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Moving abroad with children can be a difficult process for all involved. There are hundreds of things to consider from schools to housing. Here we talk to Carrie Lupoli, an American expat mum of two young daughters and founder of Live and Learn. How did you find moving to Singapore with a newborn? I imagine moving […]

Many expat families want to make the most of the weather when they move abroad. One reason why large numbers of British expats move to Spain, Australia and Thailand is to take advantage of the improved climate. However, moving with children from the rainy climate of the UK to somewhere with a much higher sun […]

Many women across Europe are being forced to travel abroad for fertility treatment. This is predominantly due to a lack of egg donors. Experts in Denmark have criticised the lack of compensation given to egg donors, resulting in a lack of eggs being donated. This extreme shortage is forcing women to look abroad for fertility […]

Breastfeeding has featured heavily in the news lately with the controversial Time magazine cover of a woman breastfeeding her three year old son. The cover provoked various online reactions, some in support and others disgusted by the image. While the magazine’s publishers and breastfeeding organisations have backed it, others have reacted angrily. The article was written […]

A factor inspiring many families moving abroad is the promise of great weather and an outdoor lifestyle. This is especially true of the many British families who move to Spain, Australia and Thailand. Recent research however, has shown that dangerous microbes inhabit the sand on many beaches. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, […]

As an expat I am sure you are familiar with the struggle of finding healthcare abroad. The differences in language, cultural norms and even different names for your medication can make getting the right treatment difficult. It’s not surprising that many people turn to the Internet to find an easy diagnosis before they reach out […]

Babies have a critical period during which they attune themselves to their native language. According to scientists the timing of this period can be affected by environmental factors, such as, maternal depression and bilingual upbringing. In the research, presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), is some of the first to […]

According to research, women are increasingly becoming the primary household earners in the UK and the Western world. Why aren’t more of them taking out life and health insurance to protect their families financially? Scottish Provident, a leading insurance provider, took part in the Customer Impact Scheme 2011. The Customer Impact Scheme is an annual […]

A recent news story told the cautionary tale of a Australian woman’s premature labour in Vancouver, Canada. She went into labour in the airport at 26 weeks and now faces a medical bill of over CAD$700,000. The woman and her partner had taken out medical insurance and extra coverage for her pregnancy but did not […]

Expat Family Health helps expatriates and their spouses to keep their family healthy abroad. We provide international health tips and advice on topics such as children’s nutrition, pregnancy and health regulations. Expat Health tips: Immunisations, nutrition, general health tips Health tips for women: Pregnancy, Children’s health (nutrition, vaccinations etc.) Adapting abroad: Cultural differences, psychological issues, […]

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