An Expat Talks about What is Was Like Having a Baby in Vienna, Austria, Austria

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Vienna, Austria

If a friend of yours living in the same country were expecting a baby, what advice would you give her?

1. Look into asking for Austrian health insurance for yourself and your baby, so that you are sufficiently covered for medical care. 2. Contact the embassy or foreign ministry in Vienna to learn about what documents you need to register your baby's birth. 3. Find out about the regulations for parental leave in Austria and make sure that you understand what rights and benefits you are entitled to as a parent. 4. Take advantage of the wealth of child-friendly recreational activities available in Vienna- parks, museums, zoos, playgrounds, and libraries all make great baby outing destinations. 5. Get to know other expat families with young children so that your family can enjoy a sense of community and support. 6. Ask locals and expats alike for advice on the best hospitals and doctors in the city. 7. Sign up for packages or gift baskets with baby products, as Vienna has a variety of such services available.