S1 E02 I Your midwife in Germany: Everything you need to know

You want to give birth and just found out that you're pregnant in Germany. Congratulations! Now what? In this episode, we sit down with Jutta Wohlrab, a Berlin-based midwife with 40 years of experience working with international families. She breaks down everything you actually need to know: when to start looking for a midwife, what a midwife does that your Frauenarzt doesn't, and why postnatal midwife care in Germany is one of the best-kept secrets in the system.In this episode:- What to do the moment you find out you're pregnant in Germany- How to actually find a midwife (hint: it's not ChatGPT)- The different types of midwives and what each one covers- Home birth vs. birth center vs. hospital. what's really the difference- What insurance covers and what you'll likely pay out of pocket- Why your partner absolutely needs to be in that birth prep class- Hypnobirthing: What it is and why Jutta swears by it- Postnatal care: What a midwife does after birth, and for how long- Postnatal depression: Signs, support, and why silence is the real dangerAbout Jutta Wohlrab:40 years experienced midwife. Public speaker. Jutta has spent her career supporting international families through pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenthood in Berlin. She offers birth preparation courses, Hypnobirthing, and postnatal programs find everything at elementsofbirth.de, in her website or through social media accounts.🌐 Website: https://elementsofbirth.de/📸 Instagram: @juttawohlrab🎵 TikTok: @MidwifeJuttaWohlrabCheck her book Happy Birthing Days (English version): https://www.amazon.de/Jutta-Wohlrab-ebook/dp/B01IX9CSEU?ref_=ast_author_mpb📍 Useful resources mentioned in the episode:1. hebamme.de — midwife directory2. amily.de — midwife booking platform (Jutta has some reservations — she explains why in the episode)3. Your insurance provider (AOK, DAK, TK or private) — call them for a local midwife list4. Your gynecologist's office — can also give you a referral list.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Oops Parents is a videocast and content series for international parents navigating pregnancy and parenthood in Germany. Honest, practical, and a little chaotic in the best way.Join our newsletter: www.oopsparents.comInstagram: @oopsparentsTikTok: @oopsparentsApple Podcasts: @oopsparents