Prenatal classes in August
Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 2 pm – 6 pm Expecting in Hungary Content: Prenatal care in Hungary, how to find and choose the right hospital/doctor/midwife for you, who is the védőnő and what is her function, what kinds of maternity benefits (if any) are you eligible for, how to register a baby’s birth in Hungary if one or both parents are foreign nationals, what’s your due date and why...
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CHANGE! Saturday, January 29th, 2011, 11 am – 3 pm Expecting in Hungary Content: Prenatal care in Hungary, how to find and choose the right hospital/doctor/midwife for you, who is the védőnő and what is her function, what kinds of maternity benefits (if any) are you eligible for, how to register a baby’s birth in Hungary if one or both parents are foreign nationals,...
Read MorePrenatal classes schedule change!
FINAL SCHEDULE (HOPEFULLY) Sunday, October 3rd, 2010, 10-2 pm Labor and childbirth Content: mother and baby at term, how does labor start, when to go into the hospital or call the midwife, inducing labor, what are the stages of labor, what to expect during them, what does it feel like at each stage, what can the helper do at each stage, the importance of positioning for mother and baby, ...
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010, 2pm – 7pm Labor Support: Everything You Need to Know This is a guest workshop held by, Nandu (Andrea Noll), a Certified Professional Midwife. Labor Support for Everyone has been a very popular childbirth class in Hungarian, and this will be the first time it will be held in English, just for us! Nandu was trained in the United States as a midwife, and speaks...
Read MoreBirth in Hungary: How much?
How much does it cost to have a baby in Hungary? The answer is not simple. It depends on a number of factors, such as what kind of insurance – if any – you have, and what kind of birth experience you would like. With Hungarian or EU health insurance, and getting all your care through state clinics, it’s possible to have a baby for free in Hungary. With no insurance, and choosing...
Read MoreExpat mothers face challenges
I recently wrote an article about the importance of social support for new mothers after a baby is born. Baby blues is a condition that affects most new mothers as hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and the sense of responsibility in caring for a new life all take their toll. However, some mothers are particularly vulnerable at this time. Studies have identified a number of risk factors for...
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