Spain has one of the best public health systems, but it is not perfect: it does not cover all possible health problems or accidents in the most optimal way, and has major handicaps such as waiting times to be treated. Although if you are reading
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Spain’s fertility rate has been low since the start of the new millennia, with about 1.3 children per woman in Spain as of 2020 – a historically low number, especially when compared to the rest of the European Union. While some cite lack of maternal
The great weather, the sun, the culture, the food, the people, the landscapes... All this makes Spain one of the most popular destinations in the world when it comes to retirement. Moreover, in addition to its excellent climate and its
Your heart is one of the five most vital organs in your body, so taking good care of it is essential for overall health. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in both men in women, despite being mostly preventable via diet, exercise, and
When you arrive in Spain, choosing a health insurance company is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make. While it is true that Spain prides itself on a wonderful public system, many people, especially foreigners, will choose to
Any expat in Spain knows that navigating the Spanish healthcare system effectively and successfully can be tough. When you finally know the ins and outs, you’re comfortable with the language, and you’ve got all your paperwork filed, it can become
My mother-in-law says she has an intuition that never fails her, especially when it comes to her grandchildren. She texted me one afternoon, shortly after I’d had my second child, asking if they were all right. Less than an hour later, I responded
Giving birth in Spain was never in my plans, until I moved abroad at 22 and promptly met the man who is now my husband. First came love, then came the awkward talk about whether or not we wanted kids and, nearly a decade later, came the baby
As an expat in Spain, there are many important decisions and processes you’ll need to go through, everything from figuring out how to get a TIE, to getting married in Spain, and perhaps even what to know as a foreigner giving birth in Spain. But one
Antenatal and postnatal healthcare are essential components of the long, but exciting journey for expectant mothers and their newborn babies. As an expat living in Spain, it's always important to have access to comprehensive healthcare coverage, but
