What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Hamburg?

"Go check out the hospitals in your area - they usually have nights where they show parents the facilities. Stay away from University clinics and hospitals. My experience is that they are not as nice and full of gawking medical students (just like the USA). Yuck. Try to go to a childbirth class and arrange a midwife to visit after the birth. And I would also suggest securing a doula, either informally with a friend, or find out if a woman with childbirth knowledge could attend with you. Last, be open to different ways of experiencing birth. Germany is much more holisitic and even mainstream doctors are apt to prescribe tea or homeopathic medicine for an ailment. Try it. You might be suprised," said another expat in Hamburg, Germany.

"1. Make sure to research the healthcare system in Hamburg and the options available to you for prenatal care and delivery. 2. Consider enrolling in a childbirth education class to help you prepare for the birth of your baby. 3. Look into the different types of insurance available to you and your family to ensure that you are covered for any medical expenses related to the birth. 4. Familiarize yourself with the local laws and regulations regarding maternity leave and parental leave. 5. Connect with other expat parents in the area to get advice and support. 6. Take advantage of the many resources available to expat parents in Hamburg, such as English-speaking doctors, international schools, and support groups," wrote a member who made the move to Hamburg, Germany.

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