Resources for Berlin Parents (to be)
Finding the right support network can make all the difference when navigating the exciting journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Berlin has a wealth of resources and services, yet finding your niche and safe space can be overwhelming. Here is a curated (and non-exhaustive) collection to help you along your path:
Finding a Midwife
Platforms where you can find available midwives in Berlin:
Homebirth support:
Breast- & Bodyfeeding Support
Support for Queer Families
Midwives*
Cocoon Collective offers queer- (sensitive) support, birth prep classes, and info sessions about DIY Inseminations
Database of queer(sensible) Midwives & GYNs
Queer (sensitive) Doulas
Jes Walsh (theberlindoula.com)
Rainbow Doula Berlin (rainbowdoulaberlin.com)
Frances (witheverybirth.com)
Camalo Gaskin (camalogaskin.com)
Community Hubs
Info about the Open Gender Marker option (GER)
https://mareksanchohoehne.net/flyer/Flyer-offener-Geschlechtseintrag-barrierearm.pdf
Support for BIPOC Families
BIPOC midwives:
Anima Schmitz-Salue (schmitzsalue.hebamio.de)
BIPOC doulas:
Désirée (wildmindfulwoman.com)
Neram Mimindé (neramniminde.com)
Camalo Gaskin (camalogaskin.com)
Laurence (naest.berlin)
Carolina Alarcon (doulacarolina.com)
Ignacia Escobar (mamaquilladoula.com)
Elmi Amran (blissmamaberlin.com)
Community Hubs:
Pelvic Floor Rehab & Physiotherapy
Juliana Afram (@juliana_afram)
Birth(work) Justice
In solidarity with all birth workers, I wish everyone the best and most fitting support on their journey. As a multicultural and bilingual full-spectrum doula myself, I am committed to striving for social and birth justice for all. Learn more about my services and how I can support you here.
Wishing you a journey filled with love, strength, and joy.
Xx,
Clara
