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Birth clinics - Where can I give birth in Magdeburg?

In Magdeburg, it is possible to give birth in 3 clinics, namely the Städtisches Klinikum, the Klinik St. Marienstift and the Universitätsfrauenklinik. All of the above-mentioned clinics offer a wide range of services. The Municipal Hospital specializes in gestational diabetes, thrombophilia and gestosis with corresponding intensive care for pregnant women. In addition, holistic care is offered even for very small premature babies. The clinic has a high proportion of high-risk pregnancies under its care due to its close proximity to and cooperation with neonatology, including the neonatal and premature infant units. The University Women's Hospital also focuses on the care and delivery of high-risk pregnant women and has a neonatal intensive care unit. As a general rule, it is recommended that every expectant mother inquire early on which clinic is a good choice for her birth based on certain services offered. The clinics also offer information evenings for expectant parents, sibling courses or courses to prepare for birth. Dates can be found in the daily press.

What are the addresses of the maternity clinics?

Städtisches Klinikum Olvenstedt
Birkenallee 34
39130 Magdeburg
www.klinikum-magdeburg.de

Universitätsfrauenklinik
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Straße 35
39108 Magdeburg
www.med.uni-magdeburg.de/fme/ufk 

Klinik St. Marienstift
Harsdorfer Straße 10
39110 Magdeburg
www.st-marienstift.de

What does a midwife actually do? Who is entitled to the help of a midwife?

The midwife is the specialist in all aspects of pregnancy and the period after delivery. She works on the basis of the Midwives Act and the professional regulations of the federal states. Midwifery assistance includes counseling, care, supply and assistance during pregnancy, birth, the newborn period, the postpartum period and breastfeeding, as well as counseling on family planning issues.
Midwifery assistance can be used by every pregnant woman, woman giving birth, woman who has given birth or woman who is breastfeeding. The costs are covered by the statutory health insurance funds, and the scope and remuneration for these services are regulated in the Midwives' Fees Ordinance (HebGV). Privately insured persons must obtain information about their entitlement to benefits from their private health insurance company. You can find midwives in Magdeburg and the surrounding area on the Internet, among other places.

Here you can find a list of midwives from Magdeburg and surroundings:

https://hebammen-sachsen-anhalt.com/ 

https://hebammenverband.de/ 

Counseling centers - Who can I turn to if I am looking for pregnancy counseling in Magdeburg?

The pregnancy counseling centers advise you in individual and couple discussions, they organize discussion groups and information events. All counseling centers work independently of any party and are subject to confidentiality. Anyone can seek advice, regardless of their denomination.

All of the counseling centers listed below offer the following services:

• Information on financial support/ help in financial emergencies
• Application for federal foundation "Mother-Child" and state foundation "Family in Need
• Help with questions about adoption and unfulfilled desire to have children
• Help with questions about prenatal diagnostics and possible disabilities of the child
• Marriage and partner counseling
• Family counseling
• Help with individual personal problems
• Help with problems in puberty and parenting
• Contraception and sex education
• Information about legal regulations and help
• Enforcement of legal claims
• Pregnancy counseling
• Pregnancy conflict counseling
• Issuing of counseling certificates according to §219 StGB (except Caritas)
• Contact and play groups, mother, child, group and baby massage, etc.