We considered labelling this item "Wir bauen für Sie #3" - see the previous 2 posts if you are confused.Since we arrived in Leipzig, one of the highest items on the agenda was working out the who, what, when, where and how of having a baby in Germany. We’ve had lots of help from people, and now have:
1) an English speaking Obstretrician (FrauenArzt).
2) an English speaking Midwife (Hebamme) to give antenatal classes, attend the birth and help with mothercraft after the birth (Yes, that IS a word. For those like Nathan who aren’t in the know, mothercraft is the collection of mothering skills such as breast feeding, settling the baby, bathing the baby, changing nappies).
3) A hospital to give birth in (Frauenklinik). Alternatives included a home birth and a birthing centre (geburtshaus).
4) Lots of offers to help look after baby and mum after the birth.
Mum is doing fine, and the baby says "kick, hiccup, punch". Since coming to Germany, Nathan has felt and seen the kicks a few times. Jo feels them almost all the time.
We've had a lot of comments such as "why aren't there many photos of Jo and the bump". So here is a profile of Jo, taken in Johanna Park, only 5 minutes walk away from our house. Jo likes it that our closest park is hers!
Strange German Culture #1 - In some parts of Germany, Beer is not considered alcohol. Workers have the right to a half litre of beer during lunch. In the past, the calories in the beer were a significant part of the energy intake in these areas, and if the workers didn't get their beer, they wouldn't work.
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