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Mothers' Counseling General Information

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Detailed description

The staff at the mother advice centres advise parents of infants and small children during office hours, home visits, over the telephone, in courses and in individual consultations.

Advice is available, for example, on questions about care and nutrition and the development of the child. You can get advice on all topics relating to children's health, e.g. nutrition, development and care, rickets and caries prevention, breastfeeding, and much more. There is the option of weighing and measuring the baby, and often also of a medical examination. If required, further help can be arranged.

Every family with a newborn will be contacted and invited to the mothers' advice center near their home. Every family has the opportunity to receive a home visit for a consultation. The consultation hours can be attended without prior appointment. You are also welcome to arrange a one-on-one appointment or a home visit for a consultation by phone or email.

 

Information

Documents required

Preventive care booklet, child's vaccination book (if available).

Please note

The employees of the mother advice centers advise parents of infants and toddlers in consultation hours, during house calls, on the phone, in courses and in individual counseling.

Advice is provided, for example, on questions about care and nutrition and the development of the child. You can get advice on all topics related to child health, e.g. nutrition, development and care, rickets and caries prophylaxis, all aspects of breastfeeding, and much more. There is the possibility of weighing and measuring the baby, and often also for a medical examination. If necessary, further help can be provided.

Every family with a newborn is written to and invited to the local mothers' counseling service. Every family has the opportunity to receive a home visit for a consultation. The office hours can be attended without prior notification. You are also welcome to arrange an individual appointment or a home visit for a consultation by phone or email.

Processing time

No processing time

Fees

No.

Legal basis

Section 8 (2) HmbGDG (Hamburg Health Services Act).




HmbMDÜV § 4 also applies to the cover letters from the mother counseling service

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Last updated: 22.03.2025