Birth preparation courses

Birth preparation courses Zurich

More than birth preparation

In my opinion, birth preparation takes place onthree levels: the physical, the intellectual and the mental. I offer you a course for all three levels to prepare you holistically for the birth of your child.

For the physical level, I recommend my pregnancy yoga classes. For the intellectual level, I offer you practice-oriented birth preparation courses of varying scope. All birth preparation courses take place in Zurich Albisrieden or at your home (private courses only).

Die Hebamme Imke Albrecht zeigt mit einer Puppe die Anatomie bei der Geburt.

A practical course

My antenatal classes in Zurich are courses that prepare you in a practical way for the birth, but also forlife with your baby.

We discuss the following practical topics in the courses:

  • Preparations during the last weeks before the birth
  • Birth process
  • Dealing with contractions
  • Role of the partner
  • Hospitalization
  • Postpartum
  • Breastfeeding

In addition, all course participants receive access to my app with in-depth information and exercises.

Birth preparation courses Zurich

Day course

Verschiedene Positionen bei der Geburt im Geburtsvorbereitungskurs.

The day course is a comprehensive birth preparation course for pregnant couples covering all aspects of birth and the days/weeks after the birth.

When and where
Course in German | Sunday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Course in English | Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Online participation
The courses can be attended live via Zoom.

Costs
CHF 490.- per couple*

*The basic insurance pays CHF 150, supplementary insurances pay up to 70 % of the remaining costs. On presentation of the Kulturlegi you will receive a 50% discount.

The price also includes:

Course content

Preparation for the birth:

  • Preparatory measures in the last few weeks
  • Pelvic floor and perineal preparation etc.

Birth process

  • Start of birth at home
  • When should you go to hospital?
  • Natural birth process
  • Anatomy, phases and duration of birth

Dealing with contractions

  • Breathing
  • Positions and movements
  • Handling and strategies for labor

Role of the partner

  • How can I as a partner support my wife?
  • What is my role?

Hospitalization

  • What are the hospital routines and procedures like?
  • What options do we have in hospital?
  • What painkillers can we use if necessary?
  • When and how do you perform a caesarean section or a vacuum? Information for a reassuring feeling in all situations!

Your questions

Of course we will answer all your questions!

Hospital

  • First breastfeeding
  • Stay in the postnatal ward

First weeks at home

  • Detailed case studies from my everyday life as a postpartum midwife

such as:

  • “First nights – sleeping”
  • Breastfeeding: various case studies such as “sore nipples”, “too little milk/too much milk” etc.
  • Role of the father
  • Screaming behavior
  • Basics on care, handling, carrying, postnatal care such as postnatal recovery, wound healing

My app also offers lots of material on all these topics to accompany you through the weeks before and after the birth.

Birth preparation courses Zurich

Crash course

A 3-hour crash course for pregnant couples. The course focuses primarily on preparing for the birth.


When and where

Every Wednesday | 18:30 – 21:30


Online participation

The courses can also be attended live via Zoom on request.


Cost

CHF 350 per couple*

The price also includes:

Course content

The course content “up to birth” is thematically the same as the day course. However, we do fewer exercises, massages or relaxation exercises and have less time to talk.

The crash course is therefore more infolk and contains more frontal teaching.

The course section “Days and weeks after birth” is greatly shortened in the Crahs course. The thematic focus is clearly on birth.

For the postpartum period, we will discuss the most important facts and the case study “sore nipples” and “milk production”.

You can explore all other topics in more depth yourself using my app.

*The basic insurance pays CHF 150, supplementary insurances pay up to 70 % of the costs. On presentation of the Kulturlegi you will receive a 50% discount.

Birth preparation courses in Zurich Altetten or at your home

Private birth preparation

Private Geburtsvorbereitungskurse in gemütlicher Atmosphäre bei Imke Albrecht

An approx. 3-hour private course with me or at your home.

The content of this course is the same as the crash course, butwe focus on your individual wishes and topics. Most couples come to me and I make us comfortable. I would also be happy to pack my projector, birthing stool, dolls and basin and everything else and we can do the course at your place.


When and where

By individual arrangement


Online participation

We can conduct this course via Zoom.


Cost

CHF 570.- per couple*

The price also includes:

*The basic insurance pays CHF 150, supplementary insurances pay up to 70 % of the costs. On presentation of the Kulturlegi you will receive a 50% discount.

The Giving Birth Together app

Added value with my app

When you book a birth preparation course with me, you get access to my Giving Birth Together app, which gives you lots of other valuable tips and information.

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