In this post you will find info on how to deal with breast feeding problems and who to contact for help. Mummy’s milk is best for the baby as for the calf is cow’s milk. It’s free, available on demand, protects from various illnesses, provides the baby with all nutritious elements needed, boosts baby’s immune […]
These are the top 5 things I recommend to expats to watch out for when looking for a place to rent in Malta. This article is sponsored by the real estate in Malta, Remax. 1) Domestic rate vs Residential rate Expats, no matter if they are EU, work and pay taxes in Malta, are charged […]
You have been given a list from the hospital with all the things that they you need to take with you. But, there are a few more that can make your stay in the hospital even better. Extra pillows – you will be given one, if you’re lucky two. Most probably this won’t be enough […]
Getting vaccinated in Malta for the first time The first vaccination in Malta is recommended from 6 weeks and onwards. Anytime after that is OK and the age slot might differ from country to country. In Norway for instance, my husband’s country of origin, the first shot is given at 3 months of age. Thus, […]
If you are a permanent resident in Malta and fulfill the following criteria, you have the right to receive some extra money from the government as financial support for raising your child. The minimum rate of children’s allowance is €450 per child, whereas the allowance for families on the minimum wage can go as high as €1155.96 […]
Most of my friends who had already given birth in Malta, mainly Maltese, were telling me that going to a private clinic for the monthly pregnancy check-ups and then give birth at Mater Dei is the best thing to do. That they take better care of you in the private clinics but the public hospital is […]
In this article I’ll do my best to give you accurate information about our rights as pregnant women and mums with newborns in Malta. The info is valid for 2013, it is to be used as general guidelines but I would recommend to always double check it with the relevant department and/or your employer. You […]
[kkstarratings]When I went to Mater Dei for my first check-up and registration at the public hospital, a midwife gave me a magazine about pregnancy which contained important information about giving birth in Malta, the hospital and the procedures to be followed, along with some general information about pregnancy, breastfeeding, labour etc. In this magazine the pregnant woman […]
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