Even though Ivano-Frankivsk was relatively calm, I understood that no one could guarantee what tomorrow would bring. The closest and most realistic options became Poland and Austria.
I chose Austria because I knew the language.
This decision wasn’t about ambition or wanting to go abroad — it was about a mother’s instinct to protect herself and her child.
My grandfather was a soldier, and he and my grandmother lived in Vienna for some time due to his service. My mother was also born in Vienna, even though she has lived in Ukraine all her life. This felt like a good sign and a confirmation of my choice.
I organized everything myself from scratch: from booking a place in the maternity hospital to handling all the documents after the birth.
I’ve gone through this journey twice, so now I share my experience to help other moms navigate it faster, easier, and with less stress.
• We are in Vienna and know the local medical and bureaucratic nuances;
• We work with Ukrainian families and speak your language;
• We handle all the arrangements with care — so you can focus on your baby.