Positive Pregnancy Test

[jtrice05]

I have just had a positive pregnancy test after being over 1 week late. I live abroad where their native language is not English. This would be my first baby and I am worried about antenatal care, midwife appointments etc. Has anyone done this in Turkey?

[Bpas_1968 Partner]

Hi there

A hospital for the birth should be selected early on in the pregnancy. There are numerous state and private maternity hospitals and medical centres in Turkey. The cost of essential medical care can be covered partially or in full (depending on the treatment) by insurance, on condition that the hospital giving the care has an agreement with the institution providing the cover. Some treatments and services opted for by the parents or the medical facility may not be covered by insurance and costs are carried by the parents. Turkish women with no social security or medical insurance get free medical services and may give birth in state hospitals. You are probably best to try and find out what system is in place where you live, from other ex-pats or local women.

Best wishes

Katherine

[jtrice05 in reply to Bpas_1968]

Thank you so much Katherine. I went to the local hospital yesterday and had a scan, cost wasn't covered by my insurance so I paid around £7 to be seen and for the scan etc. I am returning to the UK at Christmas so think I may speak to my doctor too. A lot of the women here that are expats have returned to the UK to give birth and this is what I am swaying towards, I am still under the 13 weeks so don't want to let anyone know yet. Bit of a catch 22