While we were pregnant, we were delighted to come across the following contacts and classes. We hope you will find this helpful:

Photography:
Uschi Irani (Photo Creations) - "in the comfort of your home" (+971-50-5382279)
Beautifully natural photography for your baby and family in a location of your choice. Wonderful portraits and family pics.
uschi@photo-creations.me
www.photo-creations.me

Nicky Mclean Photography (+97155-549-2278)
Nicky Mclean specialises in natural light photography, candid portraiture of newborns, babies, children and their families. With a non-traditional approach to photography and a love for colour to photography, Nicky strives to create custom whimsical images that maintain a modern yet momentous feel.
www.nickymclean.com

Imke Prinz Cochran (+971-50-3586707)
Capture the special moments of your childs life. We create photographs but also beautiful memories for your family and friends. Let us portrait your family, your newborn baby or the important events in your life.
info@photograph-me.com
www.photograph-me.com

Katrina Butterworth: "in the comfort of your home" (+971-50-439 10 54)
Beautifully natural photography for your baby and family in a location of your choice.

Darrin James: "Studio": (+971 4 368 6355)
The GCC's premier photographic and film studio on Palm Jumeirah. Wonderful portraits and family pics.
www.jamesweddings.com

Zenyoga (+971 4 422 46 43)
Vanessa's (Yogi) pose, "The Camel Walk" took away all my pain during labor. We can't recommend Zen Yoga's pre –natal classes highly enough.

Pre-natal Class at Health Bay Clinic with Drew :
A fantastic way to meet other expectant mothers & fathers and a very informative class prior to the birth.
www.healthbayclinic.com

Aqua Aerobics with Gail (050-2561231)
Mina Seyahe Hotel, main Pool:
Great preparation for birth and for staying in shape during your pregnancy. The coffee and cookies at the end of each class were my personal favorites.

Power Buggy:
A great way to meet people and get back into shape after the strains of pregnancy without having to leave your baby at home.
www.powerbuggies.net

Urban Energy: (+971-55 8869158)
They offer pre-natal and post natal fitness classes. I took the storkfit class with them and got back into shape in no time. I loved the fact that it was in the park, near the beach with good music helping me to forget the pain of the exercises.
www.urbanenergyfitness.com

Midwife Paula Miller: (+971-50 6501189)
One of the most valuable people to know during pregnancy and early motherhood. Paula can visit you at home to advise on issues such as lactation, baby care and massage.

www.DubaiKidz.biz / www.AbuDhabikidz.biz
This useful online directory is an extensive source of information concerning the family and is an essential bookmark for anyone with children, especially first time parents and new residents.

Twin Club:
Very helpful facebook page for mothers of multiple newborns.
www.multiplieduae.com

Smart Cells International:
Storing the stem cells of life.
Smert Cells INternational. Processing and storing your baby`s cord blood. The longest established cord blood stem cell company in the UK
Tel: 04-4298382
www.smartcells.com/uae

Kindermusik: Liz (+971-50-7592844)
One of the best music and movement classes you can do with your child in Dubai.
www.kindermusik.com

Limetree Cafe:
While pregnant and afterwards as well, it is still the best cafe to go to for a nice decaf coffee and their signature carrot cake is not to be missed.
www.thelimetreecafe.com