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After Having a Baby
from Cayman Resident 2022
by Acorn Media
has not completed 12 months, the Law prescribes that any maternity leave may be pro-rated. You should enquire with your employer what their policy is regarding maternity leave, as some employers can be more flexible than others. There is nothing in the Law that prevents an employer from providing maternity benefits in excess of the minimums prescribed.
Currently an employer is legally required to offer 20 working days leave on full pay, 20 working days leave on half pay and 30 working days on no pay. For practical purposes, this is treated by many businesses as the equivalent of six weeks at full pay, and eight weeks at no pay. Maternity leave may generally be taken in whatever portions requested by the employee, but six weeks of it must be taken after the birth of a child. At present there is no provision in the Law for paternity leave; however, some companies will allow a new father anything from a few days to two weeks off. Cayman Islands Law also provides for adoption leave. A female employee who adopts a child under the age of three, is entitled to adoption leave of nine calendar weeks, of which 15 working days are on full pay. Paternity leave for fathers who adopt is five days paid leave at the employer’s discretion.
Domestic Help, Nannies, Childcare & Babysitters Close to the end of your pregnancy, or once the baby has arrived, you may need some help with the work load at home. Be aware that many people seeking domestic help positions arrive in Cayman untrained. It is not advisable to seek domestic help through newspaper advertisements or EcayTrade.
Before hiring anyone, make sure you obtain recent employment references. For more detailed information and guidance on hiring a nanny or caregiver, pick up our sister publication Cayman Parent magazine.
AAA Caregivers Agency Tel: (345) 916 5925 or (345) 323 1765 Email: aaacaregivers@candw.ky www.aaacaregivers.ky AAA Caregivers is a housekeeping, childcare and elderly care agency, whose staff are experienced housekeepers/nannies and trained in First Aid/CPR, basic childcare and elderly care, fire safety and food handling. Staff are assigned to families based on suitability and family needs. They can also assist in finding a suitable nanny for a finder’s fee. They will perform all the necessary background checks and provide training. Alternatively, the agency can hold the work permit for a set monthly fee.
AFTER HAVING A BABY
Paediatricians
Dr Cecily Abraham MBBS DCH DM Unit 7, Alexander Place, Dorcy Drive Tel: (345) 945 7050
Dr Zanele Balang MD, MBBS Doctors Hospital 16 Middle Road, off Walkers Road. Tel: (345) 949 6066 zanele.balang@doctorshospitalcayman.com
Dr Christine Chen Centre for Women, Family and Child Health Caribbean Plaza, Seven Mile Beach. Tel: (345) 943 4666 www.forhealth.ky
Dr Ramon Lacanilao MD FAAP Doctors Hospital 16 Middle Road, off Walkers Road Tel: (345) 949 6066 ramon.lacanilao@doctorshospitalcayman.com
Dr Chela Lamsee-Ebanks MBBS DM Dr Marilyn McIntyre MBChB DRCOG FRCM Dr Earl Robinson MD FAAP Dr Linden Swan MBBS DM Cayman Islands Hospital 95 Hospital Road, George Town Tel: (345) 949 8600
Dr Jasmina Marinova MRCPCH MD Specialist Paediatrician, with an interest in Neonatal Medicine Integra Healthcare Ltd, Grand Pavilion Tel: (345) 745 7450 Email: jasmina.marinova@integra.ky www.integra.ky Integra Healthcare provides a team of three tertiary-trained paediatric and newborn specialists providing a comprehensive service. Jasmina provides a comprehensive holistic paediatric service to infants of all ages, as well as attending deliveries and providing newborn
care. SEE AD PAGES 306, 320, 321 & 397
Dr Aritra Mukherji, MBBS MD FNB Paediatric Cardiologist Health City Cayman Islands, 1283 Sea View Road, East End Tel: (345) 640 4040 Emergencies: (345) 526 2108 Email: info@healthcity.ky www.healthcitycaymanislands.com
Dr Segomotso Madisa MBBS, MD (UWI) The Children’s Clinic and Family Practice Windward Centre , 93 Smith Road, GT Tel: (345) 949 2970 Email: drgoffice@candw.ky www.thechildrensclinic.ky
Obstetrics & Newborn Care
All female integrated team of tertiary trained specialists, covering obstetrics, fetal medicine & neonatal care, giving you peace of mind & great back-up.
OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY & FERTILITY CARE
Dr Lisa Joels MB ChB, MD, FRCOG, FHEA Dr Madhavi Manoharan MBBS, MD, MRCOG, DFFP
PEDIATRIC & NEWBORN (NEONATAL) CARE
Dr Sara Watkin MB ChB, FRCPCH MD Dr Jasmina Marinova MRCPCH MD
Dr Sarah Newton MB ChB, FRACP (paeds) DCH
Dedicated, new women’s health suite that’s holistically designed and comprehensively equipped.
Dr Sarah Newton MBChB FRACP (paeds) DCH Specialist General Paediatrician & Newborn Care Integra Healthcare Ltd, Grand Pavilion Tel: (345) 745 7450 Email: sarah.newton@integra.ky www.integra.ky Integra Healthcare provides a team of three tertiary-trained paediatric and newborn specialists providing a comprehensive service. Besides her general paediatrics and newborn care, Dr Sarah has a particular interest in growth and development, as well complex
diagnostics and care. SEE AD PAGES 306, 320, 321 & 397
Dr Gordon Smith MB ChB MRCP (UK) MRCGP DRCOG The Children’s Clinic and Family Practice Windward Centre , 93 Smith Road, GT Tel: (345) 949 2970 Email: drgoffice@candw.ky www.thechildrensclinic.ky Second Language: French This family practice is situated within walking distance of the Cayman Islands Hospital and a short drive to Doctors Hospital. The clinic provides neonatal newborn services, well baby check-ups, immunisations and sick child visits. Consultations are by appointment, but walk-in emergencies are also catered for.
SEE AD THIS PAGE & 298
Dr Sara Watkin MBChB MRCP (paeds) FRCPCH MD Specialist Paediatrician & Neonatologist Integra Healthcare Ltd, Grand Pavilion Tel: (345) 745 7450 Email: sara.watkin@integra.ky www.integra.ky Integra Healthcare provides a team of three tertiary-trained paediatric and newborn specialists providing a comprehensive service. Dr Sara is lead for neonatal care, having had 25 years’ experience as consultant in the UK focused on the sickest and most preterm
infants. SEE AD PAGES 306, 320, 321 & 397
Windward Centre, 93 Smith Road George Town, Grand Cayman Dr. Gordon Smith Dr. Segomotso Madisa
General Paediatrics Neonatology Well Child Checks Immunisations Dive Medicine General Practice
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Postnatal Care & Lactation Consultants Qualified, postnatal experts are on hand to help alleviate any concerns and help with breastfeeding and general baby care. RVC Rehab Services (Tel: (345) 949 6024) offers lactation services to help mothers get off on the right foot with breastfeeding. They offer hospital visits as well as in home visits and work with the mother to address practical issues and help set realistic expectations for your baby and yourself. The Children’s
Clinic and Family Practice (Tel: (345) 949 2970) provides advice on lactation and newborn care. Nurse Sandria Foster offers appointments to assist with breastfeeding technique and general concerns at the clinic, at home or at the hospital. The
Cayman Islands Breastfeeding Support Group is a volunteer group that meets at least once a month to offer free support and education in breastfeeding to current and existing mothers. The volunteers visit new mothers in hospital and at home to offer free breastfeeding advice and support. They will rent hospital-grade Medela pumps in emergency situations, and provide breast pumps for mums returning to work. The group sells the Medela breast pumps, see the prices in the section below. Visit www.facebook.com/cibreastfeeding or email: cibreastfeeding@gmail.com for more details. The midwives at the Women’s Health Centre offer free post-natal care and home visits for HSA patients. Tel: (345) 244 2649 / 2710 / 2732. They can provide general and breastfeeding support after the birth of your child. These services are also offered at the following health centres on-
Island: Bodden Town Health Centre, available Monday and Thursday 8.30am-8pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am4pm and Saturday 8.30am-12pm. Tel:
(345) 947 2299. East End Health Centre, available Monday-Friday 8.30am-4pm and Saturday 8.30am-12pm. Tel: (345) 947
7440. West Bay Health Centre, available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am-4pm; Wednesdays 8.30am-8pm and Saturdays 8.30am-12pm. Tel: (345)
949 3439. North Side Health Centre available Monday-Friday 8.30am-4pm; Saturday 8.30am-12pm. Tel: (345) 947 9525.
