRead more...Speaker(s):
Amanda JennerPotty Training Expert & Founder, My Carry Potty - 12:50 - 13:10Sun-Safe Kids: Why Daily Sun Protection MattersRead more...Speaker(s):Rim HazimTechnical Manager, Mustela
- 13:10 - 13:30Empowering Mums: A Conversation With Sahar ZarringhalamRead more...Speaker(s):Sahar ZarringhalamFounder, BlauraInterviewer(s):Kris FadeThe Baby Expo Host
- 13:35 - 14:20The Motherhood Reset: Navigating Your Body, Mind & Baby In The 4th TrimesterRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Manoj DevasahayamMedical Quality Improvement & Clinical safety expert, Neomed USA, Mommyfirst
Farah KanjMidwife & Hormone Specialist
Hanan EzzeldinFounder, The Family Hub
Kelly SclandersMotherhood & Lifestyle InfluencerModerator(s):
Principal LisaThe Baby Expo Family Expert - 14:25 - 15:10The Secret To A Tantrum-Free Home: Understanding & Managing Big EmotionsRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. OmniahNational Academy for Childhood Development
Leila TrabiParenting Expert
Louise HurleyConscious Parenting Coach
Nathalie BarsoumianFounder & Principal, Handprint Early Childhood CentreModerator(s):
Raya HaletFounder, It Takes A Village - 15:15 - 15:30Food That Heals: How Blaura Nourishes From WithinRead more...Speaker(s):Dr. Manisha PanditHolistic Wellness Consultant, Blaura
Giuseppina (Pina) MangiapiaF&B Consultant, Blaura - 15:35 - 16:10Babywearing & Bonding: The Benefits Of Keeping Your Baby CloseRead more...Speaker(s):
Christine Zoughaib ToumaFounder, The Baby Whisperer Coach
Hannah DuncanHead Midwife Specialist, Neo Baby & ChildcarePrincipal LisaThe Baby Expo Family ExpertRobin HomolacAssociate Director B2B Channel Marketing, Direct and Distributor Markets (EMEA & APA), ErgoBabyModerator(s):Kelly SclandersMotherhood & Lifestyle Influencer, Brand Ambassador & Host - 16:15 - 16:30Feeding With Love & Logic: A Real Mum’s Journey Into Kids’NutritionRead more...Speaker(s):Sahar ZarringhalamFounder, Blaura
- 16:30 - 16:50Sleepless In Dubai: Reclaim Your Nights, Transform Your DaysRead more...Speaker(s):Julie Mallon Nurture 2 Sleep Founder & Certified Sleep Consultant
- 16:50 - 17:30Feeding Your Baby, Your Way: Breastfeeding, Formula, Weaning & The Mum JourneyRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr Fatima SaadConsultant Pediatrician at Fakeeh MediCentres
Jennifer UnsworthFounder & CEO, Tidy TotLisa AdairCertified Lactation Consultant & Founder, LullabiesPrincipal LisaThe Baby Expo Family ExpertModerator(s):
Annissa HadyFamily Content Creator - 17:55 - 18:20Healing Through The Senses: Creating Multisensory Spaces At Home For Children’s Well-Being, Cognitive Development, and GrowthRead more...Speaker(s):
Dr. Nadia Ursu
Blaura: A Vision For Empowerment
For women in the UAE who are seeking to elevate their wellness, Blaura is the ultra-premium sanctuary where luxury meets innovation. It’s not just a wellness center—it’s a transformative escape that supports every stage of womanhood, including puberty, pre-motherhood, fertility and pregnancy to postpartum and menopause. Offering a personalized, cutting-edge fusion of fitness, wellness and holistic therapies, such as beauty treatments, and rejuvenation rituals, Blaura creates an entirely bespoke experience designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul. What sets Blaura apart is its holistic emotionally aware, child-friendly facilities—allowing mothers to fully immerse themselves in wellness while their little ones are safely engaged in a nurturing and enriching environment. With world-class facilities, a community of like-minded women, and expert educational programs tailored to your unique journey, Blaura is redefining what it means to truly care for yourself. Step into a space where your wellness is celebrated, your health is empowered, and your well-being is what truly matters. Blaura isn’t just setting trends – it’s igniting a movement that empowers women to unapologetically invest in themselves guilt free, embrace their best selves, and rewrite the rules of womanhood. Welcome to the true experience of women’s wellness.
