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Once the baby comes...What are the next steps?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 19:58

How do you go about vaccinations?
What about insurance for the little one? If I don't have a health card, can my baby get one?
All i do know is that once you get the birth certificate, you can then start processing the baby's passport.
Any other important things I do need to know of?
Would really appreciate if you ladies could share your experiences!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 12:21
Alot of medical aids / insurance covers vaccines (mine does) but some dont - so check and if yours doesnt - get the health card . you can always go to a ped of your choice but use the health card for the vaccines that would be otherwise very expensive For the first 6-12 weeks - your baby would be feeding on average every 2 hours so try to get help for that time - prefably a proper helper from an agency to do the household chores and cook meals - or maybe allow your freinds and family to bring hot meals to you family from back home are also good but only if thier immediate family that you dont have to entertain while also adjusting to a newborn baby save your energy for your baby and the adjustments the baby brings and get a book - like the baby whisperer that give you an idea how to handle the baby once he / she arrives btw - Congratulations The first 3 months are hard - but after that it gets better - the first smile , the first everything makes your heart melt
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 11:58
Try to get the governmental health card for the baby from Al Wasl (Latifa) hospital. They will assign you to a clinic that is located in an area where you live and the vaccinations are free. Otherwise, from a private hospital they are quite expansive
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 20:07
You can contact your insurance company to find out what they need to cover baby, each company has different procedures and policies. Contact baby steps they'll sort out all the birth Certs. Health card you can register at Al Bada clinic behind Shangri La hotel on SZRd once you have birth cert. You can also see a private pediatrician of your choosing for vaccines however very expensive. The hospital will give you a vaccination schedule when they discharge you and baby to follow.
 
 

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