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Having a Baby in Athens

An expat in Athens wrote, "If you want a hospital natural birth, get good Dr's names from me,LLL or Birth Voice, if you do no want the hospital experience, but still feeling safer to be close to a medical model, go to the Birth center, again we can advise you to a good midwife, if you want a home birth, there are midwives wit" (Read More)

Having a Baby in Athens

Another expat in Athens advised, "I would give her my doctor and midwife's contact details, would warn her about the prevalence of unnecessary c-sections, give her my book on breastfeeding. Dealing with the maternity clinics requires some know-how but luckily my midwife did this for me (insisted baby was brought to me whenever it cr" (Read More)

Having a Baby in Athens

An expat living in Athens commented, "I Would Not give her the name of this group of midwives--they were all terrible, unsympathetic wretches in my labor, taking time off to sleep b.c. I wasn't going fast enough. I would tell my friend to find a nice old midwife from the village who's been working autonomously forever and ever, and pay " (Read More)

Having a Baby in Athens

An expat in Athens wrote, "Give her my obstetrician's details and tell her to relax." (Read More)

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11 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats and Global Nomads in Greece

If you're moving to Greece, it's important to understand the health insurance requirements when seeking a short or long-term visa, the quality of healthcare outside of Athens including in Greek Islands, vaccines for Greece and more.

Healthcare in Paros, Greece

Yes in pharmacy, sometimes no prescription needed. You pay 25% of the cost if a member of EOPPY

Healthcare in Paros, Greece

An expat from the United Kingdom offers her insight into the health care system on the island of Paros in Greece. Information shared includes how it compares to the UK, pharmacies, cost and more.

Healthcare in Paros, Greece

An expat on Paros Island in Greece offers insight about the quality and availability of healthcare on an island in Greece. Expats should be aware that there are no true hospitals on Paros Island.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Greece

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

Expats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in Greece

Read recent baby reports submitted for Athens and Athens.

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

Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in Greece from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
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11 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats and Global Nomads in Greece

Healthcare in Paros, Greece

Yes in pharmacy, sometimes no prescription needed. You pay 25% of the cost if a member of EOPPY -

Healthcare in Paros, Greece

An expat from the United Kingdom offers her insight into the health care system on the island of Paros in Greece. Information shared includes how it compares to the UK, pharmacies, cost and more. -

Healthcare in Paros, Greece

An expat on Paros Island in Greece offers insight about the quality and availability of healthcare on an island in Greece. Expats should be aware that there are no true hospitals on Paros Island. -

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Greece

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

Expats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in Greece

Read recent baby reports submitted for Athens and Athens.

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