A Year in Oaxaca

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Forays into Prenatal Care in Mexico

Forays into Prenatal Care in Mexico

Andrea's pregnancy brings us into contact with another side of Mexican medical care.

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Jacob Dean
Jul 23, 2024
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When Andrea first confirmed she was pregnant it was at the office of Dr. Mónica, an OB-GYN in the Reforma neighborhood of Oaxaca de Juárez.

An advertisement for our OBGYN showing different prices for services.
Prices shown here are in Mexican pesos. At the current exchange rate it’s about 18 pesos to the dollar, making the consultation with ultrasound about $50 USD.

Medical care in Mexico can vary significantly depending on…

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