Struggling to navigate the options for birth in Germany? Whether you're planning a home birth or a hospital delivery, understanding your pain management toolbox is key. From natural techniques like water and breathing to medical interventions like the PDA, here’s how to make the decisions that feel right for you.

Discover how to choose the best birth hospital in Berlin. Learn what questions to ask, explore midwife-led options, plan your birth, and feel empowered with the support of your partner or doula.

PRINT THIS CARD AND PUT IT IN YOUR MUTTERPASS My Safety Card by Anne Matei doula in Berlin Can you really avoid a traumatic birth? 1 out of 3 woman in Germany experienced a birth that she defines as "traumatic". 1 out of 2 reports not being asked for consent before an intervention (e.g. episiotomy, vaccuum etc.) I do believe is important, that every family understands that birth settings are part of the public health system, and need to deal with a lot of constraints economic

Is breastfeeding truly automatic, or is it a skill you need to practice? As an expat doula in Berlin, I break down what you actually need to know before birth.

After birth, many parents feel unsure about what happens next in the clinic. How long do you stay? What support is available? Will your partner be allowed to stay overnight? In this article, Anne Matei Doula walks you through what a typical postpartum stay in a Berlin hospital can look like — from the first hours after birth to breastfeeding support, meals, paperwork, rest, and preparing for the transition home.

Planning a C-section (Sectio) in Berlin What to expect and how to prepare for it.

Epidural is a form of pain relief during labor where medication is injected near the spine to numb the lower body. So… am I for or against the epidural? As a doula, I'm neither. I'm for YOU making informed choices. My tip: Learn about your options, form your preferences… but prepare for all scenarios.

Découvrez comment choisir le meilleur hôpital pour accoucher à Berlin. Apprenez quelles questions poser, explorez les options gérées par des sages-femmes, planifiez votre accouchement et sentez-vous sereine grâce au soutien de votre partenaire ou de votre doula.

When you’re expecting a baby in Germany, you’ll quickly come across different terms for birth settings and care models. Beyond the "classical" hospital births, Berlin (and Germany in general) offers a range of beautiful options with environments and setups to support natural births where birth is respected. I wrote this glossary because I believe that it is worth knowing what range of options exist will help you make an informed decision that is right for you.

Most hospital packing lists miss the most important thing: your hormones. In this post, I share the "secret recipe" of items I’ve refined over years of doula work. Learn why a baseball cap, a vibrator, and a "birth song" are actual tools that can help you unplug your brain, boost oxytocin, and stay grounded during labor.