By Sebastiano Serrao, Ophthalmologist, MD, PhD & Kiersten Miller, Mombassador Paediatric Ophthalmology “When should my child have their first eye exam?” is a question we are often asked by our parents so we asked our favorite opthalmologist, Sebastiano Serrao to help us answer this question. Preventative pediatric ophthalmology is very important and it is essential to evaluate […]
By Kristen Nero, Guest Contributor “I didn’t know I was allowed to say no.” “I didn’t know of any other options at the time.” “Nobody told me about the risks.” The amount of times I have either read or heard this statement after years of heavily absorbing books, podcasts, stories, and documentaries on birth often […]
This article is published in two parts. The first part will guide you through the medical aspects of the epidural and its history. We also give you some information on epidural use here in Italy as it might differ from what you are used to from your home country. This second part discusses the benefits […]
If you would like to listen to this article click below! An inspirational story of a family, a dream, baby wearing and many passport stamps. Parents always ask us what kind of stroller they should buy here in Rome, my answer is always “a used one”! Using a stroller to get around Rome is a bit like […]
When you are pregnant there are many decisions to be made; which health care providers to choose, what tests to do, where to give birth, what “kind” of birth, the list goes on and on. When planning birthing experiences, pain management is one of the most discussed topics and “are you having an epidural?” Is […]
By Karin DeLucia, Midwife, Prenatal Masseuse, In Home Blood Sampling The most frequently asked questions I receive when I describe my job as a freelance midwife are: “But why are there still people who want to give birth at home?” Often followed by: “What if something happens?” It is the repeated asking of these questions that […]
Over the years we have been lucky enough to accompany some of the most interesting people on their journeys to parenthood. This dynamic group of parents comes from over forty different nations with incredibly varied and fascinating career paths. Our families often find themselves flying off on missions or even arriving in Rome just in time […]
The Sewing Cooperative creates economic opportunities for refugee artisans in Rome, Italy, through collaboration and artisanal products. They produce stunningly beautiful creations using African wax print and naturally dyed organic cotton from Burkina Faso. Lydia, Dawda and Kara welcome custom orders and work with clients to co-design their own made to measure garments. They […]
