Midwifery Aid
The midwife is a valuable companion during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (Expectant) mothers who have statutory health insurance are entitled to the support of a midwife before and after birth. The costs are covered by the health insurance.
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The midwife settles her services directly with the health insurance company. A separate application is not necessary.
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Are you looking for a midwife? Check out our Midwife Search page for helpful information and places to go.
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What is midwifery care?
Midwifery assistance includes services provided by freelance midwives in the area of prenatal care and support, obstetrics, services during the postpartum period, and services in the event of breastfeeding difficulties or feeding problems of the child.
The costs are covered by the health insurance. Midwife assistance can be claimed by every woman with statutory health insurance.
If you have private health insurance, you should contact your health insurance company in advance to clarify whether the costs will be covered.
What services does the health insurance pay for?
Midwifery assistance is provided by a certified midwife. Services include, but are not limited to.
During pregnancy:
- Prenatal care
- Counseling services
- Help with pregnancy complaints or labor pains
- Preparation for birth in a group
During birth: birth care in the hospital, in the birth center or in a birth in the home environment
During postpartum and breastfeeding:
- Postpartum care (daily home visit by a midwife until the 10th day after delivery, then as needed up to 16 times within 12 weeks after birth without a doctor's order)
- Postpartum gymnastics in a group, the course must be started by the 4th month after birth and completed by the 9th month after birth
- Breastfeeding counseling (until the end of the breastfeeding period)
Beyond the breastfeeding period:
- Help with feeding problems of the child (until the 9th month of life)
- Care in special life situations (e.g. in case of adoption or in case of illness of the mother)
A doctor's prescription is required for any additional assistance provided by a midwife.
Some health insurance companies reimburse additional midwifery services in full or in part (e.g. PEKiP courses, etc.). Talk directly to your health insurance company about this.
If you have any questions about midwifery benefits, please contact your health insurance provider.
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How does midwifery care work?
You can contact a midwife of your choice directly.
After presentation of your health insurance card, your midwife settles the services provided directly with the relevant health insurance company. However, only services that are regulated in the midwives' remuneration schedule can be billed.
When should I look for a midwife?
Depending on what you are looking for a midwife for, you can take action at different points in your pregnancy. You can find more information here on the family portal NRW.
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When am I entitled to midwife assistance?
You are entitled to midwife assistance if you have statutory health insurance.
If you have private health insurance, you should clarify the coverage of costs with your insurance company before you claim the service.
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These costs arise
There is no cost to you for midwifery assistance.
Legal
- § 15 Maternity Protection Act
- §§ 24 c, d, f Social Code Book Five (SGB V)
- § 134 a Social Code Book Five (SGB V)
- Joint Circular of the Social Insurance Institutions (GR v. 6.12.2017-II)
- Midwife assistance contract and remuneration agreement
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