FAQs
When should I get in touch with a midwife?
As soon as you know you’re pregnant – the earlier, the better. A midwife can accompany you from the moment of a positive pregnancy test through the end of breastfeeding or up to one year after birth.
What does midwifery care include before and after birth?
Midwives support individuals and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. In Germany, midwives carry out a wide range of medical, emotional, and counseling tasks: During pregnancy, they perform check-ups according to maternity guidelines, such as monitoring blood pressure, urine, weight, and abdominal growth, and they offer guidance on discomforts and all related topics like birth preparation, nutrition, exercise, or diagnostic procedures.
During birth – whether in a hospital, birth center, or at home – midwives provide comprehensive medical and psychosocial care. They attend normal births independently, identify risks early, and involve medical professionals if needed. Did you know that by law, a midwife must be present at every birth in Germany?
After birth, midwives visit families at home, support breastfeeding, monitor healing and recovery, and help build a strong bond between parents and baby. If needed, they can refer to psychosocial support or other specialized services.
Other areas of work for midwives include early support for vulnerable families, counseling on miscarriage or stillbirth, sexuality education, and more. Midwives are also active in research, teaching, quality management, and health policy to further develop the profession.
Midwives can work freelance or employed, with or without involvement in birth care, and in various areas of focus. You can find out which areas I cover under
Do I need a referral from a doctor to see a midwife?
No, you can contact me directly – no referral necessary.
Is midwifery care covered by health insurance?
Yes, almost all services are covered by public health insurance in Germany. If any services are not covered (e.g. a partner’s fee for a childbirth class), I will clearly inform you in advance.
Can I request you for a home birth?
Out-of-hospital births require a midwife to have specific equipment, ideally a team and a special birth insurance, which is increasingly expensive. At the moment, I do not work in birth care, so I do not attend home births.
Can I come to you just for one consultation?
Absolutely – individual consultations or just taking part in a single course is also possible. However, some services are only covered once by your health insurance (e.g. initial consultation or postpartum supply fee). If you’re unsure, feel free to contact me and we’ll find a solution together.
Who are your workshops for?
For children, adolescents, parents, school classes, or professionals – I adapt the content and methods to suit the target group.
What topics do you cover in your sexuality education work?
Check out the pages «Sex Education» and «Courses, Workshops & Training»! If you have questions about a specific topic or want to combine multiple areas, I’d be happy to tailor an individual program.
Can I book you for school classes or youth centers?
Yes, definitely! I offer both in-person sessions at schools and institutions as well as online workshops.
Do you offer your services digitally or as outreach?
Yes – I work both on-site and online. We’ll discuss together what works best in your specific situation.
Why should children talk about these topics at an early age? Isn’t that "early sexualization"?
Sexuality is a natural human need and not limited to a certain age. Children are sexual beings from birth – or even before birth, according to recent research – but their sexuality is fundamentally different from adult sexuality. For children, it’s about body awareness, discovering their bodies, and questions about feelings, touch, and relationships. Sexual education for young children does not mean talking directly about sex – it means providing body knowledge, teaching boundaries, emotions, healthy vs. harmful touch, and understanding family structures. Sexual education is therefore also a key part of educational and legal child protection. The term "early sexualization" is often misused politically to provoke emotions, without actually engaging with the topic in a factual or scientific way.
Isn’t it the parents’ job to educate children about these things?
A loving, age-appropriate approach by parents strengthens children in all areas of life. Children often have many early questions about the body, sexuality, and love – like: Where do I come from? How are babies made? Can I marry my best friend? When parents help their children understand these questions, they support a healthy relationship with their body and help them make sense of the world around them. Open communication in families about bodies and sexuality helps children feel safe and accepted. Still, not all parents find it easy to talk about these topics. That’s why schools are legally mandated to provide sex education. It’s a regular part of the curriculum. It may feel unusual that your child discusses sexuality with teachers or other adults outside the family – but in reality, children are exposed to sexual content every day: through advertising, TV, the internet, or peers. Parents cannot fully control when and how their child encounters these topics. That’s why it helps when children are equipped to understand and assess what they see and hear. Sexual education in school or extracurricular settings provides a safe, professional environment for this learning.
Why is sexuality education a form of child protection?
Language creates reality – only when a child knows the right words can they describe bodily needs or experiences. They also learn that their body belongs only to them and that they can set boundaries – like when, where, and how they want to be touched. Children also learn to recognize and name feelings – including when something doesn’t feel right. Knowledge is prevention. The more informed and self-confident children are, the better they’re protected against abuse and sexual violence. Children who understand and can assess their feelings are more likely to seek help if something hurts or feels wrong.
Why do you include queer topics?
Scientific research clearly shows that being queer – in terms of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations – is a natural and enduring part of human existense. Queerness is also a human right, and supporting queer perspectives, spaces, and education is a logical application of our constitutional values. Not only queer people benefit – queer education supports everyone. It’s a vital part of democratic education.
What does a workshop or training cost?
What happens if I need to cancel last minute?
For midwifery services: If you cancel up to 24 hours in advance, we can simply reschedule.
For educational events: Cancellations up to one week in advance are free. For cancellations within one week but more than 24 hours before the event, 50% of the agreed fee is charged. After that, the full fee is due.
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