Describe your experience giving birth there. What type of facility did you go to? What (if any) type of pain management did you use? How long did you stay in the hospital? Was it a positive experience? Etc...
I did not attend the birthing class (my friend went to the class that the Maternite offered (which is free 8 sessions of birth preparation, taught in French). The most important thing is to learn how to breath during labor.
I gave birth at the Maternité Grande Duchesse Charlotte (the other one in Kirchberg I heard is also good). I stayed for 5 days (I had a normal/natural delivery but I had some difficulty with breastfeeding). I shared a room with another lady, and she's pleasant, so I actually enjoyed having a roommate.
The whole experience was wonderful, I could always ring the bell when my baby cried or when I needed something. I was new to the motherhood, so I really had no clue what to do, how to breastfeed, how to change diaper, and so on. The staff insisted that I ring the bell whenever I needed anything. The food was great. The facility was excellent. I'm very pleased with my stay at Maternite.
After I went back home, I was entitled to 3 visits from the midwife. She came and checked my baby, weighed him, and checked on me too. It was great! I chose a midwife that my neighbor recommended, but if you don't know anyone, the hospital will arrange for you.
Also, there are papers you will need to fill out to get the allocations, but don't worry, the hospital or the doctor will tell you, and give you the form.
If you work, you will get one extra month off if you breastfeed your baby. This paper can be given to you when you go for the check up 1 month after you give birth. (Continue)