Welcome to this world Nathan
I was there for the delivery of Nathan (said with a French accent). Each baby born still has the same effect on me like that I had with the first one I ever saw. It feels miraculous. Photo taken and...
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Akita just saw the light now. Yet another precious miracle delivered to life. This photo was taken and published with permission from Akita’s mother.
View ArticleA letter from a baby I helped “being born”
I received this note on Facebook in Sept. 2011 and the second photo in Feb. 2012: Hi doctor! Yesterday I saw you on facebook, and this remind me that I have not thanked you for helping my mom gave...
View ArticleHappy birthday baby Samuel
This photo was taken and published here with permission from Samuel’s mother and father.
View ArticleAnother little miracle
Happy birthday Zack-André and birthing day to his mother. This photo was taken and published here with permission from Zack-André’s mother.
View ArticleA little miracle saw the light
Happy birthday Arielle and birthing day to her mother. I still get that same feeling with every new birth, even though the first I witnessed was back in 2001. Arielle weighed 2263 grams and I can...
View ArticleLukas born on my birthday
Today is my birthday. It is now Lukas’s too. I am blessed to be surrounded by friends and family who ensured to make me feel special on this day. To top it all, I was there for Lukas’ delivery: an...
View ArticleMy schizophrenic Lebanon!
Today I started #Lebanonissoschizophrenic hashtag on Twitter. After a 14-day trans Canada road trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, I flew to Lebanon on July 1. I find it fascinating how we,...
View ArticleLe Liban schizophrène d’un gynéco-blogueur
Le Liban schizophrène d’un gynéco-blogueur. Le Liban schizophrène d’un gynéco-blogueur 18JUIL Hasan Abdessamad. Hasan Abdessamad a quitté le Liban il y a plus de cinq ans. Après avoir terminé...
View ArticleAlex 2 years later
This is Alex. I helped his mother give birth to him in June 2010. Today I run into her by chance and she shows me his recent photo. What a great feeling! Disclaimer: This photo has been taken and...
View ArticleThe final A to the DABDA of my breakup
Since grieving usually comes to an end… If you have not heard of DABDA, let me explain. It is the five stages a person goes through when grieving a loss: Denial – Anger – Bargaining – Depression –...
View ArticleNikhil born on his Mom’s birthday
I have been in the hospital since early morning, it has been very busy between the emergency room, the operating room and the delivery suite. What a better way to end my day! A healthy baby boy being...
View ArticleKind words back from Bathurst!
It is such kindness and gratefulness that make all the difference in my career, I am happy to share with you this letter I received from a patient of mine. Good morning Dr Abdessamad, My name is ***...
View ArticleHappy Nursing Week –الأسبوع العالمي للتمريض
.يتم الاحتفال بـالأسبوع العالمي للتمريض في جميع أنحاء العالم في أول إسبوع من مايو من كل عام، للإشارة إلى إسهامات الممرضات/ين في المجتمع .في هذا اليوم، أحيي كل الممرضات/ين اللواتي و الذين عملت معهم في...
View ArticleMy AMA Physician’s Recognition Award in CME
I just received my American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education (CME) from July 2013 till July 2016.
View ArticleHappy Birthday Baby Girl Diaz
This photo was taken and is published here with permission of the mother and her midwife Marijke De Zwager. It was an honour to be part of this special day for this family. Addendum: June 29 2013 I saw...
View ArticleBaby Alexadre claims Aug 2nd a birthday
Newborn Baby Boy Alexandre claimed Aug 2nd a birthday for himself. His parents and I wanted to snap a shot of him right after birth and on the warmer but my battery failed me. His arrival marks a...
View ArticleWhy don’t I go back!?
For the longest time I said: “I would never leave Lebanon.” I did. “Even if I seek advanced training abroad, I will definitely come back.” I didn’t… yet. What I always cherished about Lebanon, Lebanon...
View ArticleAndia at age 4 days & 2 years
Today I received this lovely message on my official Facebook page: Hi Doctor Hasan. This little girl is Andia. She is now two and half. You’re the one who delivered this precious little girl in...
View ArticleKaylee: another little miracle!
Kaylee saw the light today, Dec. 17 2013 at 3:31 am in BC. Nothing beats the cry of a healthy newborn after hours of labor. It always puts a big smile on my face regardless of what time such miracles...
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