Jelena Kovacevic
Birthing Baby
Beijing families can select from a range of hospitals, all offering high quality prenatal, delivery and postnatal care. Options go beyond choosing a natural birth, epidural or a Caesarean section (C-section), and extend to water birthing, hiring a doula and an array of postnatal services. Indeed, the variety of services offered in Beijing hospitals is far from limited. The tricky part lies in choosing one.
Word to the Wise
Families should note that most local Chinese insurance companies do not cover maternity for students and unmarried females. Also, most expat insurance policies require an entire 12 months of payment before maternity coverage kicks in. Read the fine print and talk to your insurance agent to make sure you’re covered.
In Three, Two, One …
The following article is excerpted from beijingkids Home and Relocation Guide 2011. Download a PDF copy here or visit this page to order a free print copy for home delivery.
Moving to another country is one of the most stressful things you will do in your lifetime. But with a detailed checklist and a lot of preparation, you should be able to keep stress levels at a minimum - you might even enjoy the process! Okay, we're stretching the truth a little with that last bit, but at least a plan will help keep you sane. When compiling our moving timeline, we talked to relocation companies and Beijing residents who have lived through multiple moves. If they can do it, so can you.
