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Addis Ababa
Last 6 months (oct 2010)
My experience was positive. Health care was easily available and cheap. The obgyn was supurb. The birth was induced. Unfortunatelly spinal block for vaginal birth unavailable in all hospitals. C-section common. I had a c-section by spontaneous choice (not medical reason). I am rh neg, my partner rh positive. Antigen D available, but my boyfriend had to search the city for the med after birth. Expensive injection $300. Operation about $500. No health insurance available to cover pregnancy. Doctors and nurses experienced and professional. Great good wonderful memories. I was afraid at first and wanted to return to Australia. But so glad I stayed!
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We liked the obgyn at besethda hospita.
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Try several hospitals and OBGYNs. Decide what is most important. Eg partner in the room? Do you need ICU? Then maybe choose Korean hospital (they have these).
Can you handle the pain? Then good - if you need an epidural, then leave Ethiopia.
Are you ok with the prospect of a c-section? This may be a reality if you struggle with pain.
Do you have support for after the birth? Eg family to cook, clean and help? Then go where you have support.
Check the citizenship options. Make sure you apply early for the citizenship you need, check the requirements first.
Do you have any health issues? Check the hospital can handle the worst case scenario. Only Korean hospital has an ICU for babies.
I went with a small, local hospital. And it was an excellent choice because the staff were fantastic and so supportive and knowledgable. Also, I had few expectations and this made it easier to go-with-the flow. Also I had an easy uncomplicated pregnancy and birth (except for the rh difference).
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