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 Welcome
- 10:20 - 10:35Making Informed Decisions About BreastfeedingRead more...Speaker(s):Dr Sabeen AdilLactation Consultant
- 10:40 - 10:55Safe Sleeping Advice for A NewbornRead 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, Vaccinations
- 12:35 - 12:50General Pregnancy & Post-Delivery Diet TipsRead more...Speaker(s):Suzan TrabulsiDietician
- 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 - 15:05Hearing Screening In Newborns, Cochlear ImplantsRead more...Speaker(s):Dr. Ida AmirConsultant ENT Surgeon
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?
- 11:10 - 11:25Breastfeeding 101: Top Tips & TricksRead more...Speaker(s):Zahra MokhberBaby Friendly Hospital Initiative Lead - Senior Lactation Consultant
- 11:30 - 12:30BREAK
- 12:30 - 12:45What To Expect In The First Few Weeks After Birth With Your BabyRead more...Speaker(s):Shahinal Niaz DeanDCNO, Women & Children
- 12:50 - 13:05Top Tips For Father On How To Navigate Pregnancy, Delivery & Post PartumRead more...Speaker(s):Dr. Andreas TsiakhasSpecialist in Obstetrics Gynaecology & Fetal Medicine
- 13:10 - 13:25Postnatal Care Of The Mother & NewbornRead more...Speaker(s):Nicola OrrMidwife Advisor
- 13:30 - 13:45Baby Milestones In The First 3 Months
- 13:50 - 14:30Interactive Workshop: First Aid For NewbornsRead more...Speaker(s):Sonia FernandezAdvance Life support Instructor
- 14:30 - 15:30BREAK
- 15:30 - 15:45King’s Little Heroes: Paediatric Care & ServicesRead more...Speaker(s):Hanna LowthionPaediatrics Nursing Manager
- 15:50 - 16:05Postpartum Recovery: What’s Normal & When To Seek Help
- 16:10 - 16:55Panel Discussion: Postnatal Health & Wellness
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.