Appointment request: registration for birth in the midwife-led delivery suite

Dear parents-to-be,

Women with an uncomplicated pregnancy and no relevant pre-existing conditions have the option of giving birth in the midwife-led delivery suite (Hebammenkreißsaal, HKS).

Registration is possible from the 24th week of pregnancy with an unremarkable OGTT. Registration involves two appointments:

• an initial appointment by telephone
• a second appointment at the Diakoniekrankenhaus

Requirements for a birth in the HKS:

• Singleton pregnancy in cephalic (head-down) presentation
• Duration of pregnancy between 37+0 and 41+3 weeks

• no previous caesarean birth

In the case of certain special circumstances, an individual decision can be made on a case-by-case basis after medical assessment.

Care in the HKS is provided by the midwives on duty as trusting one-to-one care. During the birth, the attending midwife is supported by a second midwife.

Should complications arise during pregnancy or birth, should there be an increased need for pain relief, or should a gynaecological assessment be required, a gynaecologist and the anaesthesia team are available at all times.

Further information about the midwife-led delivery suite can be found here.