Dr. Rouba Abdennour, Pediatrician

21/08/2020

With schools reopening soon, parents are understandably worried about their children and families' health. This Q&A will answer some of your questions and help you make an informed decision. Please feel free to drop your questions or concerns in the comments section below.

28/07/2020

I was challenged by to post a black and white photo of myself for women empowerment.

I accepted the challenge because this year has been hard on everyone, particularly women, and if I could share the photo of every woman I know instead of this selfie, I would.

To all women whose life turned upside-down, and had to juggle between being a mother, daughter, wife, sister, nurse, teacher, housekeeper, chef, you name it!

To all women who struggle to maintain their mental health despite the heavy burden of stress, fear, worsening economic situation, uncertain future, being victims of violence or abuse, or being away from their families,

To all the strong and inspiring women out there, especially my mother,

Thank you for everything you do. I have nothing but love and admiration to you.

Remember that you are not alone. Please do reach out if you need help.

18/07/2020

Looking forward to our live session! Check the details below and please send over your questions so we can answer them all on Monday! with
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خلال مسيرتي المهنية، التقيت بالكثير من الأطفال وعالجتهم في عمر متأخّر بسب عدم تشخيصهم أو التنبه الى صعوباتهم باكراً. كما أنّني اختبرت أيضاً العكس تماماً حيث كان يتمّ اكتشاف صعوبات العديد من الأطفال باكراً من قبل الأهل أو طبيب الأطفال.

في هذا اللايف مع د. ربى عبدالنور، سنجيب على تساؤلاتكم وعلى العديد من الأسئلة، منها ما يلي:
- ماذا تستنظر من كلّ زيارة لطفلك عند طبيب الأطفال؟✅
- ما هي العلامات التي يجب أن يلاحظها الطبيب؟ ما الأسئلة التي عليه أن يطرحها؟✅
- ما الأسئلة التي يجب أن تطرحها أنت عليه؟✅
- ما هي مجالات تطوّر الطفل التي عليه تقييمها؟✅
- ماذا لو لم تقتنع بملاحظاته؟✅

لا تتردد في طرح جميع الأسئلة التي تريد منا الإجابة عليها !!!👇🏻
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Throughout my career, I have consulted MANY children who were very LATE to start therapy or get the right diagnosis. Why? because "the family pediatrician said it is OK, things will be alright". I also consulted with children with the opposite scenario; referred by excellent pediatrician for evaluation and follow up.

In this LIVE with Dr. Rouba Abdennour we will be addressing your concerns and answering many questions including the below:
- what to expect from your visit to the pediatrician at each age?✅
- what should he/she be checking? what questions should he/she be asking?✅
- what are the questions you should ask him/her?✅
- what are the developmental areas he/she should be assessing?✅
- what if you disagree with his/her point of view?....✅

Feel free to drop all the questions that you would like us to answer!!!👇🏻
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06/07/2020

𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 🍼 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐩 🥛
A challenging yet important step for bottle-fed babies.

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weaning off the bottle before 18 months of age.

𝐖𝐇𝐘? Children using bottles for a prolonged time and beyond 18 months old are more likely to develop tooth decay or early childhood caries. In addition, bottles may encourage the child to consume more milk than he/she needs, leading to less solid food consumption and inadequate nutrient intake.

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1. Choose a stress-free time to start the transition. The arrival of a new sibling or major changes at home may not be a good time.
2. Communicate your decision to stop the bottle to all the child’s caregivers. Consistency is key.
3. Switch to regular cups. Sippy cups (or training cups) may be used as a transition as they are useful to minimize spills, but their use should be limited to the learning period. Stop them as soon as the child is able to use an open cup, usually by 2 years of age or earlier if he/she is ready.
4. Start by eliminating the midday bottle, and be patient as it may take the child a few weeks to figure out how to properly use the cup. Then proceed to eliminate the morning bottle. The bedtime bottle may be the most difficult to give up, so save it for last.
5. The weaning process may be stressful, so spend extra time cuddling and playing with your child. Be a positive role model and drink from a cup in front of him/her.

