This is the kind of post I wish I didn't have to write but unfortunately, I have become aware that there is a need for it. 

If you are experiencing domestic abuse in Berlin, there are options and support available to you. Even if you don't speak German, don't feel alone, below is the information in English of who to contact should you be suffering from domestic abuse in Berlin. Below you can find all of the support / advice / police options that I know of, if you know of any others, please feel free to contact me through the FB page and I will add them to the post. ​

For those who are recent to Germany and/or are having a child here, I thought I'd do a rough translation of what the 'U Screenings' are, with a slight breakdown of each one's purpose.

Please note that this is a rough translation and that from what I can tell with friends kids, each Dr. does the examinations a little differently, some focusing on one particular aspect than others. The list however can give you an overview of what you might expect from each U Screening. 

Finding a good, English-speaking paediatrician (Kinderarzt) in your area is vital when having children. Berlin has a number of English-speaking paediatricians and I have put together a list of children's doctors that have been recommended by a number of readers and across the web. Like with my list of English speaking gynaecologists what one parent appreciates in a paediatrician can be different to another, so please keep this in mind when reading through the list.  

When something goes wrong. When your child falls ill and the doctors are closed and you don't know what is wrong, it can be horrifying. Being in another country can make this all the harder. Here is a list of emergency numbers and addresses for options available to you should you find your child fall ill or have a serious accident whether during or outside of normal doctor's opening hours.