What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Australia?

"It is important to plan ahead when having a baby in Australia. Make sure to research any laws, regulations and customs related to childbirth and parenting in the country. Gather all of the medical service providers needed for prenatal care and labor, delivery and postpartum care. Become familiar with the type of insurance you will need for pregnancy and newborn care. Ask for guidance from other expats and Australian citizens about childbirth and maternity services, visit options, and support groups that can help. Finally, make time for yourself to relax and enjoy your pregnancy, as well as get familiar with your new home in Australia," remarked another expat who made the move to Australia.

"Have the baby in the RWH in Melbourne! The breatfeeding advise and help is also fantastic. They even have a clinic for you to come in afterwards if you think you need more help with it! I also want to mention that unlike the lady who posted having a baby in Sydney and was refused her visa on the grounds of her pregnancy and not able to have a chest x-ray, I was also not able to have the x-ray in the UK being 3 months pregnant when we applied for the visa (March 08). However, this was never mentioned as a problem and I received my temporary visa with no issues at all. I simply had the chest x-ray 2 months AFTER the baby was born in Australia. Plus - being a British citizen, I am entitled to have all the cost paid for me by the Australian medicare system yet that didn't deter them from giving me the visa. By the way - if you are a 'temporary resident' and have a baby the baby will not be an Australian citizen so not entitled to Australian passport. They will be issued a temporary visa. The baby can get it if you stay here until he/she is 10 years old though," explained one expat living in Melbourne, Australia.

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