Breast Pumps
The Cayman Islands Breastfeeding Support Group (www.facebook.com/ cibreastfeeding) sells the Medela Double Pumping Breast Pump for CI$190 and the Medela Manual Breast Pump for CI$25.
Cayman Medical Supplies (Tel: (345) 949 6211) also sells reasonably priced Medela breast pumps and spare parts. Baby Express (Tel: (345) 640 2397) also stocks a range of breast pumps.
Baby Formula & Food Refer to the Cayman Parent website (www. caymanparent.com) for information on where to find a variety of baby formula and baby food options on-Island.
Immunisations Immunisations are carried out by GP clinics, the Public Health Clinic of the
Cayman Islands Hospital, the District Health Centres or private paediatricians. Should you choose to use the Public Health Clinic (Tel: (345) 244 2648) you should make your appointment in advance. The Health Services Authority recommends that children are routinely immunised against the following: hepatitis B, rotavirus, tuberculosis (BCG), diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type B, polio, pneumococcal (for serious infections including pneumonia and meningitis), measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox (varicella) and the two types of HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital warts. Yearly influenza shots are also recommended. Children should be immunised at six weeks, two months, four months, six months, nine months, 12 months, 15 months, 3-6 years, 11-12 years (girls) and 14-16 years old. Immunisations are free at Public Health but prices vary between private facilities. Schools will request to see your child’s immunisation record and require a Health Screening Report filled out by a local doctor before enrolment.
As of summer 2021, children age 12 and over may receive the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. While COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged to help protect Cayman’s citizens, it is not mandatory or required by schools at the time of going to print.
For more information and the Cayman immunisations schedule, please see our sister publication, Cayman Parent magazine.
Dental Care Introduce your baby to your family dentist as early as possible. A ‘dental home’ should be established by the child’s first birthday and regular check-ups undertaken every six months. See the Health & Wellness chapter for information on dental care.
Dr Boban Kostich DDS MFGDPRCS (UK) Smile Dental Clinic, 10 Alexander Place George Town Tel: (345) 949 7303 Email: info@smiledental.ky www.smiledental.ky Dr Kris Togias DMD PC Board Certified Orthodontist (USA) Dr Aikaterini Fysikoudi DDS HSPD (HonM) Pasadora Family Dental Centre 94 Smith Road, Pasadora Place, George Town Tel: (345) 943 2222 WhatsApp: (345) 936 3222 Email: info@pfdc.ky www.pasadorafamilydental.ky Languages: English, German and Greek Paediatric and orthodontic treatments, Invisalign for adults and teenagers, preventative and special care services, orthodontic treatments with removable and fixed appliances, advanced 3D imaging, Cranex 3D Cone Beam digital X-rays, safe sedation options. SEE AD PAGE 312
Dr Sean A. Childers BSC DMD MSc FRCD(C) Dr James Moses DDS, MS 7 Dental Marquee Place, West Bay Road Tel: (345) 943 7400 Email: hello@7dental.ky A family and cosmetic dentist who is also a Board Certified Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry. His comprehensive dental care from infancy through to early adulthood focuses on the prevention, early detection and treatment of dental diseases. His practice offers safe sedation techniques with state-of-the-art monitoring, wisdom tooth removal, and a general anaesthesia option.
