A New Mommy Blog
In this post, I want to share my journey with breastfeeding, pumping and ultimately switching to formula. The question of whether you should breastfeed or bottle feed is an incredibly personal one. I hope that as more mothers like myself share their experiences, we can begin to relieve some of the shame and guilt inherent …
So you are pregnant! Congratulations! You live in Germany? Amazing, you have access to so many great benefits available to parents, mainly for free (yes, FREE). However, navigating all the paperwork and timelines can be tricky, especially as you physically and mentally prepare to give birth. That’s why I have prepared this timeline of how …
Having a baby in Germany? Planning on taking parental leave? Then you will need to apply for the Elterngeld and Kindergeld. The Germans love a paper trail as all expats living in Germany know all too well. And that paper trail only increases tenfold when having a baby. It is easy to become overwhelmed by …