Pregnancy & birth emergencies - We are there for you around the clock

Our emergency service is available for you around the clock, seven days a week. We treat urgent and acute cases with the highest priority.

Our services

  • Comprehensive care by experienced obstetricians and midwives
  • Support for natural births and caesarean sections
  • Pain relief through various anaesthetic methods, such as epidural anaesthesia (PDA)
  • Psychosocial counselling


Important information

  • Personalised care: Our team treats each expectant mother individually and according to the urgency of her needs. This may result in waiting times. We ask for your understanding and patience.
  • For every woman: Whether you already have a regular gynaecologist or not, we are there for you and support you throughout your pregnancy and birth.
  • Waiting times: Waiting times may occur depending on capacity utilisation. We endeavour to keep these as short as possible.
  • Non-urgent cases: If your concern is not an emergency, please make a regular appointment at one of our consultation hours or with your private gynaecologist.


Your well-being is very important to us. Let us tackle your complaints together.

+41 61 3152515

Emergency room

Get in touch now

When the birth starts

Monday to Friday 8.00 to 17.00 (secretary's office)

+41 61 31528 18

geburt@bethesda-spital.notexisting@nodomain.comch

To the maternity clinic

Are you not sure whether it really is an emergency and whether you have come to the right place? Give us a call.

+41 61 315 25 15

Under certain circumstances, there may be longer waiting times - we ask for your understanding. Life-threatening situations are treated immediately.

  • Motorway exit A2 Basel Breite, via Zürcherstrasse turn left into Gellertstrasse to Bethesda Spital
  • From Messe Basel via the A2 motorway to the Basel Breite exit
  • Parking possible in the underground car park
Directions with Google Maps

The birth is about to start - what to do?

The birth begins. Suddenly you've forgotten everything.
Here are the most important answers to the most burning questions.

Contact us before your admission:

  • in case of regular, painful contractions
  • in case of amniotic fluid leakage
  • in case of vaginal bleeding
  • in case of uncertainty

Phone: +41 61 315 22 22

Please call us before you come in: Tel.: +41 61 315 22 23

The midwife will carry out an initial examination at reception: The baby is checked for heartbeat, position and size. The birth process is then assessed. We take time to listen to your wishes and needs and discuss the next steps leading up to the birth. The doctor will come to the birth if necessary.

Ideally, the birth bag should be packed three weeks before the due date.
This way, you can come to us at the start of labour in a relaxed manner.

We have put together a birth checklist for the birth and the postnatal period.
The baby's initial equipment during the hospital stay is taken care of.

  • Homeopathy, acupuncture
  • Exercise
  • Massages
  • Relaxation bath
  • Pain medication
  • Peridural anaesthesia (PDA)
  • Walking PDA

With us you can choose between

  • Water birth
  • Stool
  • Standing
  • Kneeling
  • various positions in bed
  • A caesarean section can be performed 24 hours a day
  • The caesarean section takes place in the operating theatre, right next to the maternity ward
  • The midwife accompanies the family
  • The expectant father or another accompanying person can be present
  • Even after a caesarean section, the baby is immediately placed on the mother's breast. This is known as bonding (skin-to-skin contact)

FAQs for emergencies "Pregnancy & birth"

Acute health problems and emergencies can be stressful. We have therefore created this FAQ page to provide you with important information and answers to frequently asked questions. Our aim is to provide you with clarity and support so that you feel well informed and confident when using our emergency services. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

An obstetric emergency includes acute and urgent situations during pregnancy or birth, such as heavy bleeding, premature rupture of membranes, strong contractions or other complications that require immediate medical attention.

Yes, the emergency service for pregnancy and childbirth is available around the clock without an appointment. However, for non-urgent concerns, please make a regular appointment at one of our consultation hours or with your private gynaecologist.

Yes, we treat every woman, regardless of whether she has a regular gynaecologist.

Emergencies cannot be planned and immediate medical treatment is essential. In the event of an emergency, the entire costs (apart from the excess and the annual deductible) are covered by your health insurance and the canton everywhere in Switzerland. In this case, you will not incur any additional costs.

You can contact the emergency service at any time on +41 61 315 25 15. The address of our emergency reception is Gellertstrasse 144, 4052 Basel.