Pregnancy is an exciting time for all couples. In the Obstetrics Department at the Bethanien hospital, couples can prepare themselves well for pregnancy, but also for the birth and the time afterwards. The wide range of courses vary from postnatal pilates to breastfeeding advice and baby massage.
In this course, couples have the opportunity to experience the pregnancy together, prepare for the birth and prepare for their new role as parents.
We recommend that you start around the 30nd week of pregnancy with the course. In addition to our German language courses we also offer courses in English.
You will receive detailed information about your pregnancy and childbirth.
You will learn breathing and relaxation exercises and gain confidence in your own ability to give birth.
Your partner (or chaperone) can prepare for the role they will play during the birth and the first 24 hours with the child.
As a «pregnant couple», they can consciously take time for each other.
Comfortable clothing and warm socks
CHF 390 per couple (or expectant mother and chaperone). An amount of at least CHF 150 is reimbursed by health insurance.
(If cancelled during the last seven days before the start of the course, a cancellation fee of 50 % of the course fee will be charged.)
Saturday or Sunday from 00:30 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
Privatklinik Bethanien
Toblerstrasse 51
8044 Zürich
25 January 2025
22 February 2025
29 March 2025
10 May 2025
14 June 2025
19 July 2025
23 August 2025
20 September 2025
18 October 2025
15 November 2025
13 December 2025
This course gives you the opportunity to prepare for your caesarean section from the 30th week of pregnancy. You will receive helpful information, for example, on the preparation and procedure for a planned caesarean section, the role of your partner, the first days in the puerperium after the caesarean section and feeding the baby.
Course times
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (including a coffee break and a tour of the maternity ward)
Location
Privatklinik Bethanien
Costs
CHF 170.- per couple
CHF 100.- single person
Number of participants
Max. 10 persons (5 couples)
Course dates 2025
Wednesday, 08.01.2025
Wednesday, 05.02.2025
Wednesday, 05.03.2025
Wednesday, 02.04.2025
Wednesday, 07.05.2025
Wednesday, 04.06.2025
Wednesday, 02.07.2025
Wednesday, 06.08.2025
Wednesday, 03.09.2025
Wednesday, 01.10.2025
Wednesday, 05.11.2025
Wednesday, 03.12.2025
Registration form
We also offer a course for English speaking parents:
Instructor: Kiely Schenkel, Australian midwife
Costs: CHF 450 per couple (or expectant mother and chaperone)
Times: Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
Course dates for courses in English:
2025
January 11th and 12th
February 15th and 16th
March 22nd and 23rd
May 3rd and 4th
June 7th and 8th
July 5th and 6th
August 16th and 17th
September 13th and 14th
November 1st and 2nd
December 6th and 7th
Please contact: Kiely_may@swissonline.ch
Pre-natal acupuncture is suitable for all healthy pregnant women in order to shorten the duration of birth by an average of about two hours (statistically proven in first-born babies by a study by the University Hospital Mannheim).
Acupuncture causes the cervix to mature. You start from the 37th week of pregnancy with this birth-preparation measure.
Acupuncture is not possible with multiple pregnancies (twins) or if the baby is breech.
In the case of complications during pregnancy or pre-existing conditions, acupuncture is only possible after consulting and with the consent of the treating physician. Three to max. five sessions per week are recommended.
Midwife at Privatklinik Bethanien
The acupuncture consultation takes place every Thursday. Only the date for the first meeting will be allocated. All other appointments will be arranged with you from meeting to meeting.
Privatklinik Bethanien, Toblerstrasse 51, 8044 Zurich
(Please report to reception.)
Appointments are made max. two weeks in advance. Please register under:
Costs per meeting CHF 60
The costs are covered only in part or not at all by the health insurers. Please check with your health insurer.
During pregnancy, in the postnatal period and on an outpatient basis after discharge from the hospital, we offer support to help you overcome any difficulties with breastfeeding. Professional and personal support can be just as important when deciding not to breastfeed or during the breastfeeding phase. What options does breastfeeding advice offer you?
Nursing and lactation consultants
According to the KVG tariff; your health insurer will cover the first three consultations
The baby massage is communication with all senses. Children who are massaged feel comfortable in their skin. The massage can help the child to orient themselves through their skin because it is our largest sensory organ. Through skin stimuli such as warmth, cold and touch, the baby learns to perceive its surroundings. Intensive attention and physical contact make babies more open-minded and mentally alert, lead to inner stability and can counteract abdominal colic, sleep problems and susceptibility to infection.
The respiratory organs are stimulated, breathing is deepened, mucus is dissolved.
In this course, you will learn how to massage your baby under expert guidance. The baby massage is suitable for babies from birth to crawling age.
Below you will find impressions of the baby massage.
Amela Haralcic and Nurdan Hayta, Maternity Ward, Privatklinik Bethanien
Amela Haralcic: Every Wednesday morning from 11:15 to 12:15 (except public holidays)
Nurdan Hayta: Every Wednesday evening from 18:45 to 19:45 (except public holidays)
Each course consists of four lessons.
Individual: CHF 320
Couple: CHF 350
Important:
Registration is binding and advance payment is required. If you cancel within seven days of the start of the course, 100 per cent of the course fee will be charged as a cancellation fee.
Privatklinik Bethanien
Physioraum
Toblerstrasse 51
8044 Zürich
08.01 - 22.01., 11:15 to 12:15 – Amela Haralcic
05.02 - 26.02., 18:45 to 19:45 – Nurdan Hayta
05.03 - 26.03., 11:15 to 12:15 – Amela Haralcic
02.04 - 23.04., 18:45 to 19:45 – Nurdan Hayta
07.05 - 28.05., 11:15 to 12:15 – Amela Haralcic
04.06 - 25.06., 11:15 to 12:15 – Amela Haralcic
02.07 - 23.07., 18:45 to 19:45 – Nurdan Hayta
06.08 - 27.08., 18:45 to 19:45 – Nurdan Hayta
03.09 - 24.09., 11:15 to 12:15 – Amela Haralcic
08.10 - 29.10., 18:45 to 19:45 – Nurdan Hayta
05.11 - 26.11., 18:45 to 19:45 – Nurdan Hayta
03.12 - 24.12., 11:15 to 12:15 – Amela Haralcic
Baby massage course at Private Clinic Bethanien
Discover our postnatal Pilates course in physiotherapy to rebuild your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. With Pilates after childbirth, you will regain your body awareness and a strong core. With theoretical input from a physiotherapist, you will also learn which behaviors are helpful in everyday life to prevent back pain or incontinence.
Course content: 8 lessons of 55 minutes each (incl. theory input)
Instructor: Physiotherapist with additional training as a Pilates instructor
Course time: Wednesdays, 17:10 -18:05 (without baby)
Course start: 8 -10 weeks after birth at the earliest
Location: Physiotherapy classroom, Privatklinik Bethanien
Cost: CHF 280 (for 8 lessons of 55 minutes each)
Registration:
Disposition Physiotherapy
+41 43 268 72 60
physiotherapie@klinikbethanien.ch
