I am trying to describe to you, in a thematic and step-by-step manner, the tasks and customs related to family formation, because in this regard you have to face a lot of paperwork, based on personal experience.
- After you learn that you are going to have a child, you need to find a gynecologist with whom you have made an appointment in advance; you need to visit him or her regularly for check-ups. The doctor can be a specialist contracted by the health insurance provider (Kassenartzt) or a private doctor (Wahlartzt)., You can read more about this here. The doctor first confirms the pregnancy, and then at the next examination around the 10th week of pregnancy, they give a pregnancy test result. a booklet (Eltern-Kind-Pass), This includes mandatory and recommended examinations during pregnancy and after the birth of a child, the results of those examinations, vaccinations… etc. The mandatory examinations are free at the doctor contracted by the health insurance provider, but for the recommended ones you usually have to pay. The existence of mandatory examinations is a prerequisite for accessing family benefits!
- After the Mutter-Kind-Pass is obtained, you should definitely report the fact of pregnancy to the employer in writing, as from that moment onwards Maternity protection = Termination protection You are under the influence of pregnancy. working conditions regulationsthat all employers must comply, in the absence of these conditions, with the Labour and Occupational Safety Supervision Office (Labour Inspectorate)-you can turn to.
- During the period of pregnancy, therefore, the health of the mother and the fetus is the most important; as early as 8 weeks before the expected date of birth, there is an absolute ban on working or being employed. (Absolute ban on employment) Yes. Depending on your health status and work-related circumstances, an individual employment ban may be imposed. (Induviduelles Beschäftigungsverbot („Early retirement”) You can order an appointment. In justified cases, you can request a referral from your gynecologist to the appropriate medical practitioner (Amtsartzt), who will determine whether you are eligible for the Frühkarenz and from when. In this case, instead of payment for the duration of your pregnancy or for 8 weeks after the birth of a natural birth, for cesarean section, for 12 weeks. Weekly paid (There is no corresponding Hungarian term, so I can’t translate it) you receive. Normally, the Wochengeld is paid during the absolute protected period, 8 weeks before the expected date of birth, and for the following 8 or 12 weeks thereafter.
- One of the conditions for using the GYES is that you must appear for at least 5 mandatory examinations. The Mutter-Kind-Pass includes these periods.
In addition to the above, you have no other duties until the last two months of pregnancy, when you must start the paperwork in advance if you want to complete it in time.
- In Austria there is no designated obstetrician. During pregnancy you go to the gynecologist for check-ups, and you will give birth in the chosen hospital, where the attending physician will deliver the baby. There are also advantages: no extra money, and don’t even try to get it because it is considered an insult (if you absolutely want to express your gratitude, bring a gift package). It is advisable to choose a hospital two months before giving birth and register to ensure you have a place. If you haven’t received one yet, ask the gynecologist for a referral.
- After the child is born, you need to arrange the paperwork; for some documents (passport), you need to register months in advance (Vienna embassy, Innsbruck or Munich consulates); therefore, it is already worth booking an appointment now.