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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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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Giving birth in Spain

10 things I can tell you about giving birth in Spain (part 1 of 4) A personal birth story The following is based on my experience of giving

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Returning to give birth in your home country

Giving birth in your home country As we saw in the previous post, attitudes about childbirth in Azerbaijan were very different. Some of the more startling myths included:

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