Why do I need a midwife?
During pregnancy, birth and the first few months with the baby: find out why a midwife is simply indispensable.
How much does midwifery care cost?
Find out how many services provided by a midwife are covered by health insurance – from the Eltern-Kind-Pass consultation to the postnatal period.
What can a midwife do?
Your midwife is the expert for pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period with a scientifically sound university education and a wealth of practical experience. Find out what important tasks midwives use their knowledge for.
What is the Eltern-Kind-Pass midwife consultation?
The midwife consultation in the Eltern-Kind-Pass: everything you need to know about your health and that of your baby, explained by an experienced midwife.
How much time does the midwife have for me in hospital?
Find out how much time a midwife devotes to you in hospital and how she accompanies you through the birth process.
What is postnatal care and how can I take advantage of it?
Everything you need to know about postnatal care: what it involves and how you can take advantage of it after birth.
How do I find my midwife?
Find the perfect midwife to guide you through pregnancy, labour and delivery here:
How can midwives help with breastfeeding?
Discover the many ways in which midwives can support you with breastfeeding or help you find good alternatives.
The postpartum period - a time of major changes
The midwife is your expert for the postpartum period! During this time, the midwife is not only dedicated to the mother’s physical healing process, but also to her psychological recovery and adjustment to the new everyday life with the baby. She is available in the early and late postnatal period, offers support with baby care and monitors the healing of the navel as well as the recovery processes in the mother’s body. She also provides advice on the important topics of breastfeeding and nutrition. In addition, the midwife is a trustworthy contact person for the processing of the birth experience and for the very individual challenges in this familiarisation phase. She can help recognise signs of postpartum depression and refer you to the right contact persons.
One-to-one care ratio
Do you know the importance of the one-to-one care ratio during labour? The Austrian Board of Midwives is in favour of a midwife accompanying a woman during the opening and exit phases of every birth and being able to attend exclusively to this birth. This leads to a reduction in complications and psychological stress for the woman giving birth. This also includes seamless handovers during shift changes and teamwork with doctors when necessary.