Medical care for pregnant women in Italy
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State health insurance entitles pregnant women to:
- regular check-ups;
- preparation for childbirth;
- childbirth; and
- postnatal care.
Firstly, a pregnant woman should visit a general practitioner.
The general practitioner will refer the woman to a specialist who will provide medical services free of charge.
If you do not have a residence permit for temporary protection, you and your partner cannot be expelled from Italy during pregnancy and 6 months after the birth of the child.
You can obtain a residence permit for medical treatment for 6 months before and 6 months after pregnancy by contacting local migration police office.
