Expat Health Insurance & Healthcare Guide to Kuwait
Expats share their experiences with healthcare and expat health insurance in Kuwait.
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Discover the ins and outs of having a baby in Kuwait through this detailed article. It delves into crucial topics such as the differences between public and private healthcare, approaches to pain management, and the process of finding a suitable doctor. Plus, enjoy personal stories from expats who have embraced parenthood in Kuwait.
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Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Kuwait? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Kuwait.
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The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Kuwait, should the need arise for such services.
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As you plan your move to Kuwait, a key decision awaits: selecting the right health insurance. Should you go with local or expat coverage? This article explores the options and includes experiences shared by expats in Kuwait, offering a glimpse into what might work best for you.
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A primer on how to enroll in the public healthcare system in Kuwait.
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I went to a private hospital (Royale Hayat) even though they were not included with my insurance. Prenatal office visits were about 20KD a piece, the lab tests weren't very expensive. Doctors in Kuwait want to do an ultrasound every visit, so if you don't want that you have to say so. They are also used to their patients just accepting whatever they say without questioning and doing things without telling you. So, you really have to be proactive and assertive about what you do and do not want. My goal was a natural childbirth. Except for being induced with prostaglandin gel and sweeping membranes, that is what I had. The labor and induction rooms have "birth" balls. The induction rooms also have jacuzzi tubs. I wrote a birth plan, my doctor as well as the nursing staff read it and they abided by it as much as they could. I was free to move around during labor without being attached to the monitors constantly. The only problem really was that when it came time to push, my doctor wanted me in lithotomy position. I said no and she accepted me being in a side-lying position. I stayed two nights in the hospital. It was a positive experience overall. The only issue I had postpartum was that they did a blood sugar test on my daughter without my consent and tried to tell me she was going to have to have formula instead of exclusively breastmilk. I kept my daughter with me in my room the whole time. They waited to cut her cord until it stopped pulsing and they did not give her the hepatitis B vaccine- all per my requests.
I went to a private maternity hospital (Royale Hayat). They are covered by my insurance plan, too.
It was an amazing experience. I wanted pain free labor and it pretty much was. I discussed my birth plan with my doctor in advance. He was very supportive and made me feel at ease. The anaesthesiologist and the rest of the staff were kind and helpful.
And the rooms were 5 star, definitely!
I went to a private hospital (Royale Hayat). I did not use any medicines for pain management. Epidurals are available, but the labor room has a birthing ball and the induction rooms have jacuzzi tubs. I stayed for two nights after my daughter was born. It was a positive experience overall. They respected my wishes as I conveyed via my birth plan. I was able to move around while in labor, I wasn't connected to a monitor continuously. I was able to eat and drink as I liked. I wanted to be able to choose my position for pushing, but the doctor only gave me two options. Lithotomy position or side-lying on the bed were the choices she gave me even though studies show upright positions are better for mother and baby.
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Mental Health Care in Kuwait
The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Kuwait, should the need arise for such services.
The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Kuwait, should the need arise for such services....
Do I need Health Insurance When Moving to Kuwait?
Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Kuwait? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Kuwait.
Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Kuwait? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Kuwait. ...
Having a Baby in Kuwait
Discover the ins and outs of having a baby in Kuwait through this detailed article. It delves into crucial topics such as the differences between public and private healthcare, approaches to pain management, and the process of finding a suitable doctor. Plus, enjoy personal stories from expats who have embraced parenthood in Kuwait.
Discover the ins and outs of having a baby in Kuwait through this detailed article. It delves into crucial topics such as the differences between public and private healthcare, approaches to pain mana...
Answer Questions about Healthcare in Kuwait
Help others moving to Kuwait by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Kuwait, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.