Health
As soon as you know for sure that a baby is on the way, everything revolves around having a healthy pregnancy. Week by week, not only does your belly grow, but so does your anticipation of the new arrival. During this exciting time, expectant parents have a particularly strong need for information.
Will our child be healthy? What do the routine prenatal appointments involve? Where should our baby be born? At a hospital? At home? Or perhaps at a birthing center? What should we consider when choosing a birth location? You’ll find answers to these and many other questions here on the Familienportal.NRW.
How do we find a midwife with availability in our area? Get valuable tips for finding a midwife who will provide you with competent and loving support before, during, and after the birth. By the way, you shouldn’t wait too long to start your search.
Also, learn about important details regarding prenatal care, medical support, and prenatal diagnostics.
Good to know: Expectant mothers and parents with a disability receive special support from the state. We explain what supported parenting is, how it works, and where to find counseling centers in North Rhine-Westphalia.
