The birth preparation course is run by midwife Verena Koch. It takes place at the weekend (Sat & Sun) from 9:30 to 16:30 (incl. lunch break).  

The costs for the pregnant woman are covered by statutory health insurance. The partner's fee is €100 and is initially paid by the partner, but can be submitted to the health insurance company for reimbursement after the course. Please check with your health insurance company whether and to what extent the costs for the accompanying person are covered, as this varies depending on the health insurance company. 
Please register for the course at Blütezeit FamilienGarten directly on Verena Koch's website:  
https://hebamme-verena-koch.berlin/Kurse/ 
She will get back to you as soon as possible with further information.  
Participation is recommended in the last trimester of pregnancy, ideally between 28+0 and 37+0 weeks of pregnancy. The course is designed for participation in pairs, regardless of whether you come as a couple or as a pregnant woman with a trusted companion. If you want to take part alone, this is possible in individual cases, just send Verena an email. 


We will discuss everything you need to know about the last phase of pregnancy, the birth and the time afterwards. You will receive theoretical explanations, there will be space for all your questions and, where possible, we will also practise, e.g. there will be the opportunity to test different birth positions and massages by your companions, to get to know breastfeeding positions and we will practise changing, holding and bathing your baby together. 

Other course content will include 

The pregnant body - uterus, pelvis & co. 
​The end of pregnancy 

Ways to prepare and signs for the start of labor 
Pain relief during birth: gentle methods and medication options 
The phases of birth and how you can deal with each one 
The first few hours with baby 
Caesarean section and other possible interventions  
The postpartum period in the clinic and at home 
Preparing for breastfeeding 
Tips and exercises for baby care 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact her directly. 
Contact: heb.verena.koch@posteo.de
Tel: 0176 87973755 
More information about Verena and her work as a midwife: https://hebamme-verena-koch.berlin/Ueber-mich/