Course offer
At the Women's Clinic of the University Hospital Basel, we offer various courses on pregnancy and birth. In the antenatal courses, we provide you with comprehensive information on pregnancy, birth, the puerperium and the first time as parents. The courses are held in German and English. We also offer Mamamundo antenatal classes for pregnant women with a migration background. After the birth, a postnatal course is recommended for all women.
Birth preparation course
Midwives with additional training provide you with comprehensive information about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the first time as parents in the antenatal classes at the Women's Clinic of the University Hospital Basel.
Through practical exercises, you will learn forms of movement, relaxation, breathing and massage that can be helpful during pregnancy and birth.
The courses take place in small, closed groups.
We recommend that you attend a course from the 28th week of pregnancy and no later than five weeks before the expected date of delivery.
Evening courses
Evening course with 4 couple evenings
6 x 2 hours from 18.30-20.30 hrs
The pregnant women come to the first two evenings of the course on their own, the couples' evenings including the fathers' evening take place on the last four dates.
Course program
In the six-week evening course, you can take an in-depth look at pregnancy, birth and the time afterwards and ask the midwife any questions you may have.
Topics
- Information and discussions about the course of pregnancy and birth
- Promotion of body awareness and practical exercises to support you during the birth (movement, relaxation, breathing, massage) with the involvement of your partner
- Dealing with the pain of labor and birth
- Preparation for the time after the birth: postpartum, breastfeeding, being parents
- There is a fathers' evening in specially marked courses, led by a men's coach from the niudad.ch pool of advisors: on this fifth evening of the course, the women and men are in separate groups. The men receive tips on how they can support their partner during the time surrounding the birth and what can be important for them during this special time. There is plenty of time to discuss questions that are on the minds of fathers-to-be.
Course size
Seven couples take part in each course.
Cost
CHF 470
The reimbursement of CHF 150 by your health insurance company for attending a birth preparation course is provided for by law; depending on your supplementary insurance, the health insurance company will cover a higher amount.
Course location
Klingelbergstrasse 23, 4056 Basel, room "Bellavista", 5th floor (elevator)
Course dates and registration for the evening courses
Evening course 13/2025
( incl. father's evening with men's coach)
November 13 to December 18, 2025
Thursday 18.30 to 20.30
Ideal delivery date: after 23.01.2026
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Evening course 13/2025
( incl. father's evening with men's coach)
November 13 to December 18, 2025
Thursday 18.30 to 20.30
Ideal delivery date: after 23.01.2026
Register
Weekend courses
Weekend courses for couples
Saturday and Sunday from 09.30-16.30
1.5 hour lunch break by arrangement with the instructor
Course program
The weekend course gives you as a couple the opportunity to discuss pregnancy, birth and the first time as parents in a compact form and to ask the midwife all your questions.
Topics:
- Information and discussions about the course of pregnancy and birth
- Promotion of body awareness and practical exercises to support you during the birth (movement, relaxation, breathing, massage) with the involvement of your partner
- Dealing with the pain of labor and birth
- Preparation for the time after the birth: postpartum, breastfeeding, being parents
- Fathers' group:
On selected weekend courses, the course includes a two-hour exchange session for fathers (please refer to the label on the respective course). The men receive tips on how they can support their partner during the time surrounding the birth and what can be important for them during this special time. There is also plenty of time for questions that the expectant fathers have. This exchange is led by a men's coach from the niudad.ch pool of advisors.
Course size
7 couples take part in each course
The cost
CHF 460
The reimbursement of CHF 150 by your health insurance company for attending a birth preparation course is provided for by law; depending on your supplementary insurance, the health insurance company will cover a higher amount.
