As in many big German cities, it can be challenging to find a midwife in Cologne.
This article will tell you what platforms to 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.
Doula Sofia Rischio, who accompanies international families in Cologne during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, fact checked this article. She also offers breastfeeding consultations and birth preparation classes in English.
Where Can You Find a Midwife in Cologne?
Here are some local resources for your midwife search in Cologne:
Hebammen-Netzwerk Köln e.V.: An association that can connect you with a midwife in your neighborhood (free of charge)
Kidsgo Magazine: Offers lists of midwives in your region.
Join this regional Facebook group (Hebammenvermittlung Köln und Umgebung) where you can also find a midwife in Cologne
Here are also some Germany-wide platform that you can use for your midwife search:
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
“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
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
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.
