Information as PDFs for download - topic: pregnancy and childbirth

Pregnancy and childbirth

Motherpass

Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss

All the information on preventive check-ups, the course of the pregnancy and the child's development during the pregnancy are documented in the maternity record. Expectant mothers should therefore carry the maternity record with them at all times.

Maternal Health

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V. Hannover

This brochure provides information about physical health during and after pregnancy, about the system of prenatal care in Germany and the protection of pregnant women at the workplace.

Smoke-free during pregnancy and after birth

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Smoking during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, but also after birth harms the child. This brochure informs about risks, support for smoking cessation as well as free services.  

Pregnant? And you must keep it secret?

Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend 

This flyer informs about free and anonymous counselling in case of secret pregnancies.

Pregnancy, birth and health 

Bundesgemeinschaft der freien Wohlfahrtspflege

This leaflet provides information about pregnancy, birth and health as well as counselling services in Germany. 

Set of cards - Pregnancy counselling options and services

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit 

This set is made up of five cards on the topics: Pregnancy, birth and the initial time with the child,
Prenatal examinations, unplanned or unwanted pregnancies, Early assistance for parents (to-be), partnership, sexuality and family planning. 

Coronavirus vaccination in pregnancy and when breastfeeding

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Are you of childbearing age? Would you like to have children or are you already pregnant? Are you breastfeeding or would like to breastfeed your child when it is born? This leaflet is intended to answer your questions and support you in your decision to have the coronavirus vaccination

Pregnancy and birth

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Soziale Dienste Bielefeld gGmbH

To be pregnant or give birth in a foreign cultural environment can be frightening and make one feel insecure. This clip gives information about medical check-ups during pregnancy and antenatal classes as well as medical care by midwives and doctors.

What is “Frühe Hilfen” (early childhood intervention)?

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit 

This short clip illustrates in a comprehensible manner what is meant by “early childhood intervention” and how pregnant people and families with support needs can benefit.

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): 2-stage blood sugar test for pregnant women

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

The gestational diabetes test is part of the standard program for expectant mothers and is carried out in cases with risk factors, such as obesity or high blood pressure.  

 

 

A Good Start in Life

Deutsche Hebammenverband (DHV)

This flyer provides information about how a midwife supports you during pregnancy and birth.