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Stories, Insights & Reflections from midwife in berlin

  • the one with the postnatal 

    the one with the postnatal 

    Pregnancy and birth change us. Some of the changes we can see, others we can’t. A perineal tear. An episiotomy. A C-section scar. Hours and hours of labour. And now, on top of it…

  • How To Dress A Baby Appropriately – German Style

    How To Dress A Baby Appropriately – German Style

    Berlin midwife explains the German way of dressing babies – from the baby body to the Strampler, daytime layering to nighttime sleeping bags.

  • English-Speaking Midwife in Berlin 

    English-Speaking Midwife in Berlin 

    Supporting English-Speaking Women Through Pregnancy and Early Parenthood Scéaltà – a space to listen, offer room, and support you through pregnancy and early parenthood Being pregnant or newly postpartum in Berlin can feel lonely…

  • Your Essential Newborn Baby List

    Your Essential Newborn Baby List

    Midwife in Berlin and what do you really need for the baby? Let’s be real here, your essential newborn baby list, meaning fundamental and absolutely necessary, is not that long. And I tell you…

  • Energy Balls Recipe

    Energy Balls Recipe

    Eating healthy is sometimes, who am I kidding, most of the times not easy while breastfeeding, you know what I mean?

  • Birthing Hospitals in Berlin:

    Birthing Hospitals in Berlin:

    A Guide from a Midwife Choosing a hospital for your birth can feel overwhelming — especially in Berlin, where there are 18 birthing hospitals to choose from. Each one has its own character, size, and services.…

  • The One With The Birth Prep

    The One With The Birth Prep

    Birth Preparation in Berlin A supportive space for pregnancy and early parenthood Who this birth preparation is for Are you expecting your first baby and feeling excited, nervous, or both?Living in Berlin while preparing…

  • How to Pack Your Hospital Bag: A Warm Guide from Midwife in Berlin

    How to Pack Your Hospital Bag: A Warm Guide from Midwife in Berlin

    When your due date is approaching, one of the most common questions I hear as a midwife is: “How do I pack my hospital bag?” It’s exciting, a little nerve-wracking, and full of anticipation — after…

  • Mutterpass 6 – The Final Examination 

    Mutterpass 6 – The Final Examination 

    The 6th part of translating the German Mutterpass into English clarifies the last few pages ie. the final examination.