How to Find a Midwife in Munich

As in many big German cities, it can be challenging to find a midwife in Munich (in German: Hebamme in München). 

This article will tell you what platforms you can use and some tips on how to make your midwife search successful. 

If you want to learn more about the role midwives play in Germany, you can read this article.

Where Can You Find a Midwife in Munich?

Here are some local resources for your midwife search in Munich:

• Hebammensuche Bayern.: A website that was created by the Bavarian Midwives Association in co-operation with the Department of Health and Environment of the City of Munich. You can add your due date and the place where you live and will see all midwives near you.

• Kidsgo Magazine: Offers lists of midwives in your region. 

• Hebavaria: A website of an association where you can search especially in Munich.

• Join this regional Facebook group (Pregnant women and moms in Munich) where you can ask for recommendations. 

Here are also some Germany-wide platform that you can use for your midwife search:

• https://hebammensuche.de/

  • Provides an overview of available midwives in your area

  • You can filter by the type of services you need as well as languages

  • Based on your due date, a list of midwives with capacities are listed

  • You can contact as many of them as you like via email or phone

  • The platform is only available in German

• https://www.ammely.de

  • “The largest midwife-platform in Germany, a cooperation with the German Midwives' Association”

  • Provides an overview of available midwives in your area

  • You can send up to 5 requests via the system – if a midwife declines your request, you can send a new one

  • Available in English and German

  • For continuous care as well as one-off appointments, also via video

  • Also for courses

  • You can filter by the type of services you need as well as languages

  • Unfortunately, no details or bio is provided for the midwives

• Midiaid

  • Shows midwives with potential capacity matching your search criteria

  • You can send one message for free or upgrade to access more features (from €19.95)

  • You can also have your details entered into a search list so midwives can contact you if they have availability

  • Available in German and English

• GKV Spitzenverband: Hebammenliste

  • List of midwives searchable by postcode

  • No availability listed

  • Available in German only

• Jameda

  • List of midwives including ratings

  • No availability listed

Tip: It's best to search for a midwife in your own neighborhood. This makes it easier for both of you to meet up and ensures quicker assistance if urgent help is needed.

You can also ask friends with kids and your gynecologist for recommendations.