Giving birth in a foreign language can be stressful. This guide provides essential German words and sentences for expats in Berlin—covering labor, birth, pain, medical staff, and self-advocacy—so you can communicate clearly and confidently in the hospital.

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.

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 families wonder if they really need a doula. Learn how birth support, emotional guidance, and continuous care can empower you during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Anne Matei, your english-speaking doula in Berlin. Ta doula française à Berlin

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!

Supporting a partner in labour can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need tricks or gadgets. Learn what every dad and birth companion should know—how to stay calm, offer comfort, protect her space, use encouraging words, and advocate for her. Your presence is the most powerful support she’ll remember forever.

Your free guide for an organised and informed pregnancy and birth. I share my practical tips for preparing birth. From writing a birth plan and knowing your rights to gathering supplies and choosing the right birth place, her guide helps families feel confident and supported throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

English Birth Preparation Classes in Berlin

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...

Numerous studies have documented the benefits of having a doula present during labor. They proved how having a doula decreases: ✔ the overall cesarean rate by 50% ✔ length of labor by 25% ✔ requests for an epidural by 60%...

Looking for a doula in Berlin? Discover how to find professional birth support, bilingual (like english-speaking) doulas, and continuous care for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Anne Matei, your english-speaking doula in Berlin. Ta doula française à Berlin