The birth of your child is one of the most significant experiences in a mother’s life – and in the life of the whole family. At the Dr Geisenhofer Women’s Clinic in Munich, we support you from the Registration for Childbirth right through to discharge, offering experience, a sense of security and the full range of modern obstetric care.
In our clinic you can both give birth with either an affiliated doctor or the clinic’s medical team. Whatever you decide, our midwives and the specialist doctors on duty are on site round the clock to support you through your birth.
Giving birth with an affiliated gynaecologist
Please choose one of our affiliated doctors
Dr Eckhard Röhrig
Attending physician
+49 (0) 89 333048
Dr Susanne Weimbs-Fartmann
Attending physician
+49 (0) 89 3201859
What is an affiliated gynaecologist?
A locum doctor is a gynaecologist in private practice, who, although not employed by the hospital, does, however, cared for her own patients during childbirth. The Patients being treated by a consultant They support mothers throughout their pregnancy and are present in person at the birth – a trusted point of contact for any questions regarding antenatal care and childbirth. However, it is also possible to continue seeing your current gynaecologist throughout your pregnancy and only be attended by the affiliated doctor at the time of the birth. Switching to the affiliated doctor is therefore not strictly necessary.
What to expect:
- If you wish, you will be accompanied by a doctor you know
- The birth takes place safely in our clinic, with midwives, operating theatre and paediatric intensive care unit (NICU)
- If your baby is in such a hurry that your attending doctor cannot make it to the delivery room in time, our hospital's own specialists will take over together with our attending midwife team.
How to register for the birth with an affiliated doctor
- Select a referring doctor – Take a look at our affiliated doctors and their practices, and choose the one you prefer.
- Make an appointment – Call the surgery and book an appointment – ideally between the 20th and 25th weeks of pregnancy.
- At the appointment – Your attending doctor will discuss the progress of your pregnancy so far with you, carry out an ultrasound scan and go through all your questions regarding the birth – from birth planning to the method of delivery (vaginal birth or caesarean section). There will also be time to discuss anything that is on your mind.
- Registration for Childbirth – Your referring doctor will complete the registration process at our clinic after your appointment. You do not need to do this yourself.
- Carry on as usual – The rest of your antenatal care will continue to be provided by your gynaecologist – or, if you prefer, directly by your attending doctor.
- Delivery – Your attending doctor will be there to support you personally during the birth, alongside our midwives.
Childbirth with a hospital doctor
Appointment to register your birth at our Dr Geisenhofer Medical Centre
Hirschauer Str. 6a
80538 Munich
Our senior hospital physicians
Dr Wolfram Alberti
hospital physician
Jun Chen
hospital physician
Prof. Dr Katrina Kraft, MD
hospital physician
Dr med (RO) Ioana Moraru
hospital physician
How to register at the maternity clinic
Make an appointment – Please register in advance with the Dr Geisenhofer Medical Centre for your delivery – by telephone, by email or directly via Doctolib.
At the appointment – We will discuss how your pregnancy has progressed so far, carry out an ultrasound scan and go over all the important issues relating to the birth – including the method of delivery (vaginal birth or caesarean section). There will be time to address any questions or concerns you may have.
What happens during a birth attended by a hospital doctor?
If you give birth without a private consultant, you will be looked after by the specialists at our clinic, together with our team of midwives. The In this case, registration for the birth must be made in advance via the Dr Geisenhofer Medical Centre – which is directly linked to our women’s clinic.
What to expect:
- You will be supported by experienced specialists directly at our clinic during the birth
- Midwives and doctors work closely together and are on site at all times
- All the clinic’s medical resources are immediately available
Giving birth at the Dr Geisenhofer Maternity Clinic – what to expect
At our maternity clinic, the safety of mother and baby is our top priority – without compromising on a sense of security and a personalised atmosphere. Our team of experienced doctors and affiliated midwives supports parents through every stage of the birth: from the first contractions right through to the arrival of your baby.
To support you during labour, we offer, amongst other things, a relaxation bath, acupuncture, homeopathy and epidural anaesthesia. Support persons – whether your partner, your mother or other close relatives – are very welcome and will be actively involved in the birth process.
After birth, you will be cared for in our postnatal ward. Family rooms are available on request.
Regular information evenings on antenatal preparation give you and your parents the opportunity to find out all the details in advance and ask any questions you may have.
Frequently asked questions about registering a birth
When should I register for birth?
You should register for the birth as early as possible, as hospitals can only accommodate a limited number of births. Ideally, you should book an appointment between the 20th and 25th week of pregnancy.
What do I need for birth registration?
To register a birth, you will need your antenatal record and your health insurance card.
How much does giving birth at the Dr Geisenhofer Gynaecological Clinic cost?
The Dr Geisenhofer Gynaecological Clinic is a private clinic — however, patients with statutory health insurance are very welcome. Single rooms and family rooms are not usually reimbursed by statutory health insurance providers and must be paid for by the patient. For detailed information on costs, please contact us directly.
Is an affiliated doctor a senior consultant?
No. An affiliated doctor is a gynaecologist with their own practice and their own registration as a doctor with the statutory health insurance scheme — they are not a member of the hospital team employed by the hospital. A senior consultant, on the other hand, is a senior member of the hospital’s management.
What is the difference between a midwife and an affiliated midwife?
An affiliated midwife — much like an affiliated doctor — works on a self-employed basis, but supports her patients during childbirth in a hospital. A permanently employed midwife is employed directly by the hospital. In our maternity clinic, affiliated midwives support births alongside the medical team or affiliated doctor, providing expectant mothers with their expertise and reassurance.