Giving birth in Belgium without speaking French or Dutch? Learn how expats can prepare, find English-speaking support, choose the right hospital, and feel confident during labour.

If you're expecting a baby in Belgium, the headline figure of 15 weeks of maternity leave may raise questions. This guide explains how maternity leave works, how it differs from birth and parental leave, and where expat parents can find reliable, official information to help them plan with confidence.

Expecting a baby in Belgium? Discover how ONE and Kind en Gezin support families with free consultations, home visits, vaccinations, and childcare guidance. This essential guide explains how these services work and how they can help parents navigate pregnancy and early childhood in Belgium.

Expecting a baby in Belgium? Find out if your child will automatically get Belgian nationality, the key rules for expats, and what steps you need to take.

Choosing where to give birth in Belgium can feel overwhelming as an expat. This guide compares the best maternity hospitals, what to expect, and how to choose the right one for your birth.

A clear guide to pregnancy in Belgium for expats, covering healthcare, prenatal care, birth options and postnatal support—everything you need to navigate the Belgian maternity system with confidence.

Wondering whether to see a midwife or gynecologist in Belgium during pregnancy? This guide explains how maternity care works and how many expat families combine both.

Understand how health insurance works during pregnancy in Belgium. This guide explains prenatal care reimbursements, ultrasounds, hospital birth coverage, and extra maternity benefits offered by mutualités.

Understanding maternity leave in Belgium can be confusing as an expat. This guide explains how long you can take off, how maternity pay works, and what you’re entitled to.

Wondering how prenatal care works in Belgium? This guide breaks down the full timeline, key tests, and what to expect during each trimester as an expat.

Daycare places in Belgium can be competitive. Learn when parents typically register during pregnancy and how to secure childcare for your baby.

After your baby is born in Belgium, one of the first administrative steps is registering them with your health insurance fund (mutuelle / ziekenfonds). This guide explains how expat parents can complete the process to ensure their newborn is covered for pediatric care, vaccinations, and hospital services.

After birth in Belgium, midwives may visit families at home to check the baby’s health, support breastfeeding, and monitor maternal recovery.

Pregnancy care in Belgium isn’t completely free, but most costs are heavily subsidised through the public healthcare system. Learn what insurance covers and what to do if you’re uninsured.

Wondering how much it costs to give birth in Belgium? Learn how health insurance reimburses maternity care and how hospital room choices affect the final bill.

A practical guide to pregnancy administration in Belgium for expats. Learn how to apply for the birth allowance, arrange maternity leave, and complete essential paperwork before your baby arrives.

In 2026, Belgium is launching the first phase of the "Family Credit" system, a major reform designed to unify previously fragmented forms of parental and time-credit leave into a single, cohesive framework.. Here’s an overview of the key changes.

Finding daycare for your baby in Belgium begins before your baby is born - a daunting task and not one you thought you would need to consider early in your pregnancy. Check out our guide to finding daycare that sets you up to make the best choice for you and your baby.

Maternity Leave in Belgium is currently 15 weeks - barely enough time to adjust to parenthood, recover from the birth, establish breastfeeding.

Petition to the Belgian Parliament to get it increased.