WHAT DOES A GERMAN MIDWIFE DO? | And How They are AMAZING for Families

Surprise! We don't normally post twice in one week - but we found the time to make a Sunday short(-er) video discussing the role of a midwife (Hebamme/Hebammen) in Germany. If you caught our previous video about 'Giving Birth in Germany as a Foreigner' - midwifes were discussed briefly for their role in pregnancy and birth. But midwifes in Germany do so much more than help in the delivery of a baby. Before I gave birth, I only knew a little about midwives in the United States - where American midwives only attend 8% of all births. But to my surprise, while giving birth in Germany, the midwife is an essential part that I ALMOST missed out on! Let's dive a bit deeper into their role together To Learn More Pregnancy in Germany, you Can Read Our Posts: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/pregnancy-in-germany-what-to-expect-in-the-first-9-months/ https://www.blackforestfamily.com/the-10-things-i-learned-from-giving-birth-in-germany-as-a-foreigner/ To find a #Midwife Near You: https://www.hebammenverband.de/familie/hebammensuche/ Episode 24 | #lifeingermany and #givingbirthinGermany in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed November 5, 2021 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: Camera - https://tinyurl.com/22a5wbe7 Microphone - https://tinyurl.com/rufut97v Lens - https://tinyurl.com/z3k73bv6 Bendy Tripod Thing - https://tinyurl.com/d4w687pk Memory Card - https://tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac External Hard Drive - https://tinyurl.com/nmters57 External Hard Drive Backup - https://tinyurl.com/vduwnaea Music in Episode - https://tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY DISCLOSURE: The links above may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Black Forest Family may earn a commission if you click through to make a purchase. 👉Quick Jump to Your Favorite Topic: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Looking Back One Year Later 02:15 What a Midwife (Hebamme) Does in Germany 05:09 They Help You Early Pregnancy & Prenatal Care 06:27 The Provide Pregnancy Courses & Birth Preparation Class 07:27 They are LEGALLY Required to Attend the Birth in Any Setting 09:30 They Provide Postpartum Care 11:55 Pregnancy Resources & Sharing Your Story 12:50 Outro —————————————————— 📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @blackforestfam https://www.instagram.com/blackforestfam/​ ✈️ We created our blog to help you learn more about living, studying, working, and traveling abroad! For more information about the content in this video visit ➡️ https://www.blackforestfamily.com/​ ⬅️ 📧 Sign up for our Black Forest Family Newsletter email here - https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ —————————————————— 💳 Here’s our FREE guide to the best southern Black Forest Germany Day Trips: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/the-best-southern-black-forest-germany-day-trips/ 🛵 Our 101 TOP TRAVEL TIPS: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/101-Top-Travel-Tips-from-the-Black-Forest-Family-1.pdf —————————————————— SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ FAMILY TRAVEL GEAR: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/shop/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackforestfamily/​ —————————————————— Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlog​ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. 😊🎥🌎