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We asked expat moms who gave birth in Australia about their experiences and advice they have for other moms to be. They said...

"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," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Melbourne, 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," commented one expat who made the move to Australia.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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