Nikki Simon said:
Speaking of pregnancy - what are people's opinion regarding being pregnant and giving birth in the Dominican Republic? We are based in the Sosua/Cabarete area by the way.
The only expatriate that I know living in the same area went to Santiago to have her baby, but I don't know why she chose to go there.
If it is easy for you to get to Cabarete, I'd suggest talking with Dr. Plaut in Servi-Med. It is on the second floor more or less above Mama Juan. You'll see the sign. The office is manned round the clock, but Dr. Plaut usually is there in the afternoon. He is a German expatriate who has practiced here a long time and, hopefully, will be able to recommend a good doctor for you closer than Santiago. It would be a long trip in case of urgent need.
Bournigal is probably the best Centro Medico in Puerto Plata and there is at least one gynecologist there, but I know nothing about her competence. No doubt there are others; someone else may be able to tell you about her/them. There are better doctors in general in Santiago, but there are some excellent people at Bournigal. I know because I have an outstanding doctor in a different field there. It is just a matter of finding out who they are.