Having a Baby in Montesilvano, Pescara

An expat mom who had a baby in Italy talks about finding a doctor willing to assist with a homebirth, the birth and follow-up care. (Read More)

Having a Baby in Genoa

One expat who had her baby in Genova, Italy shares her experiences with the hospital, pre-natal care and doctors in Genova. (Read More)

Having a Baby in Rome

An expat living in Rome commented, "Don't waste your time and money on private clinics. Maybe they will have nicer looking reception and not so many people waiting, but the best professionals are working in large state hospitals, best equipment end supplies are there either. One of my friends had a horrible experience in one of the mo" (Read More)

Having a Baby in Alghero

An expat in Alghero wrote, "Ask the hospital what pain relief is available, try and speak Italian." (Read More)

Having a Baby in Vasto

Another expat in Vasto advised, "Just be ready for the unexpected and find someone who will advocate for you so that you will have full access to your rights to choose on all the issues like breastfeeding vs. bottles etc." (Read More)

Having a Baby in Chieti

An expat living in Chieti commented, "Get a private hospital and doctor-request the option of medication if needed" (Read More)

Having a Baby in Verona

An expat in Verona wrote, "Italians are obsessed with anything that could go wrong. the british instead tell you Ok you are pregnant so what? millions are. come back in 9 months.

The righ approach for me is somewhere in the middle, so don't get too paranoid like most italians do... (but still be carefull with your sala" (Read More)