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[hc4361]

Another couple stranded abroad because they travelled to the US whilst she was pregnant and the baby came 3 months early. I understand this is a very difficult situation for them but they have made it a thousand times worse by travelling without insurance. As the insurance would have cost them £4k why did they insist on the holiday at that time?

But why bother when they can simply set up a begging page so total strangers can foot the bill. I makes me spit - why can't they take responsibility for themselves?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7411805/British-couple-stuck-child-born-three-months-early-holiday.html

I've seen GoFundMe pages for funeral expenses, medical bills, holidays, cosmetic surgery, No pride and no dignity

[-SharonA-]

I agree. Many people skip the most important part of getting insurance and expect Joe Public to help them out!!

[Maydup]

I agree with you HC, when we scratch around to pay our insurance, although by posting this link, you are giving the cause all the more publicity!

In the meantime I do wish the baby well after such a dramatic and high risk start to life.

[hc4361]

Yes, I hope the baby is soon fit and well enough to come home. Will she be American? Have a dual passport?

[Bobbisox1]

And I agree also, I'd like to bet 2/3rds of younger people who party in Ibiza etc, don't have insurance

[Maydup]

I think dual nationality if born there. My friend was born in Oz to UK parents when they lived there for a time, and she has both UK and AUS passports.

[hc4361]

I'd like to bet that a lot of seniors don't have insurance either - they take a gamble because it can be very expensive for the elderly with health problems but the sun is so beneficial.

[hc4361]

Thanks, Maydup. Might turn out to be a blessing for the little one :)

[Bobbisox1]

Hc,my grandson was born 14 weeks early, it's a long process as their lungs haven't developed so it was oxygen for a year likewise their immune system, Mum was advised not to mix with other children or let anyone kiss him for nearly a full year

[hc4361]

It's amazing they survive when they are born so tiny.

[david small]

We have travel insurance for a year in Europe for two with Saga. £225. Not expensive.

[Bobbisox1]

Hc my grandson was 1-10 thankfully he's now a strapping 6'0 sturdy 15 yr old,we will always be eternally grateful to our wonderful NHS

[hc4361]

I think I'm all begged out. I've been watching afternoon tv (not my choice) and I've been bombarded by adverts wanting me to sponsor a child, save working donkeys, save a child's eyesight, provide drinking water and save a child, save abused animals in the UK, save caged wild animals across the globe, sponsor a guide dog, say balls to cancer, stop FGM AND think of my loved ones and make a will being sure to leave something to the RSPCA.

All one one channel in one afternoon. It's enough to depress anyone.

[hc4361]

That's good to know, Bobbi.

david, my aged parents can't get travel insurance under £3k because of their health problems.

[marval]

Well I wouldn't fund people like that. Sometimes getting insurance is cheaper then not.

[bednobs]

having had 3 children that have received care in NICU (one of whom was in for seven weeks) i dread to think what the nhs has paid. I would never have been Able to afford to pay, thank goodness i didnt have to

[Calicogirl]

When I was pregnant if nothing had gone wrong it was estimated that a normal straightforward delivery, immediate post natal and anti natal care there would have cost us $50,000- $100,000. People have no idea of how valuable and precious the NHS is, or they wouldn't be so complacent about it.

I hope their little one is alright x

[calmck]

Anyone who travels when pregnant without travel insurance is asking for trouble as is anyone who travels to the US, pregnant or not, without insurance.

[hc4361]

I'm not sure that I would be happy to let my 13 year old sleep in a hotel room alone.

[ummmm]

Have you answered the wrong thread, hc?

[hc4361]

Yes. Again :(