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Find out what to expect from the system if you are pregnant in Thailand...
This section exists to guide you through the legislation and administrative details of having a baby in Thailand.
Confirming Pregnancy
Pregnancy testing kits are sold at most pharmacies. A gynaecologist can confirm pregnancy with blood and urine tests; gynaecologists work from international and government hospitals. Due to the crowded state of Government hospitals and the lack of English-speaking staff, most expatriates chose private international hospitals.
A copy of the test results should be given to the insurance company and to the employer as soon as possible in order to receive maternity care benefits if applicable.
Pre-natal Care
Pre-natal care very much depends on the agreement between the expectant mother and the chosen hospital. In government hospitals the gynaecologist monitors the mother's and baby's health once a month, and then more frequently in the last two months up to the birth.
There are no formal government-run pre-natal classes; however there are many private companies that organise one-day workshops, including international hospitals themselves, which offer English-speaking classes.