The birth of your child is one of the most important experiences in the life of a mother - and an entire family. At the Dr Geisenhofer Women's Clinic in Munich, we accompany you from registration for the birth to discharge with experience, security and the full spectrum of modern obstetrics.
At our clinic, you can give birth with an hospital physician or with a private doctor. Regardless of how you decide: Our midwives and the specialist doctors on duty are on site around the clock to attend your birth.
Delivery with private physician
What is a private physician?
An attending physician is a gynaecologist in private practice who is not employed by the hospital but provides personal care during childbirth. They accompany expectant mothers throughout pregnancy and are present at the birth, serving as a trusted point of contact for all questions related to pregnancy, birth preparation and delivery. However, it is not necessary to transfer your antenatal care to an attending physician. You may continue seeing your regular gynaecologist throughout your pregnancy and choose an attending physician solely for the birth.
This means for you:
- If you wish, you will be accompanied by a trusted doctor from your antenatal clinic
- The birth takes place safely in our clinic, with midwives, operating theatre and paediatric intensive care unit (neonatology)
- 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 private doctor
- Choose your attending physician
- Make an appointment
- At the appointment - your attending doctor will talk to you about the progress of your pregnancy so far, perform an ultrasound scan and discuss all questions relating to the birth with you - from birth planning to the mode of birth (vaginal birth or caesarean section). There will also be room for anything that concerns you personally.
- Registration for the birth - Your attending doctor will take care of registration at our clinic after your appointment. You do not have to take care of this yourself.
- Continue as usual - the rest of your pregnancy care will continue to be provided by your gynaecologist - or, if you wish, directly by your attending physician.
- Delivery - Your attending physician will accompany you personally during labour and delivery.
Our private physicians
Dr Eckhard Röhrig
Attending physician
+49 (0) 89 333048
Dr Susanne Weimbs-Fartmann
Attending physician
+49 (0) 89 3201859
Delivery with hospital physician
Care by our own team of specialist doctors and midwives at the clinic
f you choose to give birth without an attending physician, you will be cared for by the specialist doctors of our clinic together with our team of midwives. In this case, registration for childbirth takes place in advance through the MVZ Dr. Geisenhofer, which is directly connected to our women's clinic.
This means for you:
- Your birth will be attended by our experienced obstetric specialists, who will care for you directly in our clinic throughout labour and delivery.
- Midwives and doctors work closely together and are on site at all times
- All of the clinic's medical resources are immediately available
How to register at the maternity clinic
- Register for your birth – Schedule your appointment with MVZ Dr. Geisenhofer by phone, email or online via Doctolib.
- At the appointment - We will talk about the progress of your pregnancy so far, perform a sonogram (ultrasound) and discuss all important questions about the birth - including the mode of birth (vaginal birth or caesarean section). There will be time for all your questions and concerns.
- Delivery - obstetric specialists, will care for you throughout labour and delivery.
Our senior hospital physicians
Dr Wolfram Alberti
hospital physician
Jun Chen
hospital physician
Dr med (RO) Ioana Moraru
hospital physician
Book an appointment at our MVZ Dr Geisenhofer
Hirschauer Str. 6a
80538 Munich
Birth at the Dr Geisenhofer Women's Clinic - what to expect
In our maternity clinic, the safety of mother and child is our top priority - without compromising on security and a personal atmosphere. Our team of experienced doctors and attending midwives accompanies parents through all stages of birth: from the first contractions to the arrival of your baby.
A relaxation tub, acupuncture, homeopathy and spinal anaesthesia (epidural) are available to support you during labour. Accompanying persons - whether partner, mother or other loved ones - are very welcome and are actively involved in the labour process.
After the birth, you will be cared for in our postnatal ward. Family rooms are available on request.
Regular birth preparation information evenings give you and your parents the opportunity to obtain detailed information in advance and ask any questions you may have.
FAQs
When should I register for the birth?
You should register for the birth as early as possible, as clinics can only attend a limited number of births. An appointment between the 20th and 25th week of pregnancy is ideal.
What do I need for the birth registration?
You will need your maternity pass and your insurance card to register for the birth.
What does childbirth at the Dr Geisenhofer Women's Clinic cost?
The Dr Geisenhofer Women’s Clinic is a private clinic — however, patients with statutory health insurance are very welcome. Single rooms and family rooms are not usually covered by statutory health insurance and must be paid for by the patient. For detailed information on costs, please contact us directly.
Is an attending physician a chief physician?
No. A ‘Belegärzt:in’ is a gynaecologist with their own practice and their own contract with the health insurance fund — not a member of the hospital team employed by the hospital. A ‘Chefärzt:in’, on the other hand, is a senior member of staff at the hospital.
What is the difference between a midwife and an attending 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 permanent midwife is employed directly by the hospital. At our maternity clinic, affiliated midwives work alongside the medical team or affiliated doctor to support births and provide expectant mothers with expert guidance and reassurance.