I never thought that we would be having our first child in a foreign country where I don’t understand the language and their medical practices are different. In many ways, Korea has been AWESOME about prenatal care. I have had way more ultrasounds and opportunities to hear Baby Im’s heartbeat than I ever would have in Canada. We also received our 3D ultrasound as a general practice instead of having to pay more for it. The staff remember our names and those odd times that we have gone in because of potential complications, we have seen the doctor in less than 20 minutes. Haah…I know that would have NEVER happened in Canada.

However, the one thing I wish I could have received here in Korea were birthing classes in English. I have only found one person who provides them, but at $100 per class (5 classes in total) and a limited availability time, we couldn’t do them. I was sort of starting to panic since this is our first child and I don’t want to do anything wrong. Then, the idea popped into my head: Why don’t I look on youtube? Lo and behold, I actually found birthing classes in English posted on youtube! Man…what did people do before internet?!

So, for those who potentially may be having a child in a foreign land, youtube may be useful!