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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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