• 大家好，我是一名新手爸爸，也是一名新晋奶爸。今天我想和大家分享一下我们在洛杉矶月子中心的经验。之前一直忙着照顾宝宝，现在终于有时间整理一下这些经历，希望能给有同样计划的宝妈宝爸们一些参考。

    Hi everyone, I'm a new dad, and a new mom to many. Today I'd like to share our experience at a postpartum care center in Los Angeles. I've been busy taking care of the baby, but now I finally have time to organize these experiences, hoping to provide some reference for other moms and dads planning similar situations.

    选择区域 🌆

    很多赴美的宝妈宝爸都会选择华人聚集的区域，主要是生活方便，购物也和国内差不多。我们当初也是这样想的。我之前在加州住过一段时间，对几个城市比较了解，所以重点看了阿卡迪亚、罗兰岗和尔湾这几个地方的月子中心。我们还找了一些朋友推荐。主要考虑的是离医院和诊所的距离、月子中心提供的出行服务以及周边的生活环境。

    Choosing a Location 🌆

    Many new parents traveling to the US choose areas with large Chinese communities, mainly because of the convenience and similar shopping options to those in China. We thought the same way. I had lived in California for a while and was familiar with several cities, so we focused on maternity centers in Acadia, Rowland Heights, and Irvine. We also asked some friends for recommendations. Our main considerations were the distance to hospitals and clinics, the transportation services offered by the maternity center, and the surrounding living environment.

    预算规划 💰

    预算怎么定呢？其实我也没太多概念，开始的时候就是从选好的几个区域里挑了几家月子中心来询价。结合自己的需求和经济条件，再综合各方面来比较，最终框出大致的预算范围。尔湾的高端月子中心价格比较高，阿卡迪亚位置不错但价格也偏高。

    做决定 🎯

    月子期一般三个月，所以最好提前一个月选择好月子中心。根据出行的人数选择合适的套餐，包括房型、用餐、用车、游玩需求等等。当然，最重要的是宝宝的安全和健康。所以在预算范围内，建议优先考虑居住环境和就医距离。

    Budget Planning 💰

    How to determine a budget? Honestly, I didn't have much of a concept either. Initially, I just selected a few postpartum care centers in several areas and inquired about their prices. Combining my needs and financial situation, and comparing various factors, I finally narrowed down my budget. High-end postpartum care centers in Irvine are quite expensive, and Arcadia has a good location but is also pricey.

    Making a Decision 🎯

    The postpartum period is generally three months, so it's best to choose a postpartum care center a month in advance. Choose a suitable package based on the number of people traveling, including room type, meals, transportation, and travel needs. Of course, the most important thing is the baby's safety and health. Therefore, within your budget, I suggest prioritizing the living environment and distance to medical facilities.

    签协议 📝

    美国的月子中心和国内不太一样，基本都是华人开的，没有工商经营注册，签订协议都是个人信誉作保。一般会先交10%左右的定金。刚开始的时候我也有点担心被骗，但既然选择了，就只能往前走，事实证明，担心是多余的。

    今天就先写这些，后续会陆续分享从国内出发、落地接机、月子待产生活、月嫂选择、月子中心生活活动、办证到回国等全过程。如果有兴趣，可以留言哦。我的分享保证百分百亲历。

    #洛杉矶月子中心 #赴美生子分享

    Signing the Agreement 📝

    Maternity centers in the US are quite different from those in China. They're mostly run by Chinese people and don't have official business registration. Agreements are signed based on personal guarantees. A deposit of around 10% is usually required upfront. Initially, I was a little worried about being scammed, but since I'd made the choice, I had to move forward. As it turned out, my worries were unnecessary.

    That's all for today. I'll share more about the entire process later, from departure from China, airport pickup, postpartum care, choosing a postpartum nanny, activities at the maternity center, obtaining the necessary documents, to returning home. Leave a comment if you're interested! My sharing is 100% based on my personal experience.

    #LosAngelesMaternityCenter #GivingBirthInTheUS