Midwifery Care
before and after birth
As a pregnant woman or a new mother you you are entitled to midwifery care during your pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
The costs of midwifery care covered by normal health insurances, private insurances may have individual regulations.
In order to enable non-german-speaking families to enjoy pre- and postnatal midwifery care, I am offering these sercices in english language.
Please make sure to register as early as possible!
My offers include:
informational talks & advice on pregnancy
-
scheme for the following months: check-ups, blood tests, scans ect.; midwifery offers; nutrition, sports, medication; general questions & first information
-
When: recommended as early as possible after confirmed pregnancy
prenatal check-ups
-
instead of or alternating with check-ups at the gynocologist
-
including blood tests and heart-beat-monitoring
-
at home or at my office
-
When: every four / two weeks (or less frequently)
help with pregnancy complaints
prenatal class (birth preparation class)
-
information on pregnany, birth and newborn in a small group - see below for details
-
When: starting between 20 and 30 weeks – register early!
postnatal care
Prenatal Class
The prenatal class will help you prepare for the birth itself and the new life with your baby, it will help you to find answers to the questions and concerns you might have, and also to give you the opportunity to get to know other mothers-to-be.
The class can be attended from early pregnancy, ideally it should take place between the 20th and 35th week of pregnancy.
The attendence of Partners is strongly encouraged but voluntary.
Attending partners will be charged privately (50,00€).
Times & Dates may vary - please inquire.
Contents of the prenatal class:
Pregnancy:
-
physical and non-physical changes during pregnancy
-
troubles and discomforts caused by pregnancy
-
preperations for the birth
Birth:
-
the beginn of the birth: how to know when to go to hospital
-
individual fears and concerns about the birth
-
normal birth and clinic routine
-
the role of the partner at the birth: how to be helpful
-
birthing positions
-
how to cope with labour: pain relief
-
complications during birth / c-section
Childbed:
-
meaning of childbed (the weeks after birth)
-
physical and emotional changes in childbed
-
problems / complicatins in childbed
Breastfeeding:
-
How does it work? Background information.
-
Practical questions: how often, how long, enough milk?
-
Feeding techniques and positions
-
nutrition
-
problems / complications
-
alternatives to breastfeeding
The Newborn:
-
health: screenings, check-ups, immunisations
-
nutrition & weight
-
body care: clothing, nappy changing, washing/bathing, skin/hair/nails
-
sleeping: sleep-enviroment, rhythm, SIDS, co-sleeping
-
crying: colics versus sensory overload, calming techniques
-
carrying: babys needs, carrying devices, swaddling
Practical exersices:
breathing techniques, relaxation, birth positions, practical and partnered exercises
Next Prenatal Class:
29.01.14-12.02.14
depending on number of registered couples either at "Kita Anne Frank", M.-Niemöller-Str. 7, 07747 Jena or at the doctor's office of Dr.Al-Hamadi, Am Planetarium 8, 07743 Jena.
5 appointments: 3x Wednesday 6pm-8pm (women only) & 2x Saturday 11am-15pm (with partner).
If you have any questions, would like to register
for a class / postnatal care or make an individual appointment,
please don't hesitate to contact me!
