pregnant in Italy | FAQs, navigating healthcare system, language barriers

answering your most frequently asked questions about pregnancy and talking through my experience so far with the Italian healthcare system. a long video, but hoping it can help one of you starting a similar journey! 🤍 _____________________________________ 00:25 welcome 02:24 where will we have the baby? 03:24 fears of giving birth 06:48 maternity leave in Italy 08:23 multilingualism with baby 09:32 first trimester tips 11:11 cravings + body changes 18:46 reaction to pregnancy 19:44 where will we raise the baby? 20:19 supplements + vitamins 21:46 Italian healthcare system 23:48 Italy vs USA 25:18 challenges + feeling alone 25:54 once I found out I was pregnant 26:36 finding a gynecologist 27:49 setting up first appointment 28:59 obtaining the libretto di gravidanza 33:40 scheduling public appointments 35:56 public system confirming pregnancy 37:05 mandatory public appointments 39:12 what I've had to pay so far 41:26 private gynecologist accessibility 42:03 is the public system efficient? 45:45 pregnancy binder organization 49:36 tips, advice & conclusion _____________________________________ ◤Ciao! I'm Sofie. Originally from the States, I've been living in Italy for a total of almost 6 years now with my Italian husband. We were first based in Rome and we have now been in Florence for 2 years and we are now preparing to welcome our first baby! Welcome as I share my reality living in Italy 🇮🇹 ◤You can also find me here:   / sofies.world   ◤ For Business Inquiries ONLY: (USA) sofiesworld4@gmail.com (Italia) tiziana.cardamone@gmail.com #lifeinitaly #pregnancyjourney #FAQ