Benefits of Childbirth in Germany
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Every parent wants his/her baby to be born in a comfortable and safe environment, together with a team of highly qualified medical professionals on duty at the maternity ward. Parents want these professionals to be adequately equipped to deal with any unforeseen complications that may arise during childbirth. This is a normal feeling among all expectant parents, as they deal with both fear and excitement when expecting their newborn offspring.
Child delivery in a country with advanced medical care attracts foreigners from countries with poorly developed healthcare. Germany is one of those countries that has a standard of living. Here, the healthcare system is well developed, with incredibly special attention given to the realm of childbirth. Many foreign mothers who have had the privilege of giving birth in Germany, appreciate the efficiency here.
Content
- 10 Reasons to Give Birth in Germany
- Process of Child Delivery
- How to Choose a Hospital
- How to Arrange a Trip to Germany?
10 Reasons to Give Birth in Germany
- The mother-to-be can choose her delivery method. The maternity wards are comfortable enough and well equipped for a calm and tranquil birth experience. A woman can choose which position is more convenient for her to give birth in: lying, standing, or even a water birth.
- Laboring mums can request an epidural anesthesia during labor. It's no secret that childbirth is a very painful process, more painful for some than others. In Germany, different types of anesthesia are used, preserving labor activity and reducing the severity of the pain.
- If desired, close relatives of the mother may be present during the birth. They are able to provide psychological and emotional support, this is especially important for young women who are giving birth for the first time. Cohabitation in special wards is also possible here for families. A husband or the pregnant woman’s parents can be accommodated next to her.
- Germany has one of the highest survival rates of premature babies. Modern equipment, which is available in almost every hospital, enables the careful recovery of babies born from the 21st week of development, with a weight of about 500 grams.
- Reducing health risks for both mother and child. Management of pregnancy and childbirth is well organized in Germany for women with a general-somatic pathology, such as hypertension, diabetes, and patients suffering from ophthalmic diseases.
- German clinics basically adhere to the principles of creating conditions that are as close to natural as possible. The act of "skin to skin" is a very important time for bonding and developing an attachment between the newborn baby and the mom. In addition, the skin of a newborn is covered with a useful flora that is on the mother's skin and protects it from harmful microorganisms. The practice of close mother to child skin contact is widespread and promotes lactation in women too.
- In German clinics, preference is always given to the birth of a child through the vaginal canal. Here, it is possible for a natural delivery, even if patients have previously delivered by cesarean section. Preference for natural childbirth is given even in cases when the location of the fetus does not correspond to the norm or when it is wound with the umbilical cord, unless this endangers the mother or child.
- German doctors and midwives have extensive experience in both monitoring pregnant women and child delivery, even for women with multiple pregnancies. Such a pregnancy is often the result of IVF, and a woman will carry twins. This is a complex test for the future mother's body, as well as for her gynecologist, who has to carefully monitor the condition of the woman and provide timely assistance.
- Qualified assistance to women in the postpartum period. A few hours after the birth, the new mum is visited by neonatologists, breastfeeding consultants, family workers, and post-natal midwives. A new mum is also helped with initiating breastfeeding, taught how to take care of her baby, and taught about its early development.
- There is special psychological care regarding childbirth available for women in Germany. Women can undergo prenatal training courses that teach the proper breathing techniques to use during childbirth and ways of alleviating pain sensations physiologically. Preparing the woman’s partner for the birth is done as well.
Postpartum psychological care is mainly aimed at combating postpartum depression. There are also courses for family counseling, thanks to which, the family becomes more amicable and cohesive upon the arrival of their little baby, because when a baby arrives, the whole family has to adjust to a ‘new sense of normal.’
Process of Child Delivery
Childbirth in Germany usually means:
- Examination of the mother before delivery, including general clinical tests, determination of Rh factor, and blood coagulation parameters. There are instrumental studies too: vaginal ultrasound, a swab from the genital tract, and colposcopy.
- Examination of the fetus includes 4D ultrasound and cardiotocography. The position of the fetus in the uterus is determined.
- Childbirth. A woman is supervised by an obstetrician-gynecologist. He/she helps the baby to come into this world. After delivery, a woman's gynecological examination is performed and the first pediatric examination of the newborn.
- Postpartum period. Gynecologists monitor the health condition of the new mom and the baby for about 3 weeks after birth.
However, if you use Booking Health services, you will receive free doctor’s consultations for 3 months after being released from the hospital.
How to Choose a Hospital
There are a huge number of clinics in Germany where doctors are ready to deliver new babies for foreign patients. Here are some medical institutions where you can give birth to a child:
- Eichsfeld Academic Hospital. Childbirth happens in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Mammology. The doctors of this clinic pay special attention to the health of the woman and her child. If something goes wrong during the delivery, they are ready to provide timely and adequate medical care.
- Hildesheim Academic Hospital. This medical center has an Obstetric Centre and an Obstetric Clinic. Doctors focus on high-risk labors. In cases of an early birth of the baby, they will be transferred to the Department of Premature babies, where he/she will receive the necessary care and medical assistance they need.
- Marbug University Hospital. This is one of the largest Obstetric Departments in the region. More than 1,300 births happen in the clinic annually. An antenatal care service is provided at the hospital. The obstetric department closely cooperates with the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Medicine, which makes it possible to ensure the safety and painlessness of labor.
How to Arrange a Trip to Germany?
You can choose a clinic for natural childbirth with the help of our international online platform called Booking Health. Here, you can see the current prices of medical services. All programs are detailed. You can get information about all the diagnostic and treatment procedures available.
The Booking Health office deals with arranging childbirth in Germany. You can receive the following options with our help:
- substantial savings on medical services;
- use of the full package of services (translation of documentation, assistance in obtaining a visa, and organization of the patient and accompanying person’s stay in the clinic);
- obtain insurance covering unforeseen medical expenses in case of complications;
- receive a doctor's consultation within 3 months of your treatment’s completion, at no extra charge.
Leave a request on our website to pick a hospital at the best price and to arrange a tranquil and comfortable birth in Germany! Our service-manager will get back to you at their earliest convenience.
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Authors:
The article was edited by medical experts, board certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!
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