Do you have a child aged 0-3 or expecting a baby?
- Where can I get support if I think or know that I am pregnant?
- Do I need to pay for any type of prenatal care?
- Are there any compulsory medical examinations that I must have during my pregnancy?
- Can I choose a doctor or a midwife?
- What is the maternity leave period compulsory for parents?
- What parental leave am I entitled to get from my employer?
- What happens if I need hospital treatment?
- Where can I meet other expecting mothers online or in person?
- What is the official way of registering the birth of my child?
- What can I do if my child does not have a birth certificate?
- Is it different if the mother and father are not married or cannot prove that they are?
- If I don’t give birth at a hospital, what do I need to register my child?
- How do I include the father’s name in the registration of my child’s birth?
- How do I register the birth of my child if I have no personal documents?
- At what age can I bring my child to a crèche or nursery?
- Is there a possibility for seeking care on an ad hoc basis or do I have to take the child regularly?
- Do I have to pay for the service, or is there a free option?
- Are there any pre-conditions (medical examination, vaccines, etc.) to start using these services?
- When are the national holidays?
- Are there any special celebrations that I need to be aware of (eg. fireworks, special decorations)?
- What religious holidays are celebrated in a way everybody will see it (eg. Christmas)?
- What other special days are celebrated and how (e.g. Mothers’ day, Valentine’s day)
- What kind of eating habits do the people in the country have? (Which is the main meal, what do people usually eat for different meals, what time do meals normally take place)
- Do they provide food for special dietary needs in crèche or kindergarten (halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free or other medically determined)?
- Can my child bring food from home to crèche or kindergarten?
- Do I have to pay for the food in crèche or kindergarten?
- Is there any food that is unique or special in the country? If yes, what are these?
- Is it customary to share food with others (eg. neighbours, other children at the playground)?
- Where can I seek help if my spouse is not in this country and I want my child to have contact with him/her?
- Are there any regulations relating to who has custody of the children after a divorce?
- What other regulations apply if my spouse and I don’t live together anymore?
- If I am a single parent, am I eligible for extra financial support?
- Are there any general provisions or extra support if my child is disabled or has special needs?
- Are there any services I can use if I need help with my disabled or special needs child?
- Do I have to pay for these services?
- Are nurseries and crèches prepared to cater for children who have special needs?
- How can I meet parents of children with similar needs?