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My husband and I are at the point where we must make a big decision -- will I give birth in the Dominican Republic or give birth in the USA? Yes, it seems like the simple and wise choice is to give birth in the USA where medical care for both mothers and infants is more advanced. Afterall, one can never anticipate when a mother will hemorrhage after giving birth or when an infant will struggle to breathe after birth. The majority of women have uncomplicated labor and deliver healthy babies. But there are many possible bad outcomes -- meconium aspiration, asphyxia, breech position, non-reassuring fetal heart tones, preeclampsia, etc.
The decision is not as simple as it seems. My husband does not have is visa for the USA yet! This is our first child together and we deeply desire to be together when the baby is born!
Also, I have volunteered extensively in public hospitals/clinics in Santiago and I do not like the conditions that I observed. I have heard that private clinics offer more comforts and better care. However, I have not confirmed this for myself.
I am hoping to find a few expat women who can share their stories of giving birth in a private clinic in the Dominican Republic! Please share your experience!
The decision is not as simple as it seems. My husband does not have is visa for the USA yet! This is our first child together and we deeply desire to be together when the baby is born!
Also, I have volunteered extensively in public hospitals/clinics in Santiago and I do not like the conditions that I observed. I have heard that private clinics offer more comforts and better care. However, I have not confirmed this for myself.
I am hoping to find a few expat women who can share their stories of giving birth in a private clinic in the Dominican Republic! Please share your experience!