Life with a new baby can be beautiful and overwhelming all at the same time... So now may be the right time for you to get some help on board!
First: check out our article "Support for New Parents in Germany" which covers grocery delivery, meal prep services, help with household chores, community offers and more.
Then, read on below for some Berlin-specific offers:
Childcare
Finding a person of trust who can help with the baby is such a valuable resource for new parents. This can be a family member, friend, or learn how to find a babysitter or nanny in Berlin.
You can also request the help of a volunteer through the wellcome program, which offers low-cost help by neighborhood for families in their first year of their child’s life.
Physical Health
Join a postpartum exercise class near you to gently strengthen your body – and meet other new moms.
You may also like to book a postpartum massage to alleviate any aches or pains and get some much-needed self-care.
Support for Families with High Needs Babies
SchreiBabyAmbulanz offers help to expecting and new families with kids up to the age of three, who cry a lot, sleep little and are hard to calm. Help is also provided to mothers who are suffering from a difficult birth experience and/or postnatal depression. Here’s a list of skilled volunteers by neighborhood who can help.
Allrounders
Die Helferei offers assistance with a variety of tasks such as cleaning, household repairs, and pet sitting. Their local-focused "neighbors help neighbors" framework is set up to be more fair and socially responsible than other gig-working apps. Plus, the services are tax deductible and most of the helping hands speak English or multiple languages.
