Prenatal & Postpartum Care
If you're having a baby in Costa Rica, and use the country's public health care system, known as the Caja, prenatal care is begun when you are four to six weeks pregnant. A wonderful bonus is that pregnant women are considered preferential patients with the Caja. This means that you will be exempt from waiting in line, and all your prenatal visits, blood tests, and other appointment will be scheduled in advance. Prenatal care with the Caja is unlike what you might experience in the United States; here are some notable differences:
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