Psychological support during pregnancy and after the birth
Do you not feel the way you wanted to after the birth?
The postpartum period is one of the most intense phases in a woman's life - physically, emotionally and hormonally. Many mothers experience not only feelings of happiness in the first weeks and months after giving birth, but also deep exhaustion, crying for no reason, inner emptiness or the feeling that they are not the mother they want to be.
What many people don't realise: Postpartum depression - also called postpartum depression - affect an estimated 10-15 % of all mothers. They are not a weakness, bad motherhood or failure. They are a serious mental illness that is treatable.
Important: The so-called Baby Blues - a short phase of low mood in the first few days after the birth - is to be distinguished from postpartum depression. If the stress lasts longer or becomes more severe, professional support is important.
Our support for you in Munich
- Empathetic, experienced team for all aspects of pregnancy and the postpartum period
- Recognising mental stress at an early stage during the Birth
- Close support during an inpatient stay
- Direct referral to specialised contact points in Munich and the surrounding area
- Discretion and understanding - without judgement
If you realise that everything is getting too much for you, if you feel sad, exhausted or anxious, please do not hesitate to seek support.
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness - it is a courageous and important step towards taking good care of yourself and your child.
In emergencies or acute crises, please contact the Crisis Service Psychiatry Bavaria under the +49 (0) 180 655 3000. This is available around the clock.
Help and support services for postpartum depression and other perinatal mental illnesses
Quick help in an acute crisis:
Crisis Service Psychiatry Bavaria
Provides immediate help for acute mental health crises, available around the clock.
Heckscher Clinic
Child and adolescent psychiatric clinic in Munich with an emergency outpatient clinic for acute mental crises in children and adolescents up to the age of 18 - visits possible around the clock by appointment.
Deisenhofener Str. 28
81539 Munich
Institute and Polyclinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
University contact centre of the LMU Munich for acute psychiatric crises in children and adolescents - accessible via separate numbers for outpatient clinic and gate.
Nussbaumstr. 7
80336 Munich
+49 (0) 89 4400-53307 Outpatient clinic
Medical and therapeutic services:
Munich East Hospital (kbo)
Provides immediate help for acute mental health crises, available around the clock.
Vockestrasse 72
85540 Hair
kbo-Isar-Amper-Klinikum - Peripartum consultation Schwabing
Counselling and treatment for psychological problems relating to pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Leopoldstrasse 175
80804 Munich
Psychotherapeutic outpatient clinic of the LMU Munich
Specialised treatment of postpartum depression involving the partner, baby and other children.
Leopoldstr. 44
80802 Munich
Psychotherapy Coordination Centre (KVB)
Counselling centres:
Pro Familia Munich
Counselling and support for pregnancy and parenthood.
Türkenstr. 103
80799 Munich
Social Service for Catholic Women (SkF) Munich
Support for women and families in emergency situations.
Dachauerstr. 48
80335 Munich
Werner-Eckert-Str. 9
81829 Munich
Women's Therapy Centre (FTZ) Munich
Psychotherapeutic help and counselling for women.
Leopoldstr. 116
80802 Munich
Munich Alliance against Depression e.V.
Schatten und Licht e.V.
Self-help for women with peripartum mental illnesses. - Counselling via website.
German Depression Aid
Pregnancy counselling Munich
Multilingual, easy-to-understand pregnancy counselling.
Counselling centre for natural birth and parenthood e.V.
Practical help:
Early help Munich
Support for young families in the first years of life.
Dachauer Str. 128
80637 Munich
Wellcome Munich