9/1/2016
Topic:
Canadian living abroad but want to deliver in ON
Daisy
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Hello,
I am a Canadian citizen but living abroad in Ethiopia, and 5 months pregnant.
Unfortunately the medical system here is not very good and I've been advised to deliver my baby abroad if possible.
Unfortunately, I can only travel back to Ontario when I am 33 weeks due to my work constraints.
As I understand (after having my first child in Ontario), is that I need to be referred by a family physician to an OBGYN by around 30 weeks, otherwise it will be difficult to get an OBGYN to deliver my baby.
Is this true?
What are the options if I am flying in at 33 weeks?
I am no longer covered under OHIP and will be managing this through my private insurance.
Grateful for any helpful advice. |
9/2/2016
Topic:
Canadian living abroad but want to deliver in ON
Daisy
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Thank you, Anna.
Unfortunately your response did not answer my question.
I am writing on behalf of myself (i.e.. I am pregnant, a Canadian and living abroad), not my wife. I would like to know what options are available to me when I arrive in Ontario at 33 weeks pregnant. Do I still have to go through a family physician to be referred to an OBGYN? or can I register directly with a hospital where I'd like to deliver?
What are the consequences if I am arriving 7 weeks before my due date to see an OBGYN in Canada? Is there anyone I can contact now, ahead of this period to seek some advice?
Grateful if you could address these specifics. I am not worried about insurance - so please no need to address that issue.
Thanks,
Daisy |