An Expat Talks about What is Was Like Having a Baby in Placencia, Belize

Expats in Belize share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Belize. While some expats advise those with serious health issues not to move to Belize, other expats choose Corozal for its proximity to doctors and clinics over the border in Chetumal, Mexico.

Expats living in Belize talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Belize and more.

Knowing which hospital you would go to should a medical emergency arise while living in Belize is important. This information is provided (but not endorsed) by expats and the US Embassy in Belize.

An expat in Hopkins Village, Belize talks about the high cost of medical insurance, traveling to Dangriga or Belize City for medical care, helpful pharmacists in Hopkins Village and more. -

An expat in San Ignacio, Belize discusses local medical care and the availability of prescription medicines. Most common prescription medicines are available at the local pharmacy and many do not nee -

Word of mouth is a great way to find a doctor if you need one. Our pharmacist has a neurogist that comes to her place of business twice a month from Belize City. He is a wealth of information. Also, b -

Help others moving to Belize by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Belize, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

Read recent baby reports submitted for Belize City and Placencia.

If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.