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Most expats will say the only place to have a baby in Moscow is at the Perinatal Medical Center. It's completely devoted to the process of labour, and is clean and new. Also, many of the doctors speak English. So make sure your insurance covers this location. They will then present you with a list of doctors, and their accompany prices (costs vary according to experience). Make sure you confirm what your insurance will and will not cover.
Prior to labour, I would recommend you get all your antenatal care at the European Medical Centre. There's a French doctor there by the name of Jacques Peter, and most foreigners swear by him, even if his social skills are a bit lacking. He's been practicing for 30 years, and utilises a western-style of medecine.
Quick tips:
-In Russia, a 'natural' birth means you get an epidural, it's standard
-Your husband will not be allowed in the room if you have to have a C-section birth
-Write down everything you want to happen during birth, and memorise a few key Russian phrases to communicate to the, most likely, non-English speaking midwives.