Midwife-led birth at Bethesda Hospital

At Bethesda Spital Basel, we offer you a unique birthing experience in which your wishes and expectations take centre stage. With our midwife-led birth service, we rely on natural, individualised and holistic care from our experienced midwives.

Our midwife-led birth is more than just a birth method - it is a philosophy that emphasises the natural birth experience and prioritises individual care and the well-being of mother and child. We understand that every birth is unique and therefore offer you the opportunity to organise your birth exactly as you wish, whether in hospital or in our birth centre.

Decide in favour of trustworthy, continuous and competent care during your pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. At Bethesda Hospital, you and your baby are in safe and experienced hands.

Reasons

FAQs

Reasons for a midwife-led birth

The decision to have a midwife-assisted birth is an important step in your journey to motherhood. At Bethesda Hospital, we offer personalised care that focuses on your personal wishes and needs. Here are some of the key reasons why mums-to-be choose to have this special kind of birth experience with us:

Many women prefer a natural birth without medical interventions such as epidural anaesthesia or contraceptives. Midwives are experts in natural birth methods and support women in taking this path.

If you opt for a midwife-led birth with one of our attending midwives, you will be cared for by them throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.

Studies show that medical interventions occur less frequently in midwife-led births. Many women favour this approach.

Thanks to the continuous care during pregnancy, there is a personal and familiar relationship between the midwife and the expectant mother until the birth.

«At Bethesda Hospital, we understand that every birth is unique and has individual needs and wishes. Our midwife-led birth service emphasises the natural birth experience, with personal care and the well-being of the mother and child being our top priority.»

Ursula Lüscher, Head Midwife at Bethesda Hospital

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about midwife-assisted birth

We understand that the choice of birth can raise many questions. That's why we want to give you the opportunity to find out more about the midwife-led birth service at Bethesda Hospital. Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you make an informed decision about your birth experience:

Yes, at Bethesda Hospital we offer midwife-led births in the hospital by our attending midwives or via our House of Birth

In a midwife-led birth, a midwife takes primary responsibility for the birth. A doctor is only involved if medically necessary (e.g. if a peridural anaesthetic is required)

You are healthy.
You have no problematic medical history.
Your pregnancy is progressing without complications.
Your child is in a cephalic position and is healthy.

We have listed possible reasons for a midwife-led birth here.

In this case, the midwife will work together with doctors and conduct the birth together. The responsible doctors are available on site at all times.

Pain relief methods are also used during a midwife-assisted birth. Discuss what you would like with your midwife

At Bethesda Hospital we offer midwife-led births through our midwives in attendance or through our House of Birth.

You can change your decision at any time and seek medical advice if you no longer feel comfortable with the choice of midwife-assisted birth during your pregnancy.

Your midwife will inform you about possible birth methods and prepare you for the birth and the time afterwards.

For a midwife-led birth at Bethesda Hospital, please contact one of our midwives directly. For a midwife-led birth in the Haus der Geburt, please contact the midwives from the Haus der Geburt directly.

Our attending midwives

Behind every midwife-led birth at Bethesda Hospital is a team of highly qualified and empathetic midwives. We want you to feel that you are in good hands with us. Here we would like to introduce you to our dedicated team, who will support you throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. If you are interested or have any further questions, we invite you to contact our midwives directly. We look forward to getting to know you personally and accompanying you on your journey.

Yvonne Boutellier

Fabienne Dolder

Corinne Fasnacht

Vanessa Ille

Lucia Mikeler Knaack

Isabella Katharina Müller

Marit Pechtl

Merja Riijärvi

Put together your birth team

At Bethesda Hospital, we offer you a variety of birth options that is unique in the region. In addition to the possibility of a midwife-led birth, you have other possibilities and options.

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