Meet Andrew, the newest member of our little circle of expats here in Amsterdam.
Andrew was born last week in a Dutch hospital, which, by the way, is totally optional here. His mom spent a night in the hospital and then was promptly sent home. The Dutch health-care system sends a nurse to their house for several hours a day to help out with baby care (and cooking and cleaning!) . She also gives great advice for new mothers: Limit yourself to one or two cigarettes a day and absolutely avoid drinking more than a liter of wine per day. Can't be too careful, you know?
4 comments:
Do the Dutch have socialized health care? I'm just wondering who pays for the nurse who cooks and cleans. I'd like one too, please. But in a country where evidently we can't even take care of poor kids, I don't think my toilet scrubbing days are coming to an end any time soon.
Oh, our Dutch taxes pay for the lovely nurse, and at a 52% tax rate you can see why the country can afford it. Having seen how rested and relaxed Sara looked 5 days after giving birth, I'd recommend it to anyone!
America is the only western country with no socialized health care. Id rather pay more taxes than over 1000$ to have 2 cavities filled. RIDICOLOUS. Im definitely having my future baby in Germany.
He's so cute. Give him a kiss for me!
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