Sarah Brunner
DemoPraxis Brunner
- 4.8(5)
- Bern
- Languages: de
- Midwife
- Pregnancy
- Antenatal+3
Basic insurance (KVG)
- Price
- CHF 63–145
- Next appointment
- Available Thu, 15 Oct
Midwife
Midwives support pregnancy, birth and the weeks after. They advise, carry out check-ups and care for mother and baby until the end of breastfeeding. Basic insurance pays for many of their services.
- midwives
- 3
- Length of a visit
- 45–60 min
Therascout only puts you in touch. Medical responsibility lies with the midwife and your gynaecologist.
Bleeding, severe pain, waters breaking: go to hospital at once or call 144
Services and costs
What basic insurance covers and what it does not. The details depend on your insurer and policy.
| Service | Costs | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy, postnatal care at home | Basic insurance | From week 13 of pregnancy, without deductible or co-payment. |
| Antenatal classes | CHF 150 contribution | A one-off contribution to the class. The rest is paid by the woman or by supplementary insurance. |
| Breastfeeding advice | 3 sessions | Basic insurance, with a midwife or a lactation consultant. |
| Postnatal recovery | usually supplementary insurance | Depends on insurer and policy. |
| Other methods (e.g. acupuncture) | as for all therapists | Depends on recognition by the insurer; shown on the profile. |
Tip: ask early. Many midwives are booked up months ahead.
Cost information: information page of the Canton of Fribourg. Your health insurer’s answer is binding.
Show 3 midwivesWhat a midwife does
Midwifery is an independent, recognised health profession. Midwives work closely with the woman and her family, at their practice or in your home, and involve the gynaecologist or paediatrician when needed.
How the care works
Length of a visit: 45–60 min- You get in touch, ideally early in pregnancy, and discuss what kind of support you would like.
- During pregnancy, check-ups and advice take place at the practice or in your home.
- After the birth, the midwife visits you at home in the postnatal period and looks after you and your baby.
- She continues to advise you on breastfeeding and recovery, also in classes.
When to see a midwife
- Support and check-ups during pregnancy.
- Antenatal preparation, on your own or in a class with your partner.
- Postnatal care at home for mother and baby.
- Breastfeeding advice and questions about feeding your baby.
- Postnatal recovery after the birth.
Midwives
Anna Kälin
DemoPraxis Anna Kälin
- 5.0(2)
- Köniz
- Languages: de · en
- Midwife
- Postnatal
- Recovery
Basic insurance (KVG)- Price
- CHF 63–145
Hebammenpraxis Zbinden
- Thun
- Languages: de · fr
- Midwife
- Pregnancy
- Postnatal+3
Basic insurance (KVG)
Good to know
- Ask early: many midwives are booked up months ahead, especially for postnatal care.
- Basic insurance pays for pregnancy check-ups and postnatal care from week 13 without deductible or co-payment, a CHF 150 contribution to antenatal classes and three breastfeeding sessions.
- In case of bleeding, severe pain or waters breaking, go to hospital at once or call 144.
Training and recognition in Switzerland
Midwives study at a university of applied sciences (Bachelor of Science in Midwifery) or hold a recognised diploma. The profession is regulated by the Health Professions Act; a cantonal licence is needed to work independently. Therascout checks the proof of qualification before a midwife appears in the search.