How to Find a Midwife in Frankfurt

Congrats, you’re expecting a baby! In Germany, midwives play an integral role in the prenatal and postnatal care system in Germany – but it can be very hard to find a midwife. Unfortunately, this is also the case in Frankfurt. 

But don’t worry, here are some resources to help you locate a midwife in your area:

• Kidsgo Magazine: Offers lists of midwives in Frankfurt. 

• Do a Google search for midwives and midwifery practices in your neighborhood

• Ask your chosen hospital for a list of postpartum (Wochenbett) midwives

• Frankfurter Wochenbett Notversorgung: This is an emergency service that you can use during your baby's first 10 days if you were not able to find a midwife.

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

• 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

• Call-a-midwife

  • Find a midwife for short-term care in-person via video chat or by phone. The costs are covered by German health insurance. 

Here are some more tips: 

• Ask friends and your gynecologist or pediatrician for recommendations. 

• Look 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. 

• Join this regional Facebook group for mothers in Frankfurt. You can ask for recommendations there. (in German)

• Search and do a birth preparation course that is offered by midwives (LINK)