Where can I find English birth preparation / antenatal classes in Berlin? is a question I hear a lot.
Whether you are in your first pregnancy or fifth (eek) birth preparation (Geburtsvorbereitung) classes can be a great way to get useful information (or refresh it) as well as a brilliant opportunity to meet other English speaking women in a similar stage of pregnancy to yourself. There are some English language birth preparation classes available in Berlin and here are my tips on where to find them:
Whether you are in your first pregnancy or fifth (eek) birth preparation (Geburtsvorbereitung) classes can be a great way to get useful information (or refresh it) as well as a brilliant opportunity to meet other English speaking women in a similar stage of pregnancy to yourself. There are some English language birth preparation classes available in Berlin and here are my tips on where to find them:
Fokus Leben
Pankow, Prenzlauer Berg, Karlshorst, Friedrichshain and Marzahn
Fokus Leben is a midwifes practise (Hebammenpraxis) and 'family shop' (Familienladen) with5 locations throughout Berlin. They offer two birth courses that are explained in both English & German. The 'Crash Course for International Moms and Couples' and 'Baby Driver's License'. You can find out more about their work, team and the courses on their website (in English) here.
Fee: Both courses are covered by public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €45 for the birth prep class & €18 for the baby driver's license class.
Geburtshaus Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg
The Geburtshaus (Birthing house) in Charlottenburg offer weekend birth preparation classes in both English and Spanish for the mums and with partners when possible. Classes are from 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. You can find out more about their courses here and a timetable for when the next English or Spanish birth preparation class is here (scroll down to 'Geburtsvorbereitung Englisch'. Fee: The class is covered by the public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €90.
Praxis Lemm
Prenzlauer Berg/Pankow
Dr. Med. Vesna Lemm offers a private, individual birth preparation class for you and your partner (where applicable). The class lasts 2 hours and you can find out more about the details here.
Fee: Please enquire about costs as they are not noted on the website.
Hebammerie
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
The Hebammerie offers English language weekend prenatal classes for couples. The courses are between 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the Hebammerie here to find out when the next available class is.
Fee: The class is covered by the public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €98 however some insurance providers cover the partner's cost too (please enquire directly with your ensurer.)
DRK Kliniken Berlin Westend
Westend
Weekend English language antenatal classes are also offered here although not every weekend. You can find the dates of the next scheduled classes on their website here. At the bottom of 'Allgemeine Geburtsvorbereitung' click on the word 'Termine' and then look for 'Geburtsvorbereitung am WE / Englisch'
Fee: Please enquire about costs as they are not noted on the website.
Hebammenpraxis Bauchraum
Prenzaluer Berg
This midwife practise offer weekend antenatal classes for couples (not every weekend). You can find out the dates of the next course(s) on their website here. Scroll down to 'Geburtsvorbereitung in Englisch'.
Fee: The class is covered by the public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €80.
Did you do an English speaking birth preparation class in Berlin? Can you recommend yours? Are there any other English antenatal classes going on in the city that I have missed off?
Useful German words related to this post
Geburtsvorbereitungskurs - Birth preparation class / antenatal class
Schwanger/ Schwangerschaft - pregnant / pregnancy
Krankenhaus - hospital
Hebamme(n) - midwife(s)
Hebammenpraxis - midwives practise
Geburtshaus - Birthing house
Pankow, Prenzlauer Berg, Karlshorst, Friedrichshain and Marzahn
Fokus Leben is a midwifes practise (Hebammenpraxis) and 'family shop' (Familienladen) with5 locations throughout Berlin. They offer two birth courses that are explained in both English & German. The 'Crash Course for International Moms and Couples' and 'Baby Driver's License'. You can find out more about their work, team and the courses on their website (in English) here.
Fee: Both courses are covered by public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €45 for the birth prep class & €18 for the baby driver's license class.
Geburtshaus Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg
The Geburtshaus (Birthing house) in Charlottenburg offer weekend birth preparation classes in both English and Spanish for the mums and with partners when possible. Classes are from 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. You can find out more about their courses here and a timetable for when the next English or Spanish birth preparation class is here (scroll down to 'Geburtsvorbereitung Englisch'. Fee: The class is covered by the public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €90.
Praxis Lemm
Prenzlauer Berg/Pankow
Dr. Med. Vesna Lemm offers a private, individual birth preparation class for you and your partner (where applicable). The class lasts 2 hours and you can find out more about the details here.
Fee: Please enquire about costs as they are not noted on the website.
Hebammerie
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
The Hebammerie offers English language weekend prenatal classes for couples. The courses are between 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the Hebammerie here to find out when the next available class is.
Fee: The class is covered by the public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €98 however some insurance providers cover the partner's cost too (please enquire directly with your ensurer.)
DRK Kliniken Berlin Westend
Westend
Weekend English language antenatal classes are also offered here although not every weekend. You can find the dates of the next scheduled classes on their website here. At the bottom of 'Allgemeine Geburtsvorbereitung' click on the word 'Termine' and then look for 'Geburtsvorbereitung am WE / Englisch'
Fee: Please enquire about costs as they are not noted on the website.
Hebammenpraxis Bauchraum
Prenzaluer Berg
This midwife practise offer weekend antenatal classes for couples (not every weekend). You can find out the dates of the next course(s) on their website here. Scroll down to 'Geburtsvorbereitung in Englisch'.
Fee: The class is covered by the public health insurance (ask your insurer when on private insurance) for the pregnant woman, partners have to pay €80.
Did you do an English speaking birth preparation class in Berlin? Can you recommend yours? Are there any other English antenatal classes going on in the city that I have missed off?
Useful German words related to this post
Geburtsvorbereitungskurs - Birth preparation class / antenatal class
Schwanger/ Schwangerschaft - pregnant / pregnancy
Krankenhaus - hospital
Hebamme(n) - midwife(s)
Hebammenpraxis - midwives practise
Geburtshaus - Birthing house
