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Mütterpflege; Everything You Need to Know

1. What is Mütterpflege?

Mütterpflege provides tailored postpartum support to mothers during the weeks following childbirth. It combines practical assistance with emotional care, helping mothers adjust to life with a newborn. This includes managing household tasks, sibling care, running errands, and providing guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, and bonding.

2. How is Mütterpflege different from a midwife’s services?

A midwife provides medical support, including checkups, wound care, and breastfeeding assistance. Mütterpflege, on the other hand, focuses on practical, emotional, and household support to reduce the mental load of new mothers. Example: While a midwife ensures medical recovery, I assist with daily chores, care for siblings, hold the baby while you shower or even offer a comforting cup of tea while you rest.

3. What types of support do you provide?

In your personalized care plan, I can assist with:

  • Household Help: Cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping.

  • Mama Support: I can attend to baby while you rest, eat or shower.

  • Sibling Care: Keeping older children entertained and cared for.

  • Errands and Appointments: Accompanying you to doctor visits or postnatal exercise classes.

  • Mother & Baby Care: Guidance on newborn care, babywearing techniques, and breastfeeding.

  • Emotional Support: A listening ear for you or your partner during this life-changing period.

  • Implementation of Midwife’s Advice: Helping you follow through with any guidance from your midwife.

4. Is Mütterpflege covered by insurance?

Yes, postpartum care through Mütterpflege may be partially or fully covered by public health insurance under Haushaltshilfe (household help).

5. How do I apply for insurance coverage for Mütterpflege?

To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain the Antrag auf Haushaltshilfe (Application for Household Help) from your insurance provider’s website or app.

  2. Have your doctor certify that you need assistance due to medical reasons (they will need to sign and stamp the form).

  3. Submit the completed application to your insurance provider.

I can assist you with completing the application to ensure a smooth process.

6. What medical conditions qualify for insurance-covered Mütterpflege?

You may qualify for coverage if you have a child under 12 in your household, no one else can take over household duties, and your doctor certifies the need. Below are examples of accepted conditions:

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Pregnancy-Related Indications:

  • High-risk pregnancy (Risikoschwangerschaft)

  • Premature labor (vorzeitige Wehen)

  • Cervical shortening (Verkürzung des Gebärmutterhalses)

  • Bed rest prescribed by a doctor (verordnete Bettruhe)

  • Placental issues or heavy blood loss during pregnancy.

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Postpartum Indications:

  • Cesarean section recovery (Section / Kaiserschnitt)

  • Birth injuries (Geburtsverletzung)

  • Wound healing complications (Wundheilungsstörung)

  • Lochial retention (Lochialstau)

  • Postpartum depression (Wochenbettdepression)

  • Pelvic floor issues (Probleme mit dem Beckenboden)

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Mental Health & Trauma:

  • Psychological diagnoses, such as adjustment disorders or trauma from a difficult birth.

  • Loss of a child (stillbirth or miscarriage).

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Other Situations:

  • Chronic illness flare-ups (akuter Schub einer chronischen Erkrankung)

  • Limited mobility (eingeschränkte Mobilität)

  • Exhaustion or overwork following childbirth.

7. What happens if I don’t qualify for insurance coverage?

If your situation doesn’t meet the insurance criteria, you can still book my services privately.

  • Rate: €50 per hour.

  • Travel Costs: €0.50 per kilometer (travel time included in working hours).

8. Can I use Mütterpflege services if I already have a midwife?

Yes! Mütterpflege and midwifery services complement each other. While your midwife focuses on medical recovery, I help with the day-to-day challenges of postpartum life.

9. Are the costs for Mütterpflege tax-deductible?

Yes, the costs for Mütterpflege qualify as haushaltsnahe Dienstleistungen (household-related services) and can be deducted from your taxes.

10. How much do your services cost?

  • Free Initial Phone Consultation: To discuss your needs and expectations.

  • In-Person Initial Meeting: €50 per hour to create your personalized care plan. This fee is waived if you proceed with the application (Antrag) or sign a contract (Vertrag) for my services.

  • Regular Support Sessions: €50 per hour for any services provided.

  • Travel Costs: €0.50 per kilometer.

11. How long can I receive support through Mütterpflege?

The duration and frequency of support depend on your personal needs. After our initial consultation, I’ll work with you to develop a plan that fits your unique circumstances.

12. How do I get started?

To get started, you can contact me through any of the following methods:

  • Phone: +49 162 811 3603.

  • Contact Form: Fill out the contact form below.

  • Interest Form: Alternatively, you can fill out the interest form here.

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