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      Having a baby

      Shelly
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      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 09 August 2018 - 11:32

      Good day to all of the woman here. I am new here and I notice all the people here is kind so I join to seek advice or opinions from all the woman here. Im 30yo and I have a palestenian BF here in Abu Dhabi, we are not living together. We are planning to have a baby but my question is. Can I have my pregnancy here in Abu Dhabi even we are not married as I have my own visa. Or should I declare to my company that I am married even im not using my husband's surname. BTW, i am married in Philippines but separated for almost 8years ago. I hope you can give me some ideas or opinions so I can have ideas what I can make the pregnancy without any problem. But I am planning to deliver the baby in the Philippines. Thank you so much for all you. Have a nice day.

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      Shelly
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      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 14:59
      Thank you so much for your reply. I have now idea for what will I do. After I deliver the baby from in the Philippines I will bring him/her here. Is it possible to bring a new born baby in UAE? By the way, i forgot to mention. In all my documents i declared that I'm single. Is it okay also?
      sasamaka
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      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 14:39
      Hi Sara. Thank you for your comment. I didn't declare on my current job that I am married. I am planning to declare that I am married on my next company. Is it possible to declare them that Im marr...
      I think it is possible. But you have to wait 1st for your insurance plan to be modified and then get pregnant.. Like I mentioned earlier if it is just for follow up until you deliver your baby in Philippines, the hospital will not ask you about the identity of the father but for the delivery yes they will, as the baby will need to be registered in UAE and at that time you will to provide all documents..
      Shelly
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      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 11:11
      Im sorry for too many replies. I enter alot of post on my mobile.
      Shelly
      7
      Posts
      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 11:08
      Hi Shelly, On your actual job, are you registered as a single or married employee ? if you are recruited as single than I don't think you have the pregnancy package included in your insurance (...
      Hi Sara. Thank you for your comment. I didn't declare on my current job that I am married. I am planning to declare that I am married on my next company. Is it possible to declare them that Im married and have a baby from my current bf?
      Shelly
      7
      Posts
      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 11:08
      Hi Shelly, On your actual job, are you registered as a single or married employee ? if you are recruited as single than I don't think you have the pregnancy package included in your insurance (...
      Hi Sara. Thank you for your comment. I didn't declare on my current job that I am married. I am planning to declare that I am married on my next company. Is it possible to declare them that Im married and have a baby from my current bf?
      Shelly
      7
      Posts
      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 11:08
      Hi Shelly, On your actual job, are you registered as a single or married employee ? if you are recruited as single than I don't think you have the pregnancy package included in your insurance (...
      Hi Sara. Thank you for your comment. I didn't declare on my current job that I am married. I am planning to declare that I am married on my next company. Is it possible to declare them that Im married and have a baby from my current bf?
      Shelly
      7
      Posts
      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 11:08
      Hi Shelly, On your actual job, are you registered as a single or married employee ? if you are recruited as single than I don't think you have the pregnancy package included in your insurance (...
      Hi Sara. Thank you for your comment. I didn't declare on my current job that I am married. I am planning to declare that I am married on my next company. Is it possible to declare them that Im married and have a baby from my current bf?
      Shelly
      7
      Posts
      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 11:08
      Hi Shelly, On your actual job, are you registered as a single or married employee ? if you are recruited as single than I don't think you have the pregnancy package included in your insurance (...
      Hi Sara. Thank you for your comment. I didn't declare on my current job that I am married. I am planning to declare that I am married on my next company. Is it possible to declare them that Im married and have a baby from my current bf?
      sasamaka
      11
      Posts
      EW NEWBIE
      Latest post on 17 August 2018 - 10:55
      Hi Shelly, On your actual job, are you registered as a single or married employee ? if you are recruited as single than I don't think you have the pregnancy package included in your insurance ( double check with your insurance). If you are than I guess for the follow up you can do it with your Filipino marriage certificate as long as you are not delivering here. Good luck. Sara
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