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Finding a midwife in Germany can often feel like a chaotic and confusing process! You may find yourself with a list of names of local midwives with no real idea where to start. Or you may have been advised by a caregiver or friend but still unsure if a particular midwife is a good fit for you. To get you started, we have put together five questions to ask yourself when choosing a midwife or doula in Germany.
WeiterlesenThe search for a midwife has become a rite of passage with many women starting their quest right after taking a pregnancy test. But for international women who are new to the German system of care, the word midwife (Hebamme) might bring up a whole host of questions, starting with the most basic: What do midwives in Germany even do?
WeiterlesenJohanna Tonn-Straavaldsen is the Co-Director of Afloat and a doula in Heidelberg through her company True To You Doula. For our first ever interview for Afloat, she shares how doulas can be a valuable addition to the support system of expecting moms living abroad.
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