Remember that weaning off the bottle is a gradual process. Be patient and don’t expect magic overnight ✨
Post your questions below or share your tips if you’ve gone through this process with your children 👇🏼

12/05/2020

Looking forward to an interesting talk with this wonderful lady. Join us on Friday at 8:30 PM Dubai time with all your questions!

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‎بما أن بعض المدارس ودور الحضانة تستعد لفتح أبوابها للطلاب، يشعر الآباء بالقلق حيال إرسال أبنائهم في هذه الفترة الدقيقة وغير المألوفة.⁣ ⁣
‎لهذا السبب سأستضيف الدكتورة ربى عبد النور أخصائية طب الأطفال والمراهقين لدى لمناقشة كل تلك القضايا، وما الذي يتوجب علينا كآباء ومدارس.⁣ ⁣
‎متى؟⁣
‎الجمعة 15 مايو⁣
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‎🕣 8:30 مساءً بتوقيت دبي⁣
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Knowing that some schools and nurseries are planning on reopening their doors to students, parents are quiet anxious about sending their children during such uncertain and sensitive moments.⁣
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That is why, I will be hosting Dr. Rouba Abdennour Pediatrics and Adolescent Medical Doctor to discuss all those issues, and what is expected of us, as parents and of schools.⁣
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So mark your 🗓 for;⁣
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Friday May 15 ⁣
🕣 8:30 pm Dubai⁣
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#عربية ⁣
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30/04/2020

Can my children go out now? How do I deal with my kids' anxiety? I had the chance to answer these and many other topics around children's health during the pandemic in today's live Q&A session. Please watch and feel free to post your questions in the comments section below.

29/04/2020

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𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗
#𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
Stay tuned tomorrow at 1pm as we go live on our LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook channels where Dr Rouba Abdenour, Specialist Paediatrician and Adolescent Medicine at King’s, will be discussing:
- Children’s health
- Vaccinations
- Well baby visits
- Infections in children
- Children’s immunity
- Emotional health of children and parents during Covid-19
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: Thursday 30th April 2020
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 1PM
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: King’s LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Live
The session will be open for both English and Arabic speakers

09/04/2020

During this pandemic, using telemedicine, whenever possible, is the best way to consult your doctor while keeping you and your family safe.
Here are the steps to follow to book your child’s appointment.
Stay home, stay safe.


@ Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22/03/2020

This is an excellent video by Stanford Medicine that shows how COVID-19 is spread and what we can do to prevent it.
More importantly, it shows how social distancing works and why it is one of our strongest weapons against this pandemic.
Please watch it and share with your kids, family and friends.

This short animated video from Stanford Medicine illustrates how the novel coronavirus — the virus that causes the respiratory disease COVID-19 — is transmit...

21/03/2020

Happy mother’s day to all of you wonderful mothers out there.
To the working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and any person filling the role of a mother.
Thank you for your strength, courage, resilience, patience, and infinite ability to love, and for always being your family’s backbone, especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stay home
Stay safe
Stay healthy 🌷

12/03/2020

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These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from .

16/12/2019

يعد الإرتجاع حالة شائعة عند الأطفال الرُّضَّع و تحدث عندما يرتجع الطعام من المَعِدة إلى المريء، وهي حالة نادرًا ما تشكل خطورة وغالباً ما تتحسن مع تقدم الطفل في العمر. في بعض الأحيان قد تكون هذه الحالة إشارة لمرض آخر عند الطفل.
شاهد أخصائية طب الأطفال و المراهقين الدكتورة ربى عبد النور للمزيد من المعلومات عن الإرتجاع و أعراضه و متى يجب إستشارة طبيب الأطفال.
للحجز:
جميرا - 043789555

21/09/2019

It was a busy day at the clinic until this little guy decided to help 💛

Posted with permission.

10/09/2019

Everyone knows when to bring their children to the doctor when they are sick.
However, yearly well-child visits to the pediatrician are as important. This is when you and the doctor get to focus on your child's overall wellness and growth, prevent problems and detect them early on.
Make sure to prepare all the questions that you and your child may have, and to bring your child's vaccination and growth record.

For appointments, please dial: 04 378 955

14/07/2019

I am happy to have joined King’s College Hospital London - Jumeirah Medical Centre, where I will continue to provide medical care for your children 0-18 years old.
For appointments: +971 4 378 9555.

11/07/2019