Consultant pediatric cardiology
Aster Hospital, Mankhool & Aster Hospital, Al Qusais
Aster Nurture
Aster’s legacy of excellence especially in mother and child care, will ensure you that we will look after you at every step as you embark on this journey of parenthood.
At Aster, we believe a child is life’s greatest gift and this gift has to be nurtured and cared for.As the name suggests, Aster Nurture is a programme that aims at nurturing, caring and protecting the mother and the new born baby from the time when the mother conceives till when the child is 5 years old .After enrolling in this programme, you will be entitled to a range of benefits that will ensure you a healthy and happy pregnancy. The care also continues into post pregnancy to ensure the holistic wellbeing of you and your baby.
At Aster, we offer the most affordable Antenatal Packages which are available at the Aster Clinics and Aster Hospital across the UAE. This package includes the consultations with the gynecologists, along with regular tests and scans throughout the period of pregnancy.
From antenatal care at the clinics to the delivery of the baby at Aster Hospital, until the post-delivery care at the clinics we will be there with you, caring for you at every step onto this journey of parenthood .A smooth transition between the clinics and the hospital is made possible through enrolling into the Aster Nurture programme.
With an experienced team of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in our clinics , coupled with advanced delivery and neonatal care facilities at our hospital, we ensure you and your newborn are in safe hands .We have special privileges for you even if your insurance is paying for the delivery.
Antenatal Classes are offered as a part of Antenatal care. The purpose of these classes is to educate the expectant mothers about the various physical and emotional changes that occur during the term of pregnancy. We also provide informative sessions with the Physiotherapist, Midwives and Dietician as part of these classes. Members enrolled under Aster Nurture programme are offered these packages at special rates.
A tour of Aster Hospital is arranged for the expectant mothers who are enrolled with us in Nurture programme. Our customer care executives will make you acquainted with the surroundings of the hospital along with briefing you about the state-of-the-art maternity care, infrastructure and facilities available.
During the hospital tour, the couple is also offered financial counselling by a representative from the nurture team. This counselling helps the couple to address common financial questions regarding their respective insurance and maternity benefits. This helps the couples to plan their finances well in advance and therefore avoid any kind of stress related to it.
Contact us
For Further information on Aster Nurture,
Call us on: +971-4-44 400500
Aster Hospital, Mankhool: +971-558314822
Aster Hospital, Qusais: +971-0549908714
Write to us at nurture@asterdmhealthcare.com
You can also find us on Fb Aster Nurture/nurture.aster
You may also contact your nearest Aster Clinic or directly visit Aster Mankhool or Aster Al Qusais for more details.
Lifestyle alterations:
Consuming a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol.
Medications:
If lifestyle changes aren’t adequate, you may be prescribed medications to control your heart disease. Heart disease Diagnosis vary by condition. For instance, if you’re diagnosed with a heart infection, you’ll likely be given antibiotics. The type of medication will completely depend upon the type of heart disease. Medications will also be prescribed if you have heart attack symptoms.
Medical procedures or surgery:
It’s possible you will be recommended specific medical procedures or surgeries. The type of procedure will depend on the type of heart ailment and the extent of the damage caused to your heart due to coronary artery disease.
Diagnosis
During your prenatal check-ups, your obstetrician will check for any possible complications such as anaemia, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, foetal health issues. Your doctor will conduct physical exams, and suggest blood tests or ultrasound exams, as necessary.
We offer 3 routine scans to every pregnant woman who consult us:
11- 14 weeks scan (FTS) during the first trimester.
This is a critical period, marked by rapid changes for both you and your baby. These scans help doctors rule out Down syndrome, anencephaly, cleft lip,abnormal placenta function and other abnormalities in the foetus. These scans reveal the age of the baby and if there are multiple pregnancies. Meet your doctor to understand what to expect and what to be careful about.
You need to take extra care because the pregnancy is very fragile. Morning sickness is at its worst during the first trimester and sometimes there is loss of appetite accompanied by an aversion to certain smells or food. Your breasts will feel tender and swollen and as the pregnancy progresses you may feel out of breath sometimes as the baby pushes up into your lung space.
18 – 22 weeks (Anomaly /level 2/target scan) during the second trimester.
These scans check the health and position of the placenta, water level and baby’s growth. This is the best period of pregnancy. For most women the symptoms of morning sickness go away and they are restored to their former energetic selves. Your nipples turn dark and you experience itching and stretchmarks.
Regular visits to your doctor remain important during the second trimester. Share all your anxieties and apprehensions with your doctor so he may be able to assist you. Your doctor will monitor your baby’s heartbeat using Doppler ultrasound test.
28 – 35 weeks (growth scan) during the third trimester.
The growth scan is done primarily to check the speed of growth, foetal heart rate and measurements that denote proper growth. This is a difficult time as you may experience back pain, leg cramps, heartburn, hemorrhoids, swollen ankles, warm body temperature, and tiredness. Consult your doctor if you have excessive ankle swelling.
You will feel your baby move and kick, it’s a great time of joy and exhilaration! Continue to visit your doctor regularly and learn how to smoothly manage the final stages of your pregnancy. At any time if you experience symptoms of severe abdominal pain, significant bleeding or extreme dizziness, call your doctor immediately.
Specialized Service:
Consuming a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol.
Medications:
If lifestyle changes aren’t adequate, you may be prescribed medications to control your heart disease. Heart disease Diagnosis vary by condition. For instance, if you’re diagnosed with a heart infection, you’ll likely be given antibiotics. The type of medication will completely depend upon the type of heart disease. Medications will also be prescribed if you have heart attack symptoms.
Medical procedures or surgery:
It’s possible you will be recommended specific medical procedures or surgeries. The type of procedure will depend on the type of heart ailment and the extent of the damage caused to your heart due to coronary artery disease.
