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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 2d

Just to be clear ....

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 2d

Just to be clear ....

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 5d

In today's episode on the Baby Tribe, Professor Maeve Eogan, a leading voice in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital, offers her profound insights into the world of sexual assault treatment and care.

#SupportAfterAssault
#TraumaInformedCare
#SATUIreland

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 6d

On next week's episode of the Baby Tribe, Professor Maeve Eogan, a leading voice in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital, offers her profound insights into the world of sexual assault treatment and care.
#SupportAfterAssault
#TraumaInformedCare
#SATUIreland

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 10d

Parents keep hearing scary headlines linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism. I’ve broken down the science, plus what we know about fever in pregnancy and labour, here: 👇

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Paracetamol, Pregnancy, Fever and Autism

What the Science Really Says

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 13d

Check out my new post!Whooping cough is back, and it can be life-threatening for newborns. Learn how vaccination in pregnancy and early infancy protects babies, what symptoms to watch for, and when to seek urgent help.

#WhoopingCough #Pertussis #VaccinesSaveLives

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

What Parents Need to Know

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 13d

107: Baby Tribe Live with Stefanie Preissner & Nicola Fox Hamilton

In this special live show from Smock Alley Theatre, Afif and Anne share hilarious parenting fails, marriage confessions, and the story of how they first met. They’re joined by Stefanie Preissner and Dr Nicola Fox-Hamilton

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 25d

The UN has confirmed it: Palestinian children in Gaza were deliberately sniped.
Toddlers shot in the head holding white flags.
A surgeon saw 6 kids, all shot in the skull, in just 4 hours.
This is not crossfire.
This is genocide.

📖 UNHRC, Sept 2025

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 19d

🎶 New Episode Alert! 🎶

Dive into the enchanting world of children's music with "Grooving with Graham: Music for Babies and Beyond"!

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 25d

The UN has confirmed it: Palestinian children in Gaza were deliberately sniped.
Toddlers shot in the head holding white flags.
A surgeon saw 6 kids, all shot in the skull, in just 4 hours.
This is not crossfire.
This is genocide.

📖 UNHRC, Sept 2025

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 26d

New Baby Tribe Episode this Tuesday!

We had an absolute blast chatting with Emma Doran on Baby Tribe. From becoming a mum at just 18 to building a thriving career in comedy, Emma shared the ups, downs and laugh-out-loud moments that have shaped her journey.

#BabyTribePodcast #EmmaDoran

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · 27d

New Baby Tribe Episode this Tuesday!

We had an absolute blast chatting with Emma Doran on Baby Tribe. From becoming a mum at just 18 to building a thriving career in comedy, Emma shared the ups, downs and laugh-out-loud moments that have shaped her journey.

#BabyTribePodcast #EmmaDoran

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Sep 9

In this upcoming episode of the Baby Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Sophie Morris to talk about consumer awareness, clever supermarket swaps, and why balance matters more than perfection.

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Sep 7

In this upcoming episode of the Baby Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Sophie Morris to talk about consumer awareness, clever supermarket swaps, and why balance matters more than perfection.

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Sep 2

Louise McSharry on Balancing Parenthood, Technology, and Personal Joy

Broadcaster and podcaster Louise McSharry joins the Baby Tribe Podcast to share her witty, honest take on modern parenting.

#ParentingInTheDigitalAge
#EmpathyAndCompassion
#ModernMotherhoodJourney

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 31

Louise McSharry on Balancing Parenthood, Technology, and Personal Joy

Broadcaster and podcaster Louise McSharry joins the Baby Tribe Podcast to share her witty, honest take on modern parenting.

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 26

Dive into the fascinating world of maternal and fetal medicine with us in our latest episode with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Ann McHugh as she shares her expertise on antenatal screening, prenatal genetic testing, and the incredible advancements in fetal therapeutics.

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 25

Monstrous genocidal maniacs. Anyone still siding with them, supporting them, collaborating with them in any way is a monster just like them.

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 24

Dive into the fascinating world of maternal and fetal medicine with us in our latest episode with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Ann McHugh as she shares her expertise on antenatal screening, prenatal genetic testing, and the incredible advancements in fetal therapeutics.

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨 RSV Immunisation Update 🚨

Big news for parents, the RSV protection programme for babies and young children has just been updated.

Read the full article here:

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Updated RSV Prevention Measures for Newborns

What Parents Need to Know

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎉 We're back from our break and ready to dive into all things parenting! Our latest episode discusses fussy eaters with our guest Samantha Forrest.

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 17

🎉 We're back from our break and ready to dive into all things parenting! Our latest episode discusses fussy eaters with our guest Samantha Forrest. Discover practical tips to turn mealtime battles into fun family experiences and learn how to encourage adventurous eating habits in your children.

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 4

The Baby Tribe is taking a two week break and is back on the 19th of August!

In the mean time, enjoy an episode of Keeping Up with the Khuffashians, normally behind the Headstuff Plus paywall.

Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Aug 4

Worried your baby’s twitch or brief pause is a seizure? Not every jerk or breath hold is epilepsy. My Substack guide shows what’s normal, when to call the doctor, and how to stay calm. Read now!

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Baby Movements Decoded: What’s Benign vs. a Seizure

A Parent’s Guide to Infant Movements

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Prof. Afif EL-Khuffash @profafif.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎉🎙️ Celebrate with us as we hit a major milestone - 100 episodes of the Baby Tribe podcast!

Join Anne and Afif as they take you behind the scenes, share hilarious parenting tales, and reminisce about their journey from skeptics to trusted voices in parenting.