Course location
Klingelbergstrasse 23, 4056 Basel, room "Bellavista", 5th floor (elevator)
Weekend course 1/2026
(incl. father's evening with men's coach)
January 10 to January 7, 2026
9:30h- 16:30h
Ideal delivery date: after 10.02.2026
Register
Weekend course 1/2026
(incl. father's evening with men's coach)
January 10 to January 7, 2026
9:30h- 16:30h
Ideal delivery date: after 10.02.2026
Register
Weekend course 1/2026
(incl. father's evening with men's coach)
January 10 to January 7, 2026
9:30h- 16:30h
Ideal delivery date: after 10.02.2026
Register
Course dates and registration for weekend courses
Contact us
Daniela Vitelli
Midwife, Preparation for childbirth, Women's Clinic
Phone +41 61 328 79 93
Telephone hours: Wednesdays and Fridays
geburtsvorbereitung@usb.ch
Mamamundo antenatal classes with interpreter
We are very pleased to be able to offer antenatal classes to pregnant women who need an interpreter and thus make an important contribution to equal opportunities in antenatal care.
Course content:
In cooperation with intercultural interpreters, our experienced midwives provide information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and the time with the child at home. They will show you how to relax and prepare for the birth with physical exercises and answer all your questions.
Course languages:
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The courses are held in German and are translated into several languages (max. 3 different languages per course), depending on demand and the number of registrations.
- The courses are open to women residing in the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft.
Possible languages
Course dates
Course 1/2025:
February 18 to March 25, 2025 , always Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Course 2/2025:
May 13 to June 17, 2025 , always Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Course 3/2025:
August 13 to September 17, 2025 , always Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Course 4/2025:
November 11 to December 16, 2025 , always Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Course times and costs
Course times
6 x 2 hours from 6 to 8 pm and one meeting after the birth (this date will be arranged during the course).
Costs
CHF 30 are to be paid by the participant. The remaining CHF 150 will be invoiced directly to the health insurance company.
These courses are kindly co-financed by the following organizations:
- Basel University Hospital Women's Clinic
- Health Promotion Baselland and Prevention Basel-Stadt as part of the cantonal action programs (KAP) of Health Promotion Switzerland
- Integration and Antiracism Office as part of the cantonal integration program Basel-Stadt
Registration
Course location
University Hospital Basel, Women's Clinic
Spitalstrasse 21
Meeting point: Entrance hall/Porte Frauenspital
Contact us
Daniela Vitelli
Midwife, Preparation for childbirth, Women's Clinic
Phone +41 61 328 79 93
Telephone hours: Wednesdays and Fridays
geburtsvorbereitung@usb.ch
Postnatal courses
A postnatal course is recommended for all women after giving birth.
During pregnancy and childbirth, your body has changed and performed at its best. Afterwards, it is important to consciously turn to your own body and well-being. Our course is aimed at women who want to activate and relax the pelvic floor and the muscles of the abdomen and back in a restorative workout. New strength and stability will give you a positive body image and help prevent persistent pelvic floor weakness.
The course takes place without babies.
Course information
Our postnatal courses are based on the BeBo® concept and have the following content:
- Activation and strengthening of the pelvic floor and the deep abdominal and back muscles
- Body awareness and relaxation
- Training in pelvic floor-friendly posture and movement for everyday life with the baby
- Information on getting back into sporting activity
- New knowledge about the pelvic floor and how to prevent prolapse and incontinence
- Time for yourself and to exchange ideas with other mothers
Recommended course start date:
The course can be started at the earliest from 6 to 8 weeks after the birth and from 8 to 10 weeks after a caesarean section. However, the course can also be attended later.
If you have any questions about the best time to start the course, please contact us.
Course duration:
8 lessons of 75 minutes each, weekly, in the evening
Course location:
Klingelbergstrasse 23, 4056 Basel, room "Weitblick" on the 5th floor (elevator available)
Costs:
CHF 320
Please check with your health insurance company whether part of the costs will be covered.
Course leader:
The postnatal courses are led by midwives with additional training as certified pelvic floor instructors or certified pelvic floor specialists for pregnancy and postnatal care.
Course dates and registration
Postnatal course 1/2026 (registration deadline 09.01.2026)
January 20 to March 10, 2026
Tuesdays 18.15 to 19.30 hrs
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Postnatal course 2/2026(registration deadline 09.01.2026)
January 20 to March 10, 2026
Tuesdays 19.45 to 21.00 hrs
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Contact us
Daniela Vitelli
Midwife Postnatal Care, Women's Clinic
Phone +41 61 328 79 93
Telephone hours: Wednesdays and Fridays
rueckbildung@usb.ch
