Support for early child loss
The early death of a child has many faces:
A miscarriage early in pregnancy.
A child who dies in the womb.
A silent birth.
A loss shortly after birth.
An abortion – for whatever reason.
Perhaps an ultrasound examination suddenly showed that the heart was no longer beating.
Maybe it started with bleeding or an uneasy feeling.
You may suddenly feel your child no longer moving.
Perhaps the decision to have an abortion is pending or has already been made.
Maybe there is sadness, anger, guilt, fear – or just exhaustion.
Maybe there's nothing there.
Or even relief – because a difficult decision was made or because the situation was very stressful.
Every feeling is allowed.
What exactly happens and how things can continue – there is usually no rush.
It's important to get the time it takes. And to know that there's more than one way.
In addition to medical care provided by a gynecologist, support from a midwife can also be helpful.
What can I offer:
Information and advice on the various options for an early miscarriage
Support during a miscarriage at home
Postpartum care after an early loss, stillbirth or abortion
Support in a subsequent pregnancy – if the loss occurred some time ago and there is a desire to look back on the experience together, gain new security and rebuild trust in one’s own body
Cost coverage
Miscarriage before the 13th week of pregnancy: The costs for midwifery care are covered by the health insurance company, but with a deductible and co-payment.
Miscarriage from the 13th week of pregnancy (from 13 0/7 weeks): The health insurance company covers ten home visits by a midwife in the first weeks after the loss – completely and without deductible/co-payment.
Stillbirth or loss after birth: As with any birth, up to 16 visits in the first eight weeks are covered by the health insurance company – also without a deductible/co-payment.
Breastfeeding advice after child loss is also provided as part of postnatal care.