Your Journey

Expecting

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    Month 1

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    Congratulations! You just found out you're having a baby – in Germany! 😍 So let's dive into how everything works here: Learn about the medical system, who will support you, where you can give birth, what tests and vaccinations are recommended, and more!



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    Month 2

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    How are you feeling right now? If the answer is "not so great", you're not alone—4 out of 5 women experience some form of morning sickness ❤️ This month, we’ll share tips for feeling better, info on choosing your care provider and birth options, prenatal diagnostics in Germany, and when to tell your employer.



  • Month 3

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    Can you believe you're already in the last month of your first trimester? 🥳 This month, you'll have your first of 3 big ultrasound appointments 👶📺. Not happy with your gynaecologist? Learn about what it takes to switch during pregnancy. We'll also talk about pregnancy benefits such as health classes and Mutterschutz.



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    Month 4

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    If you've not been feeling well, hopefully you're starting to feel better now! Maybe you're planning one last trip before the baby arrives—your babymoon! We’ve got tips for flying during pregnancy, advice on maternity wear, and info on birth preparation courses and pre-registering at the hospital. Don’t forget to start gathering the documents for your baby’s birth certificate, as it can take longer than expected!



  • Month 5

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    As you're approaching the half-way point 🎉, we have some lighter topics on deck this month about how to raise multilingual children and working with a doula. Also: community stories about how families chose their baby names 💜 infos for your second ultrasound and the "Feindiagnostik."



  • Month 6

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    At the end of your second trimester, your nesting instincts might start kicking in and you may be wondering about things to buy. Learn about what causes pregnancy diabetes and the test you will be offered soon. And what to do any small and big niggles, aches and pains that you may be experiencing now.



  • Month 7

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    Congrats, you're in your third trimester! Now, it's time for some paperwork related to dos (Elterngeld, Elternzeit and Mutterschaftsgeld). Plus, if you've been thinking about writing a birth plan, we have an article for you on the pros and cons. Plus, learn how to still enjoy food even if you've been diagnosed with pregnancy diabetes. We'll also introduce the concept of a birth plan for you to decide if you'd like to write one.



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    Month 8

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    This month, you can get ready for your third ultrasound 👶. Wondering about your health insurance and your baby’s during parental leave? It’s a bit complicated, but we’ll walk you through the most common scenarios. Also, consider booking your postnatal recovery course (often covered by insurance) and a prenatal breastfeeding class, plus learn about cloth diapers versus disposable ones.



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    Month 9

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    You're officially in month 9 now but there's still a little ways to go! For employees, it's only a couple of weeks until the Mutterschutz (yay!). Time to plan for the delivery, the fourth trimester as well as finding a Kita and pediatrician.



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    Month 10

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    As your due date approaches, learn about logistics on the day and how to advocate for yourself at birth. We also have tips for your Kindergeld applications and words of wisdom for expecting parents from a seasoned pediatrician and mom-of-two.

Baby is Here! 🎉

Year One With Baby

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You made it!

Your Second Year

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Watch this space. The journey will continue 😀