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Pregnant women hope babies late for German govt aid
2006-12-27
Nanny State Demographics.
Tue Dec 26, 11:34 AM ET - BERLIN (Reuters) - Expectant mothers in Germany are doing what they can to put off giving birth until January 1 when a generous government aid program takes effect.

The media has been filled with tips and warnings from doctors and midwives about holding off birth until January 1.

While experts have warned women to refrain from medical intervention to delay births, they acknowledge the allure of a financial incentive worth up to 25,200 euros ($33,300). "We're bracing for a siege on New Year's Day and will have a full staff on hand," said Klaus Vetter, chief doctor at Berlin's Vivantes hospital.

Worried about a shrinking population and a birth rate at a post-war low in 2005, the government in September introduced the law to encourage working couples to have children. Babies born on or after January 1 qualify for the new benefits.
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#4  German mothers already get paid to stay home for the first three years after the child is born. Not just citizens, either: when we were there I got the money, too, although I, the trailing daughters (#2 was born in Frankfurt), and Mr. Wife are all American citizens. Protests availeth'd naught, the money appeared in our bank account anyway, which is how things happen in Germany.
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-12-27 23:53  

#3  See also PRAVDA > 1/2 of world's population will be CHINESE by Year 2057. "One child" policy hasn't worked. Couples whom want more than one child must pay HIGH, EXTRA TAXES to do so. IRONY > GERMANY has too little, CHINA has too many, ergo roughly the same solution.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2006-12-27 23:24  

#2  Iff I understand it correctly, in order to work this must be for every year after January 1st 2007 until further notice. PAY WOMEN TO HAVE FAMILIES = STAY HOME > MARTHA STEWART WOULD AGREE. NOW-ACLU, however, would vote agz it afore voting for it.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2006-12-27 21:47  

#1  Worried about a shrinking population and a birth rate at a post-war low in 2005, the government in September introduced the law to encourage working couples to have children. Babies born on or after January 1 qualify for the new benefits.

ima wondering if them girlz need seed from a Gawd?
Posted by: RD   2006-12-27 08:11  

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