Messy, honest, practical.
A videocast and content series for international parents navigating pregnancy and parenthood in Germany
Every week we sit down with experts and parents who've already been through it. So you don't have to figure out the German system alone at 3am.
Oops Parents is where you find your village.
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Built by two immigrant women in Berlin, with love.
One of us is raising a 3-year-old. The other is pregnant. Pregnancy and parenthood in a new country are beautiful but also overwhelming.
You don't know the system by heart. There's no family around the corner. Just appointments, paperwork, German bureaucracy, and questions you don't always know who to ask.
Then we realized: we weren't the only ones feeling this. So we started asking those questions out loud, to experts and to other parents, and sharing what we learn along the way. Come join us.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oops Parents? Oops Parents is providing information and videocast for international parents navigating pregnancy, parenthood, postpartum and family life in Germany. We publish practical guides, expert conversations and useful resources to help expat and international families understand the German healthcare, parental benefits, childcare and family systems and feel more confident raising children in Germany. Visit our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OopsParents
Who is Oops Parents for? Oops Parents is for international, immigrant, expat and multilingual families living in Germany or preparing to move here. Our content is especially useful for parents-to-be, new parents and families who want to understand how pregnancy, birth, healthcare, parental leave, childcare, school systems and everyday family life work in Germany.
What can I find on Oops Parents? You'll find practical information about pregnancy, birth, parenting and family life in Germany. Check our blog page here: https://www.oopsparents.com/oops-parents-blog Topics include finding a Hebamme, prenatal screening, giving birth, Elterngeld, Elternzeit, pediatricians, U-Untersuchungen, vaccinations, childcare, bilingual children and activities for families. We also share podcast conversations with parents and experts.
Does Oops Parents cover pregnancy and birth in Germany? Yes. Oops Parents provides practical guides for international parents from pregnancy through the first years of parenthood in Germany. You can learn about what to do after finding out you're pregnant, how to find a Hebamme, prenatal tests and screening, preparing for birth, and navigating important administrative and healthcare steps. Check our blog post about this: https://www.oopsparents.com/post/your-pregnancy-in-germany-what-to-do-when-to-do-it-and-where-to-give-birth
Can I find information about Elterngeld and Elternzeit? Oops Parents explains Elterngeld and Elternzeit in practical, easy-to-understand English for international parents in Germany. Our guides cover eligibility, how the systems work, parental leave, postpartum support and important considerations for families who may be unfamiliar with German parental benefits. Find more details in our blog post: https://www.oopsparents.com/post/elterngeld-elternzeit-for-international-parents-germany
Does Oops Parents cover healthcare, childcare and raising children in Germany? Yes. We explain important parts of the German healthcare system for children and families in practical English. This includes finding a pediatrician or Kinderarzt, understanding U-Untersuchungen, childhood vaccinations and other healthcare topics that international parents may encounter while raising children in Germany.
Does Oops Parents cover bilingual and multilingual families? Yes. Oops Parents provides resources for families raising bilingual or multilingual children. We explore topics such as language mixing, supporting multiple languages at home, bilingual development and common questions parents have about children's speech and language development. Check our blog post: https://www.oopsparents.com/post/raising-bilingual-kids
