Childbirth Preparation Classes

The goal of childbirth preparation is to provide support throughout pregnancy, prepare for childbirth, and help you adjust to life with your newborn.

We aim to encourage expectant parents to actively shape this journey into parenthood and take on responsibility. Through interaction within the class group, expectant mothers and their partners have the opportunity to share their joys, hopes,
fears, and concerns with other participants.

Let our midwives advise you on choosing the right class. The classes include, among other things, prenatal exercise, 
breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. We provide information about changes during the final weeks of pregnancy,
the normal course of labor and its individual stages, options for pain relief, the early postpartum period, and the basics
of breastfeeding. There are also practical exercises to help you navigate childbirth and the postpartum period successfully, such as relaxation exercises,
breathing techniques, and birthing positions.

We recommend starting the course between the 28th and 30th weeks of pregnancy; for twins, even earlier. Your health insurance covers the costs.

Our midwives offer both individual classes (for women) and couples’ classes. We’ve recently added weekend classes for couples to our lineup,
which cover the same content and material.

You’re welcome to discuss postpartum care options with the course midwife. 

Individual Classes: Once a week, 7 double sessions, including one session with a partner or companion (5th or 6th week)
 Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Copay for partner / accompanying person: 15,- €

Couples classes
: once a week, 7 double sessions, including one session without a partner (3rd week) 
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fee for partners: 100,- €

Weekend courses
 
Option 1
Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (with a short break)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (1 hour for fathers, 1 hour for mothers, including a lunch break) 
Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (including brunch)
Cost for partners: €90 (partially reimbursable by health insurance) 

Option 2: Friday 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. “What Matters to Women—An Afternoon Without Partners,” including a 30-minute break; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "We’re Becoming Parents" (includes a lunch break) Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. "The Baby Is Here" (includes a lunch break) A light weekend lunch (for a fee) can be arranged. Co-payment for partners: €75 (Health insurance may cover these costs on a case-by-case basis)

Where: Building I, in the physical therapy rooms. You can also find all dates here.