Who has parental authority if we are not married? Such tests have an accuracy rate of about 98% and are largely accurate from the first day your period is due. On skin to skin, or any post-placenta wishes? Birth Expecting a child or new parents? Our guide to having a baby in Switzerland explains the niggly details about prenatal care, maternity insurance, delivery, aftercare, and more. When you arrive at the hospital, there are some documents you will need to have with you: Bring your own towels, pajamas and comfortable clothing, slippers, disposable undergarments, breast pads, toiletries, and tools for relaxation. But that’s just me.
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If you’re unmarried, you’ll need a Certificate of Civil Status (Heimatschein) from your embassy.
This decision is up to you. The average pregnancy costs $7,751, but rates vary depending on the facility chosen and the doctor’s fees and other factors around having a baby in Switzerland. Depending on the type of insurance policy you have, some classes may be covered.
Birth is a good deal for them, so they are interested in yours, too. Swiss citizenship is automatically granted to a natural or adopted child of a married couple where one parent is a Swiss national.
There is no deductible or retention fee, even. I now have the feeling that I am more than ready to go the scary but also beautiful step of giving birth. You can of course change your mind and withdraw your consent at any time, by returning to this site after clearing the cookies on your computer or device. While public and private organisations are increasingly offering paternity leave, most expectant fathers will need to ask their employers for days off or check their contract if time off is specified for birth or other family events. In some cases, you can take out supplementary insurance before a baby is born to avoid this potential situation. Once you have returned home you can have a hospital midwife provide care at your home for a few days. Important: get in touch with your health insurer to check out if your preferred birth place is on their list for your home canton.
(Photographs courtesy Unsplash and stocksnap.io), Read my Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy in Switzerland, Newly Swissed GmbH Giving birth in Switzerland isn’t cheap; there’s an average cost of $7,751 and a C-section average of about $9,965. Abortion has been legal in Switzerland since 2002 and the country has the lowest abortion rate in Europe. There are also tests you can use earlier – ask the pharmacist which works for you. For obvious reasons, it will make sense to choose a hospital near your home.
Pregnant women in Switzerland can also choose to use the services of birth houses. You could also visit a Family Planning Center.
Women who choose to give birth at home will have the services of a midwife who will care for them during the pregnancy, birth and for a period afterwards. All test results will be recorded in your Maternity Notes and these record the progress of your pregnancy. You may change your settings at any time. If you’re not a national of one of the Schengen-area countries or of a country with which Switzerland has reciprocal health arrangements, you’ll need to apply for a medical visa. You are full of excitement and anxiety - and all the feelings in between. I liked that I had lots of support at the hospital whenever I had a question or needed help.
For postpartum care at home during the first 56 days after birth, midwives may conduct up to 10 home visits for normal births and up to 16 home visits depending on whether the baby was born prematurely, by cesarean section or in certain other cases. You can also opt for an early release from hospital, which means that you will be able to avail of an independent midwife, who will visit every day for up to 10 days after the birth. If you think you could be pregnant, it’s easy enough to purchase a standard urine test (Schwangerschaftstest) from a supermarket or pharmacy (Apotheke) for about CHF 15.
The nice thing (besides many other reasons!) If the father is not married to the child’s mother, he can only register the birth if he has officially recognized the child before the birth or if he does so at the time of registration. In general, insurance covers classes up to CHF150. The basic, compulsory insurance covers six antenatal check-ups by a midwife or seven by a doctor.