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I am an American living in Italy and gave birth to my first child here.
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The caesarean section went smoothly and I didn’t even have to pay for the four days of hospitalization.
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I received a monthly payment from the government to cover my daughter’s living expenses.
I American Citizen from New York City live in italy with dual nationality. The thought of giving birth in another country was very scary at first. I wasn’t fluent in Italian at the time, so I was worried about being misunderstood and being treated as an “outsider”.
The hospital I gave birth to was immaculate, the staff were amazing, and the caesarean section went as smoothly as possible for a first-time mother. surpassed.
Giving birth in Italy does not cost anything. Also, after giving birth, he will have to stay in the hospital for at least four days, and it will not cost you anything. Like me, neither a vaginal delivery nor a caesarean section will cost you anything.
Many things make the Italian culture and life experience unique. It was all clear during the birth process.
I felt taken care of throughout the process
I felt important, I felt seen and heard. When communication was difficult, everyone helped as much as they could. Even the doctors, nurses, and cleaning staff seemed to recognize the importance of this life-changing moment to me.
My anesthesiologist was kind and pleasant. The director of the maternity ward who was in the operating room was very kind. When I felt uncomfortable being administered anesthesia, he would crouch down in front of me and talk, trying not to distract me. on my forehead and patted my head.
A gynecologist who was with me throughout the trip performed a caesarean section. I didn’t feel anything during the procedure and he made sure that I was comfortable and relaxed.
During my four days in the hospital, I was very well taken care of. The daily check-in with the nurse was very kind and reassuring. I couldn’t sit up straight to feed her daughter and there was a moment when I broke down crying, but the nurse not only helped me but also comforted me.
I receive money from the government every month to cover my daughter’s living expenses.
Giving birth in Italy is free, but that’s not all. The country also wants to help you take care of your children.Thanks universal child allowance, parents receive between 80 and 160 euros a month for their children. If you have multiple children, you are entitled to more money. This benefit continues until the child reaches the age of 18. Parents are entitled to receive money for the rest of their lives if their child has a disability. The exact rules and regulations of child benefits change each year, but the principles remain the same.
In Italy, family comes first. This is evident in the way pregnant women are treated and the process of childbirth in this country.
The United States should show the same respect that Italy has for the intimate birthing process. Childbirth should be one of the greatest days of a woman’s life, and anything you can do to make that experience better for her should be done.
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