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Pregnancy and birth

How pregnancy follow-up, giving birth and the first weeks with a midwife work in Luxembourg, and what the CNS covers.

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How much does giving birth cost in a Luxembourg hospital for CNS-insured parents, and what extras are billed?
For CNS-insured parents, a hospital birth in a standard room is essentially covered. What you may pay yourself depends mostly on the comfort options y...
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How does pregnancy care work in Luxembourg (gynaecologist, midwife, hospital booking)?
Pregnancy care involves three players: your gynaecologist, a midwife if you wish, and the maternity where you plan to give birth. Gynaecologist: the h...
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What are the rules and options in Luxembourg maternity hospitals (partner at the birth, birth methods, photos)?
Each maternity sets its own practices. Here is what CHL, CHEM, HRS and CHdN state on their own pages: CHL, Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte (Luxemb...
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Can I rent a breast pump in Luxembourg or get it reimbursed by the CNS?
You can rent or buy one, but the CNS does not pay for a breast pump. The CNS only reimburses medical devices that appear on its official lists (the B ...
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What midwife visits and postnatal care does the CNS cover?
After the birth, an independent midwife can look after you and your baby at home, and the CNS covers this care in full. What is covered: Postpartum ca...
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Is home birth possible in Luxembourg and is it reimbursed?
Yes. In Luxembourg you have the right to give birth at home, and the midwife care for a home birth is covered by the CNS. How to plan it: discuss the ...
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Where can I find a lactation consultant in Luxembourg, and how do I book one?
You have several official and non-profit options, and some are free or covered by the CNS. Maternity hospitals: the Ministry of Health's breastfeeding...
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