Dr Wolfe’s Dental Care 135 Andrew Drive, Snug Harbour Tel: (345) 945 4388 Email: info@wolfedental.ky www.wolfedental.ky A team dedicated to preserving and restoring the health and beauty of their patients’ smiles, Dr Wolfe’s offers trusted and gentle medical care of infants, children and adolescents, whatever their oral health needs might be. Their mission is to provide expert dental care with the highest respect for patients. SEE AD PAGE 312
Family Photographs There are a number of photographers who can take beautiful family pictures, from pregnancy shots, newborn photography and studio and location family shoots. Daria Keenan is an award-winning family and newborn photographer, photographing families in Grand Cayman since 2014. She is known for her high energy and ability to put children and parents at ease in front of her camera. Daria is an extremely popular newborn and family photographer so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible. Tel: (345) 925 6695 or visit www.
dariakeenan.com. Deep Blue Images/Julie Corsetti and her team take pride in capturing and preserving precious family memories including belly bump pictures, newborns and family portraits. Tel: (345) 916 0016, email: info@deepblueimages.com or visit www.deepblueimages.com. With over 25 years of experience, Rebecca Davidson (SEE PAGE 390 & THIS PAGE ) is an expert in capturing stunning maternity, newborn and family photography. As a mum of four she has the ability to persuade even the most spirted child to cooperate! Rebecca offers a mobile service, bringing her ‘sleepy newborn’ session to the comfort of your own home. She supplies beautiful handmade outfits,
wraps and props, making the whole process so easy. Rebecca is extremely popular so we recommend booking well in advance. Visit www.rebeccadavidson.com. Lisa Reid specialises in family photography and loves capturing candid moments between families. With two boys of her own she is a pro at working with babies and kids and getting them to cooperate! Tel: (345) 916 2239 or visit www.lisareidphotography.com.
Baby & Toddler Activities & Groups There is a wide selection of playgroups for mothers and babies. The South
Sound Community Centre Playgroup is very popular and is open to babies a few days old to around five years old, with adult accompaniment. At the time of going to print, their usual venue at South Sound Community Centre was being used as a COVID-19 testing centre, so the group has temporarily moved to the Cayman Islands Baptist Church on Pedro Castle Road. They meet every Monday between 9.30am-11am except Public Holidays. The cost is CI$8 per family, per session and includes light refreshments. Tel: (345) 943 6556, email: southsoundplaygroup@gmail.com or visit www.southsoundplaygroup. Motions Unlimited (www.motionsunlimited.com) offers a Toddler Play Day on Wednesdays and Thursdays for ages 5 and under 10.30am-12pm, Fridays for ages 6 and under 2.30pm-4pm and Saturdays ages five and under 8.45am-10.15am. The cost is CI$15 per child or CI$25 for two siblings. You must register and pay in advance on the Motions website. Another popular option for young children is Yoga Sprouts, led by Ms Sarah, which offers excellent yoga classes for parents, babies and toddlers. Visit www. yogasproutscayman.com to put your child’s name on the waiting list. Chatterbox (SEE AD PAGE 363) offers Giggles & Wiggles: Baby Wellness Groups from babies age three to seven months and eight to twelve months. These inclusive mom-and-baby groups are hosted as a series focusing on brain-body development and bonding. Each week includes activities to connect, learn and play, structured around different topics. They also offer Play Coaching which helps educate new parents on floor time play strategies, child-lead play, play for bonding and choosing toys appropriate to the development of the child. For more information visit www. chatterboxcayman.com. Kula Kids Cayman (www.kulakidsyogacayman.com) offers Mummy and Baby Yoga from newborn to 24 months and Mummy and Toddler Yoga from 18 months-36 months. The Music Studio (www.musicstudiocayman. com) offers weekly music and movement classes for 0-4 year olds. ‘Musical Footsteps’ is an engaging programme of classes focused on bonding and learning through music, movement and sensory play. 3 Girls & A Kiln (www.facebook. com/3girlsandakiln) host extremely popular bi-weekly Toddler Art Days.
Baby & Toddler Clothes You will find a good selection of baby, toddler and children’s clothes on-Island from recognisable brands. You can also find very good quality second-hand children’s clothes at Kids Karma Closet in Buckingham Square, West Bay Road, (Tel: (345) 947
7330), and on the Hope of Cayman Buy and Sell Facebook page.
