District Office Altona

Altona maternity advice center in Bahrenfeld

Are you a mother of a baby or toddler in Hamburg? The mother and child health centers can provide you with expert guidance, answer your questions, and support you in managing everyday life with your child.

Detailed description

In Hamburg, the mothers' advice centers are contact points for parents with babies and toddlers – usually from birth until the third year of life.


If you are a mother and have questions or uncertainties about your child, you can get advice there without any bureaucratic hassle.


The main task of maternal health clinics is to support you in the healthy development of your child. You can therefore receive advice on topics such as breastfeeding and nutrition, sleep patterns, crying spells, complementary feeding, care, or vaccinations. The advice is always confidential.


Another important task of the mother and child health centers is to provide early support to families. If you find yourself overwhelmed or facing particular challenges, the mother and child health centers can help you find suitable support services in Hamburg.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You are a (prospective) mother of a baby or toddler up to about 3 years old.

Documents required

Whether you need any documents depends on the nature of your request. If applicable, the child's health record booklet and vaccination record (if available).

Please note

You don't need to take any special precautions.

Deadlines

You don't have to meet any deadlines.

Procedure

  • You can find information online about the services offered by your nearest mothers' advice center.
  • They contact the mother and child health center.

Some organizations offer open consultation hours for this purpose.


Alternatively, you can describe your request by telephone or email, or arrange a personal appointment if necessary.

Processing time

Your request will be processed as quickly as possible.

Fees

The services offered by mother and child health centers are free of charge.

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

Section 8 Paragraph 2 HmbGDG (Hamburg Health Service Act).


Hamburg - Section 8 HmbGDG | Hamburg State Law | Women's and Men's Health | Section 8 - Women's and Men's Health




For letters from the mothers' advisory service, additionally HmbMDÜV § 4

Address and contact information

District Office Altona

Specialist Office for Health
Advice for mothers

Office hours: On the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Advice for mothers in the parent-child center (EKiZ) of the Luther Campus day care center

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Last updated: 11.06.2026