Counselling on pregnancy and birth
<p>Counselling topics:</p>
<ul>
 <li>General counselling around pregnancy and birth</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Counselling before, during and after prenatal diagnostics and in the event of a possible disability of the child</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Information on legal regulations and support in asserting legal claims (child benefit, parental allowance, protection against dismissal, maternity protection law, custody, maintenance law, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Mediation of possible assistance, in particular application for financial support from the "Landesstiftung Hilfe für Mutter und Kind" (state foundation for mother and child support)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Pregnancy conflict counselling according to § 219 StGB with certificate</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Psychosocial counselling after a termination of pregnancy</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Counselling and support for a confidential birth</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Counselling on family planning and contraception</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Group programmes on topics such as love, partnership, sexuality and contraception</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Psychosocial counselling for unfulfilled desire to have children</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Support and home visits by a midwife if required</li>
</ul>
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# Counselling on pregnancy and birth

## Summary

Until your child's 3rd birthday, we will advise you on all aspects of pregnancy and birth, prenatal diagnostics and possible disabilities.
## Description

Counselling topics:

* General counselling around pregnancy and birth

* Counselling before, during and after prenatal diagnostics and in the event of a possible disability of the child

* Information on legal regulations and support in asserting legal claims (child benefit, parental allowance, protection against dismissal, maternity protection law, custody, maintenance law, etc.)

* Mediation of possible assistance, in particular application for financial support from the "Landesstiftung Hilfe für Mutter und Kind" (state foundation for mother and child support)

* Pregnancy conflict counselling according to § 219 StGB with certificate

* Psychosocial counselling after a termination of pregnancy

* Counselling and support for a confidential birth

* Counselling on family planning and contraception

* Group programmes on topics such as love, partnership, sexuality and contraception

* Psychosocial counselling for unfulfilled desire to have children

* Support and home visits by a midwife if required

## Responsible Department

GSR
## Required Documents

Varies depending on the reason for counselling; will be clarified upon registration.  

For pregnancy conflict counselling: identity card or passport

## Special Considerations

Registration by telephone is required.  

Anonymous counselling is possible.  

The counselling is ideologically neutral and subject to confidentiality.  

An interpreter can be organised for the consultation free of charge.

## Legal Basis

Pregnancy Conflict Act  

Bavarian Pregnancy Counselling Act  

Bavarian Pregnancy Counselling Supplementary Act

## Questions and Answers

Is anonymous counselling possible?  
 Yes.  
  
 Is the counselling free of charge?  
 Yes.  
  
 Do I need an appointment?  
 A telephone appointment is required.

## Link "Easy Language"

https://stadt.muenchen.de/leichte-sprache/infos/beratung-schwangere-ls.html
## Further Links

* [Pregnancy and birth](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/schwangerschaft_geburt.html)
* [Counselling centres in Munich and the surrounding area](https://schwangerinmuenchen.de/)
* [Counselling centres in Bavaria](https://www.schwanger-in-bayern.de/)
* [State Foundation Help for Mother and Child](https://www.zbfs.bayern.de/stiftung/)
* [Confidential birth - pregnant women in need](https://www.hilfetelefon-schwangere.de/)

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