Atlantic Kids Paddington Place, Godfrey Nixon Way Tel: (345) 943 2296 www.atlanticak.com Atlantic Kids carries an incredible selection of baby, toddler, children’s and tweens clothing and shoes including brands such as OshKosh, Carter’s, Stride Rite and Skechers. The store has a great variety of educational, eco-friendly and fun toys as well as school-level reading and subject books. Prices are comparable to the US. Gift registries available. SEE AD PAGE 201
Bedside Manor Market Street, Camana Bay Tel: (345) 947 2711 www.bedsidemanor.ky A high-end boutique selling newborn and baby
plus more. SEE AD PAGE 395
The Bump to Baby The Strand Shopping Centre, West Bay Road Tel: (345) 938 6498. www.thebumptobaby.com Sells a variety of beautiful clothes for newborns to toddlers including onesies, shorts, t-shirts and dresses that are perfect for the Cayman weather. Brands include Feather Baby, Colored Organics, Copper Pearl and more.
Baby & Toddler Equipment You can get most things you will need for your nursery in Cayman’s baby stores. There is also an active second-hand market, keep an eye on EcayTrade.com and the Hope
of Cayman Buy & Sell Facebook page.
Baby Express 68 Mary Street George Town customerservice@babyexpress.ky www.babyexpress.ky Sells an excellent range high-quality brands including Fisher-Price, Little Tikes, Infantino, Hape, Baby Brezza, BabyBjörn and Dr. Brown’s. Shop for baby and children’s clothes, shoes, toys, strollers, breast pumps, cots, car seats, pregnancy pillows and accessories.
Bedside Manor Market Street, Camana Bay Tel: (345) 947 2711 www.bedsidemanor.ky A high end boutique offering a good range of newborn equipment including cots, playmats, soft toys, swaddles, mobiles and more. Brands include Oeuf, Halo Skip Hop and Jellycat.
SEE AD PAGE 395
The Bump to Baby The Strand Shopping Centre, West Bay Road Tel: (345) 938 6498. www.thebumptobaby.com This boutique offers a wide range of baby and toddler equipment including bottles, cots, bedding, bottles, nappy bags and much more. Brands include Copper Pearl, DockATot®, Nanobebe and more.
Welcome Baby – Tomlinson Furniture Ltd. 9 Walkers Rd, Tomlinson Building, GT Tel: (345) 949 5383 www.tomlinsonfurniture.ky/shop-nurseryfurniture.html A great selection of baby and child equipment including nursery furniture (cribs, toddler beds, gliders, dressers, play tables, crib and toddler mattresses), crib sheets, pregnancy and breastfeeding pillows. Visit their showroom to browse all their products and follow them on Facebook for the latest arrivals.
Physical Therapies The birth process can sometimes be a traumatic event for a baby, so parents often have their newborn examined by
a chiropractor. Synergy Chiropractic & Physiotherapy (www.synergychirophysio. com) specialises in paediatric care.
Passports & Immigration
Registering the Birth of Your Child After you give birth to your child the hospital will issue a Live Birth Notification Form. The parents will be given a copy of this and the original is sent by the hospital to the Registrar of Births. The next step requires one of the parents, if married, or both parents, if you are not married, to go to the Registrar of Births at the Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue (Tel: (345) 946 7922) with the Live Birth Notification Form, your marriage certificate (if married) and your passports. Residents of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman can register their children at the District Commissioner’s Office on Cayman Brac or in Grand Cayman. By law, you must do this within three months of birth. There is no charge to register your child; however, a copy of your child’s birth certificate from the Registrar of Births will cost CI$10. Get a few copies as you will need them for everything from registering your child at a school, to proving to WORC that you really do need a domestic helper! For extra copies after registration see www. ciregistry.gov.ky.
Getting a Passport & Visas for your Child Once you have a birth certificate you can complete an application for a passport. Parents are encouraged to apply straight away for a passport and any necessary visas. In the case of an emergency, you will all need one. Refer to the Immigration chapter for more information.
Registering a Dependant Children born on the Island to expats are not automatically entitled to citizenship, unless one or both of their parents are either Caymanian or have been granted status or Permanent Residency. If you are on a work permit, your baby must be added as a dependant on your work permit. You can find the AMD2 ‘Dependant Information Form Checklist’ (aka the R15) on www. immigration.gov.ky and it outlines the things you need to gather and submit. Once approved, you will get a dependant stamp in your child’s passport from the Department of WORC. Remember to get each new passport re-stamped as airlines need to see an up-to-date stamp. For more information call WORC on (345) 949 8344.
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