Before the birth
When individuality and understanding take centre stage.
We know that the birth of your child is a unique and personal experience. That's why we focus on the individuality of your birth and understanding your wishes. We work with you to create a personalised birth plan that takes your ideas and needs into account.
Our obstetric consultation hours
Information evening for expectant parents
The birth of a baby is a completely new challenge for expectant parents, which often raises many questions. The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist offers information evenings for expectant parents as a hybrid event. The experienced midwives, nurses and doctors at our maternity clinic introduce themselves and the clinic and are happy to answer all your questions about the birth via chat.
- Hospital zum Heiligen Geist, Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Every first and third Tuesday of the month at 6.00 pm
- No registration required
- Dial-in details (hybrid) can be found in the respective event information
Planning the birth, counselling for high-risk pregnancies
In this consultation, you can ask any questions you may have about the upcoming birth. We plan your birth with you, whether by caesarean section or spontaneously, and are also available to answer any questions you may have if you have concomitant illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Sonographic diagnostics for high-risk pregnancies are also offered as part of this consultation.
Appointments can be made by telephone at the birth registration desk: (069) 2196 - 7224. Consultation hours are offered daily.
The consultation is offered by Dr Mariya Pileva-Reiher, Senior Physician and Medical Director of Obstetrics.
Midwife consultation and registration
We will inform you in detail about the birth process in a personal consultation. We would like to answer all your questions. If you decide to give birth in our delivery room, you will discuss the desired pregnancy process with your midwife. This will allow you to look forward to your due date with peace of mind. We will also advise you on alternative methods for pregnancy complaints. Please bring your maternity pass and health insurance card with you.
- Hospital zum Heiligen Geist, Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Delivery Room
- Monday - Friday from 08:00 - 14:00
- Appointments are allocated on an hourly basis. To avoid long waiting times, please make an appointment in advance. Telephone (069) 2196 - 7224
Medical care before, during and after the birth
In this video, Dr Mariya Pileva-Reiher, Senior Physician at the Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, will give you an insight into medical care before, during and after the birth. We attach great importance to your individual wishes and needs. In the video, you will find out what options are available to you to experience a safe and self-determined birth. Hardly any other experience is as personal and dramatic as the birth of a child. It is a moment full of joy and great challenges at the same time. Where better to begin this new phase of life than in a family environment? In an atmosphere where the needs of family and child are prioritised? In an environment where the staff know each other and support each other like a family? This is exactly what the obstetrics clinic at the Hospital zum Heiligen Geist offers you.
Treatments
Acupuncture
We treat pregnancy complaints such as heartburn, carpal tunnel syndrome, water retention, sleep problems, back pain and much more. From the 36th week of pregnancy, we start to prepare your body for the birth.
Dates: by arrangement
Registration & information: Tel. (069) 2196 – 7224
Where: Delivery room Costs: Depending on treatment
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is a pain-free treatment that improves your well-being during pregnancy and after the birth. This option can also be used for complaints such as caesarean section scars and nipple discomfort. Our specially trained team will be happy to advise you.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Registration: Tel. (069) 2196 – 2770
Fee: On request
General support after the birth
Breastfeeding outpatient clinic and counselling
If you have any questions about breastfeeding, please visit us in our breastfeeding outpatient clinic.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2.00 pm
Where: Parents' School, Rechneigrabenstr. 2, 60311 Frankfurt
Who: Sigrun Fritzsche (breastfeeding counsellor)
Cost: 20.00 Euro (one-off)
Breastfeeding counselling: The service includes intensive and individual support and advice during a breastfeeding session. By telephone appointment under: (069) 2196 - 2770. The cost for individual counselling is 50.00 euros/hour.
Midwife and nursing rounds
Our midwives, paediatric nurses and nursing staff make daily rounds. Here you can clarify any uncertainties and doubts that may arise regarding the care of your baby and the puerperium.
Midwife outpatient clinic
For new parents, a midwife is on hand to offer help and advice in the Parents' School at the Hospital zum Heiligen Geist.
When: Individual appointment
Where: Parents' School, Rechneigrabenstr. 2, 60311 Frankfurt
Contact details: Christina Böhm, Tel. 0177-8917867
Frankfurt postpartum emergency care
Do you live in Frankfurt and don't have a midwife for the postnatal period? You can contact the independent Frankfurt postnatal emergency care centre:
Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00
Phone: 0160 99 20 7271
E-mail: info(at)wochenbett-Frankfurt(dot)de
Further information can be found at: www.wochenbett-Frankfurt.de
Our course programme
From birth preparation and baby care to baby sling school - the Hospital zum Heiligen Geist offers you informative courses and events on all aspects of childbirth.
Medicine in focus - the podcast
Obstetrics with Annike von Luckner and Kerstin Flöhr
9 months have passed and now it's just around the corner: the big day when your child will see the light of day for the first time. Pregnancy and birth are definitely some of the most exciting times in many people's lives. But what role does obstetrics actually play? That's exactly what this episode of "Medicine in Focus" is all about!
Heike Borufka talks to Annike von Luckner, midwife at the maternity clinic, and Kerstin Flöhr, head of the obstetrics nursing department, both at the Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt.
The two experts provide exciting and realistic insights into their daily professional practice, report on pre- and postnatal care services, explain possible complications and, of course, give numerous helpful tips - both for pregnant women and new mothers.
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