Archive for the ‘Women’s health’ Category

Moving abroad and having a baby can be two demanding experiences in themselves, so how about when the two coincide? We spoke to expat mum Liene, who has had a child on both sides of the Atlantic. How did you find being pregnant and having a baby in France? Pregnancy and childbirth in the USA […]

The type and frequency of health screenings for a woman varies depending on her age. As expat women, raising a family and coping with living abroad can mean health tests take a backseat. So what type of screening is recommended for when? A common misconception is that women’s health is limited to gynecology and obstetrics. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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