Thinking baby? Protect yourself and baby with maternity insurance

Expat maternity cover Pregnancy is an expensive process for expatriates; pre-natal check-ups, regular doctor’s visits, the actual delivery and post-natal care… Costs can escalate quickly. Adding unforeseen complications

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International surrogacy

International surrogacy laws Surrogacy often features heavily in discussions amongst aspiring parents wishing to have children through alternative measures. At its best, surrogacy provides couples the opportunity to

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What you need to know about maternity cover

Maternity cover and health insurance Did you know that maternity cover cannot be purchased after you have become pregnant? Too many expectant mothers only discover this when they

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Having a baby in Bangkok

Where to give birth in Asia? Golden statues of Buddha looking over a sleeping baby Having a baby in Bangkok was better than I expected. I never thought

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8 Reasons for an expat to choose a doula

What is a doula? A doula is a woman who gives emotional and practical non-medical support to another woman (and her partner) during her pregnancy, and during and after the birth. She is usually trained and

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The pregnant expat

Pregnancy and childbirth in the US “You’ve been trying for four months already? I think you should see a fertility doctor!” We heard these words from my OB/GYN

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Dear expat women with PPD or baby blues, please get help!

Postpartum depression and the expat mother I didn’t have PPD [Post partum depression or Post natal depression], I think. I didn’t want to hurt myself or the baby.

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Giving birth in Spain: part 4

10 things I can tell you about giving birth in Spain (part 4 of 4) A personal birth story Concluding the birth story of Bibsey Mama: 10. On

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Giving birth in Spain: part 3

10 things I can tell you about giving birth in Spain (part 3 of 4) A personal birth story Continuing the birth story of Bibsey Mama: 6. The

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Giving birth in Spain: part 2

10 things I can tell you about giving birth in Spain (part 2 of 4) A personal birth story Continuing the birth story of Bibsey Mama: 3. Avoid

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