Expecting a breech baby can feel overwhelming—but there’s no need to panic. Whether your baby stays breech or you’re exploring ways to turn them head-down, there are options, support, and evidence-based strategies to guide you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

A birth plan is your way to make sense of it all and ensure you feel confident and prepared. As a doula in Berlin, I guide you through this process of deep reflection and preparation.

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.

A Hebammenkreißsaal is a midwife-led model of care within the hospital. This model supports women to experience a natural and respected birth under the continuous care of midwives, while still having access to a hospital's medical facilities if needed - under the same roof.

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.

Many think induction simply starts labor early, but synthetic interventions like IV oxytocin change the hormonal and physical experience of birth. This post explains how induced labor differs from spontaneous labor, the evidence on risks and benefits, and why making an informed, personal choice with your care team is essential.

For centuries, babies were left connected to the placenta until the cord stopped pulsating. Modern research shows that waiting is essential and beneficial for the newborn!

Wondering if you can give birth vaginally after a C-section? Learn the evidence on VBAC vs repeat cesarean : risks, benefits, and how a doula can support your informed choice.

The World Health Organization recommends a c-section rate of 10–15%. In Germany, the rate is around 30%. So, what can you actually do to lower your chances of a non-essential caesarean? Here are some evidence-based strategies that can make a difference

Feeling anxious because you’re past your due date with no signs of labor? There’s no need to panic. Due dates are often seen as a hard deadline, but they’re not ...not! They are really not an exact science. Every body and every baby is different, and it's very common for pregnancies to go past the 40-week mark.

When you are pregnant, one of the first things people will ask is: “When are you due?” That single date often becomes the focus of conversations with friends, family, and even medical staff. But the truth is: the traditional “due date” at exactly 40 weeks after the last menstrual period is not evidence-based.

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...

Advocate for Yourself with the BRAIN Acronym Making decisions during labor can feel overwhelming, but the BRAIN acronym is a powerful...

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...