Not sure what to expect in Hong Kong when expecting? This section will answer your questions on pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy topics.
Last updated on May 3, 2021.
Here is a complete guide to birth control pills: which ones are available in Hong Kong, how they work, when to take them, side effects and where to buy them.
Read MoreLast updated on May 10, 2021.
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK) is a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health services, education, training and resources, advocacy and communications. It also offers research and studies to the community of Hong Kong. FPAHK plays a major role in providing Hong Kong people with primary sexual and reproductive health care. As […]
Read MoreLast updated on May 13, 2021.
How it works | When to take a test | How to use | Where to find | Reading the results | Accuracy | Blood test
Suspecting a pregnancy but not sure when to take a pregnancy test or where to buy one? Here is the answer.
Read MoreLast updated on May 5, 2021.
Legal framework | Process | Best age | Effectiveness | Success rates | Difficulties | Options | Costs | Insurance
Not quite ready to have children yet but worried about your future fertility? Whether you are focused on your career or haven’t found the right partner, egg freezing – oocyte cryopreservation – preserves a woman’s eggs so she can try to conceive at a later date. Healthy Matters brings you a complete guide to egg […]
Read MoreLast updated on May 5, 2021.
Covid-19 measures | Overview | Maternity care | Maternity packages | Health assessment packages | Cost of inpatient services | Insurance coverage
Looking to visit a private hospital in Hong Kong for shorter wait lines and more personalized options? Here is your comprehensive, independent guide to Matilda Hospital 明德國際醫院 in Hong Kong. Special COVID-19 Measures Here are the measures Matilda International Hospital is taking for COVID-19. If you test positive for coronavirus, you will be sent to […]
Read MoreLast updated on May 5, 2021.
Latest updates | Law on maternity leave | Eligibilty for maternity leave pay | Notice to employer | Usual notice period | Additional leave | Maternity leave pay | When to start | Comparison with other regions
Everything you need to know about maternity leave in HK. Read on.
Read MoreLast updated on March 15, 2021.
Expecting or planning to have a baby? Here’s an expert guide with all the details you need to know during COVID-19.
Read MoreLast updated on May 10, 2021.
What is pediatrician | Pediatricians in HK | When to see a pediatrician | Reasons to see a pediatrician | Costs | Pediatricians list | Pediatricians on Hong Kong Island | Pediatricians in Kowloon | Pediatricians in New Territories | Insurance coverage
Everything you need to know to take care of your little (one)s.
Read MoreLast updated on May 8, 2021.
System incentives | Costs | Shared care or half-half | Quality | NICUs | Choose a medical provider | Wait times | Pregnancy Hong Kong | Patient | Service and comfort | C-section | Postnatal care in hospital | Postnatal care outside hospital | Impact of Covid-19
There’s a lot to think about when you get pregnant. In Hong Kong, we can choose from public, private, and a mix of both health services when accessing pregnancy and birth care.
Read MoreLast updated on May 8, 2021.
What is osteopathy | What to know | Seeing an osteopath | Osteopathy vs. chiropractic | Costs | Lists of osteopaths | Insurance coverage
Looking for an osteopath in Hong Kong? Here is Healthy Matters practical guide with all the details you need.
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