Well prepared and informed for the birth
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Antenatal check-up at 16, 24 and 32 weeks gestation
Antenatal appointments with an experienced midwife
In the case of uncomplicated pregnancies, we make it possible for you to have your regular pregnancy check-ups in the 16th, 24th and 32nd week of pregnancy with a highly experienced midwife in our midwife consultation hours instead of with a doctor. They can refer you to a doctor immediately if necessary, giving you additional peace of mind.
From 16 weeks gestation you are very welcome to book yourself on line onto one of our Information Evenings. There will be a presentation and one of our lead Obstetricians will be present as well as our lead midwife and the postnatal ward team leader. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions. This is held in German spoken language.
Contact Information
For further information and to make an appointment, please call +41 44 922 21 15
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Birth information evening with a tour of the birthing room
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Our midwives and doctors are looking forward to the opportunity to introduce you personally to our wide range of options and services relating to childbirth. On this evening, they will answer all your questions about this important event.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the premises of the maternity and postnatal department.
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from week 36: prenatal midwife consultation
prenatal midwife consultation
If you have registered with us for the birth, our midwives will be available for an individual preliminary consultation. The ideal time for this consultation is after the 35th week of pregnancy, because by then you will have already dealt intensively with birth issues. Take the opportunity to discuss with a midwife before the birth how you imagine the birth, what wishes, concerns or questions you may have and what is particularly important to you.
This is also the ideal time to make an appointment with our Lactation Consultants should you have any concerns around breastfeeding or wish to learn how to express Colostrum (first milk) due to diabetes or having a planned cesarean section or induction of labor.
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Prenatal acupuncture
Prenatal acupuncture
Acupuncture belongs to the traditional Chinese medicine. This therapy is based on stimulation of various energy points within the body. As part of birth preparation, acupuncture may shorten the duration of labor and improve birth process. It is recommended from 36 weeks gestation onwards, weekly until birth.
Our experienced midwife offers this service to all mothers who are registered to give birth in Männedorf Hospital.
Cost: first session costs 60 CHF (must be paid in cash), additional appointments 50 CHF. Booked appointments must be cancelled 24 hours prior to appointment otherwise they will be charged.
Contact
For further information or to make an appointment, please call +41 44 922 21 30 -
Breastfeeding Outpatient Clinic
You can self refer to the Breastfeeding clinic at any time during pregnancy or after the birth. You may wish to discuss previous poor experience, certain breast/nipple conditions, past breast surgery, or need further advise if breastfeeding is not your chosen method of feeding. Our Lactation Consultant can answer any questions and guide and support you which ever path you choose. The following topics may also be an issue for which you require breastfeeding counselling:
- Correct positioning and attachment, laser therapy for sore cracked nipples
- Nipple and breast thrush
- Breast engorgement and breast lumps
- Mastitis (breast infection)
- Increasing milk supply, or reducing milk supply
- Breastfeeding and returning to work, stopping breastfeeding
- Learning how to express colostrum prior to birth
- Learning to breastfeed on discharge from the neonatal unit
You may also contact us in case your baby looses weight again
Contact
Appointments by arrangement +41 44 922 21 55
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In case of emergency, we are available on +41 44 922 21 60
Courses and events for expectant parents
Expectant parents
Infoabend Geburt
Unsere Hebammen und Ärztinnen freuen sich auf die Gelegenheit, Ihnen unsere vielfältigen Möglichkeiten und Leistungen rund um die Geburt persönlich näher bringen zu dürfen. Sie beantworten an diesem Abend all Ihre Fragen rund um das grosse Ereignis.
Zudem besteht die Möglichkeit, die Räumlichkeiten der Gebär- und Wochenbettabteilung zu besichtigen.
Expectant parents
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Geburtsvorbereitungskurs
Im zweiteiligen Kurs vermitteln Ihnen unsere diplomierten Hebammen und Stillberaterinnen fundiertes Fachwissen über Schwangerschaft, Geburt, das Wochenbett, den Umgang mit dem Neugeborenen sowie Kniffs und Tricks rund ums Stillen.
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Prenatal Classes in English
Our English spoken prenatal classes are held on a weekend. Our experienced midwives will lead you through what to expect during pregnancy and how to manage birth. They will explain the postnatal period and how to look after your newborn (infant handling, changing nappies, bathing, cord care ect.) as well as how to get breastfeeding off to a good start and cope with different scenarios.
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