Midwife Consultation in Basel
Midwives Annika Berger and Viktoria Vlachou personally support you through pregnancy and birth – as a team with Dr. Wagner, at one location in Basel – including the antenatal class and acupuncture for birth preparation. Consultations in German and English.
- Who it is for
- Pregnant women who want personal midwifery support alongside their medical check-ups
- Appointment
- One consultation per trimester, in German and English
- Costs
- Basic insurance (midwifery services)
Midwife and gynaecologist in one team – short paths when questions arise.
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Prefer the phone? +41 61 666 62 10
Personal midwife counselling at Dr. Wagner's practice – once per trimester in an uncomplicated pregnancy, complementing the medical check-ups. Consultations in German and English. Short paths to the gynaecologist on the same team for medical questions.
At a glance
The midwife consultation is a personal counselling appointment with midwives Annika Berger and Viktoria Vlachou – complementing the medical pregnancy check-ups with Dr. Wagner. In an uncomplicated pregnancy, you typically see the midwife three times, once per trimester, alternating with the medical check-ups. Topics include nutrition, exercise, sexuality, physical changes, choice of birth clinic, birth preparation and breastfeeding. Dr. Wagner is directly involved for medical questions – short paths within the same practice.
- Midwife with over 20 years of experience in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Midwife and FMH gynaecologist in the same team, at one location
- Consultations in German and English
- Antenatal class and acupuncture for birth preparation directly at the practice
- Viktoria Vlachou is at the practice Monday to Thursday and is additionally available as a contact person for questions during those days
- Direct medical support for medical questions
Concern
Time for the questions that often get too little space during a medical check-up.
Pregnancy raises many questions – practical, physical and emotional. In the midwife consultation, we take the time for these in a calm setting, complementing your medical pregnancy check-ups, at the same location.
The entire practice team speaks English – both the midwife consultation and the medical pregnancy care with Dr. Wagner are fully available in English. A dedicated English website is in preparation.
Treatment
Topics of the consultation
There is room in these appointments for everything on your mind during pregnancy and around birth:
- 01Nutrition and supplements during pregnancy
- 02Sport, exercise and daily life
- 03Sexuality and relationship
- 04Physical changes and typical symptoms
- 05Travel and work during pregnancy
- 06Choice of birth clinic in the Basel region
- 07Preparation for birth
- 08Antenatal class (1 hour) – stages of labour, pain relief, epidural and caesarean section, covered by basic insurance
- 09Acupuncture for birth preparation – paid at the practice, often reimbursed via supplementary insurance
- 10Breastfeeding and newborn nutrition
- 11Uncertainties, fears and personal expectations
Who it's for
Who is the consultation suitable for?
- Pregnant women who want midwife support in addition to medical check-ups
- Expectant parents with practical questions beyond the scope of medical check-ups
- Preparation for birth, choice of clinic and breastfeeding
- Families new to Basel or Switzerland who want to better understand the Swiss system
- International families and expats – the entire practice offers counselling in English
- Partners or companions are explicitly welcome
Related topics
Process
How your appointment proceeds
From booking to your next check-up – you always know what comes next.
- Step 01
1 · Book an appointment
Online via Doctena or by phone. German or English – both no problem, no advance notice needed.
- Step 02
2 · Prepare your concern
Bring your maternity record or pregnancy documents, medication list and relevant findings. Note your most important questions beforehand.
- Step 03
3 · Personal consultation
The midwife discusses your main concern and explains the next steps. Dr. Wagner is directly coordinated with when medical clarification is needed.
- Step 04
Birth preparation
Stages of labour, breathing and movement, pain relief options, the role of your companion, preparation for breastfeeding.
- Step 05
Antenatal class (1 hour)
A compact class with the midwife: the individual stages of labour, pain relief and epidural anaesthesia, caesarean section and what to expect in the delivery room. Covered by basic insurance.
- Step 06
Acupuncture for birth preparation
Offered by the midwife, usually from around 36 weeks. Paid directly at the practice – you receive a receipt that many supplementary insurance policies for complementary medicine reimburse.
Frequently asked questions
What patients often ask.
Medically reviewed by Dr. med. Anna Margareta Wagner
Board-certified specialist (FMH) in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, specialising in intimate surgery, ultrasound diagnostics and individual women's health.
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Two minutes, four questions. For prescriptions, reports or administrative matters there is a separate form – no appointment needed.
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Vertraulich. A detailed personal consultation always takes place before any treatment.
Book your appointment online.
Online via Doctena or by phone at +41 61 666 62 10.
Emergency: For acute, severe symptoms outside office hours, call the medical emergency line 144 or go to the emergency department of the University Hospital Basel.
Medical notice: The content of this page is for general information only and does not replace personal medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Measures are discussed individually during the consultation and are based on medical history, examination and current guidelines.
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