Birth Kuwait will organize a workshop on labor skills for couples that will provide basic information about childbirth. You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques, which can be used during early and active stages of labor. You will also learn about alternative ways of pain relief, mother directed pushing and early initiation of Breastfeeding. 

For Moms: This workshop is suitable for moms to be who wish for natural labor and also for those who prefer epidural. Useful tips and tricks tested in Kuwaiti hospital included.
For Dads: learn how to physically , emotionally and spiritually support your wife during labor and how to welcome and bond with your new baby." 

Will be held at the Birth Kuwait premises in Mishref on Saturday, April 19, at 4:30pm. For registration and details kindly whatsapp 99022493. 

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Lots of fun activities for book lovers, kids and more at Q8 Books in Bayt Lothan this coming week. There will be an open mic, antiquarian auction and more. Pass by Q8 Books and see what all is going on.  

Looking for some fun in the sun? Need a clean and safe pool to take the kids swimming? Check out our fun list of great swimming pools and resorts in Kuwait with full details including prices and contact information. Hope you have a great summer. 

Summer holidays are only a few short months away and with them comes the question: Will you leave your pet here or take them on holiday with you? For some countries, you need as much as six to three months preparation in order to be able to export a pet from Kuwait.

Kuwait Moms Guide spoke with Karen Orobey who runs Pet Passage, a pet import and export service in Kuwait. She provided us some basic guidelines that anyone planning to take out their pet or bring a pet into Kuwait needs to know.

1. All pets entering and Leaving Kuwait Must be at least 16 weeks old!
2. All pets MUST have all yearly shots and Must be micro chipped.
3. The Rabies shot Must be given at least 30 days or more before departure date.
4. If moving to the EU all pets Must have a Titre blood test.
5. At least three full months Must pass after the blood test was given, BEFORE the pet can travel to the EU. The same goes for the UK as well. For Australia and NZ, the blood test must be given six months before departure date.
6. For South Africa a blood test for digs only Must be given within 30 days of departure date.
7. Most countries require an import permit for that country.

Importing a pet to Kuwait
1. When entering Kuwait you will need an Import permit, from the ministry.
2. The law has changed in Kuwait and they are now allowing ONLY ONE dog per person!

Exporting a pet from Kuwait
1. When leaving Kuwait you will need an Export Permit from the ministry.
2. Pet passports are NOT issued in Kuwait. Pet Passport are issued in Europe only.

Some additional advice:
1. When traveling with a pet start early.
2. When a pet is traveling with you as excess baggage (which means attached to your airline ticket) Please make sure the airline gives you a confirmation number for the pet’s booking!
This is very IMPORTANT!!
3. All pets traveling with their owners on the same flight as themselves, MUST ADD their pet to their ticket AHEAD  of time. PLEASE ADD YOUR PET TO YOUR TICKET AS EXCESS BAGGAGE  BEFORE YOU PAY FOR YOUR TICKET!!
4. United Airlines will only fly pets in the cabin (If small enough 6 kilos and under with the soft sided crate).
5. If your with the American embassy or are in the military, then United will fly your pets as excess baggage.
6. The traveling crate MUST be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around in, WITHOUT touching it’s head or ears on top of the crate and long enough for your pet to lay out lengthwise comfortably!
7. You will need food and a water dish that hooks on to the metal gate of the crate. 
Ace Hardware sells these in the pet aisle.
8. You will need something soft for your pet to lay on for the bottom of the crate.
No food for your pet eight hours before the departure time. Water only!
9. A pet can go 24 hours without food!

Pet Passage offers a variety of pet import and export services including sending pets as cargo, (unaccompanied), obtaining import and export permits and other supporting paperwork. Telephone 6697-5644 or Email [email protected]

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in Issue #9 of the Kuwait Moms Guide Newsletter. 

Nina Pilates is offering a range of fitness classes in Salmiya for ladies, moms and kids including bootcamp, zumba, pilates, freestyle and more. 

Call or WhatsApp 6044-8673 for more information. 

We found a range of Easter and spring basket sweets at Carrefour in case any moms are looking to make spring/Easter baskets for their kiddos. 

This seems like a fun thing for the girls to do for summer camp...

The two day Umbrella Expo will host more than 35 exhibitors providing summer activities for children in Kuwait. The expo aims to bring together in one place a variety of summer camps, Ramadan camps, after school activities and clubs, recreation and sports, educational and healthcare options and more so that parents can learn about the various summer options for children in Kuwait. 

The expo will be held at the Discovery Mall on May 9-10. For more information, What's App 5100-9018 or check out their Instagram at @mathllah_expo


Editor's Note: Kuwait Moms Guide will be compiling a list of summer/Ramadan camps and activities for kids in Kuwait. If you would like your camp/activity included, please email us at [email protected]. Thanks!

Don't miss the last Mommy's Market of the season this Saturday, April 12 at Lilly Center in Shuwaikh from 11am to 7pm. There will be lots of fun including shopping, petting zoo, activities, live music, games, bouncey castles, food and much more.