Ep 88. Pregnant in Saudi Arabia: What It's Really Like Having a Baby in the Kingdom with Nikki

Would you move to Saudi Arabia... and have a baby there?When Australian mum Nikki first heard about moving to Saudi Arabia, she never expected it would one day feel like home.Fast forward a few years, and she's now raising her family in Riyadh and preparing to welcome her third child in the Kingdom.In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie is joined by Nikki, an Australian mum who shares her honest journey of relocating to Saudi Arabia, navigating pregnancy in the Kingdom, and why she chose to have her third baby here instead of returning home. From navigating Saudi's healthcare system and finding the right doctor to building a support network as an expat mum, Nikki opens up about the realities of family life in Riyadh and how the Kingdom's welcoming community and family-friendly lifestyle have exceeded every expectation.Whether you're expecting a baby, planning a move to Saudi Arabia, or simply curious about what family life is really like in the Kingdom, this episode offers practical advice, honest reflections, and a reassuring look at building a life and growing a family in Saudi Arabia.SHOW NOTESNikki's journey from Australia to Saudi ArabiaWhat it's really like being pregnant in Saudi ArabiaGiving birth in the Kingdom and why she chose to stayNavigating Saudi's maternity healthcare systemFinding the right doctor and hospitalBuilding a support network as an expat mumRaising young children in RiyadhCompound life vs. living outside a compoundPostpartum support and motherhood abroadThe biggest surprises about family life in Saudi ArabiaAdvice for families considering a move to the KingdomWhy Saudi Arabia now feels like homePRODUCTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:Weleda Skin FoodWeleda Skin Food Lip BalmWeleda Mother & Baby rangeWeleda Stretch Mark Massage OilStay Connected:📍 Follow @saudilifeunpacked for updates, resources weekly episodes.