Our classes
At the University Hospital Basel we offer various courses on the subject of pregnancy and birth. The courses are held in German and English. In the Mamamundo classes, we also offer a range of courses for pregnant women with a migration background. After the birth, a postnatal course is recommended for all women.
Prenatal classes
In our birth preparation classes, specially trained midwives will provide you with comprehensive information about pregnancy, birth and the time after birth. The classes are taught in a small, intimate group setting in English.
We recommend you to take a course from the 28th week of pregnancy and no later than five weeks before the expected date of delivery.
Weekend courses for couples in English
Saturday and Sunday, 9.30 am – 5.00 pm. One and a half hour lunch break to be agreed with the course leader.
- Information and discussion about pregnancy and childbirth
- Promote body awareness and learn practical exercises to assist during childbirth (relaxation, breathing and massage techniques) together with your partner
- Learn how to cope with labour pains
- Prepare for the time following birth: postpartum, breastfeeding and parenting
Course size: 7 couples
Costs: CHF 480 (Please check with your insurance company what proportion of course fees will be refunded. CHF 150 will be covered by statutory health insurance.)
Location: Klingelbergstrasse 23, 4056 Basel, Room "Bellavista", 5th Floor (lift)
Dates & Registration
Weekend Prenatal Class 12/2025 in English
December 20th and 21th, 2026
(with expected due date after January 25, 2026)
Register Fully bookend. Waiting list
Weekend Prenatal Class 1a/2026 in English
January 3rd and 4th, 2025
(with expected due date after February 7, 2026)
Register Fully bookend. Waiting list
Weekend Prenatal Class 1b/2026 in English
January 24th and 25th, 2026
(with expected due date after February 28, 2026)
Register Fully bookend. Waiting list
Weekend Prenatal Class 2a/2026 in English
February 7th and 8th, 2026
(with expected due date after March 14, 2026)
Register Fully bookend. Waiting list
Weekend Prenatal Class 2b/2026 in English
February 21st and 22nd, 2026
(with expected due date after March 29, 2026)
Register Fully bookend. Waiting list
Contact
Daniela Vitelli
Midwife, Prenatal Classes
Tel. +41 61 328 79 93
Wednesday and Fridays
geburtsvorbereitung@usb.ch
Postnatal classes
Postnatal regression classes are recommended for all new mothers no matter the kind of birth they had.
Pregnancy and birth are challenging for a woman‘s body and the changes they cause won‘t go unnoticed once the baby is born. In the time after birth it is important to once again start paying attention to your own body and the general wellbeing as a new mother. Our classes are for women who want to strengthen and relax their pelvic floor and core muscles after birth. The newly gained strength and stability will provide you with a new body awareness and prevents permanent pelvic floor weakness.
The course is held without babies present.
Course information
Our courses are based on the BeBo®-Concept, which is based on the following principles:
- activation and strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor and the core muscles
- body awareness and relaxation- training of behaviour and postures to protect the pelvic floor during everyday life with a baby
- information about the restart of sports after pregnancy and birth
- new knowledge about the pelvic floor and the prevention of both incontinence and prolapse of the uterus
- time for yourself and the exchange with other mothers
When to start: 6 to 8 weeks after a vaginal birth and 8 to 10 weeks after a c-section are the earliest starting time. If you have any questions regarding the ideal time to start, please contact us.
Lenght of the course: 8 weekly evening classes of 75 minutes each
Where: Klingelbergstrasse 23, 4056 Basel, Room "Weitblick", 5th Floor (Elevator)
Costs: 320 CHF (please contact your insurance for a partial refund)
Instructors: The postnatal classes are held by specially trained midwives. They are either certified pelvic floor instructors or certified experts for the pelvic floor in pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Contact
Daniela Vitelli
Midwife, Postnatal Classes
Tel. +41 61 328 79 93
Wednesday and Fridays
rueckbildung@usb.ch
Information evenings about pregnancy, birth and care of the mother and newborn after delivery
The obstetrical department of the University Hospital of Basel offers regular information evenings in English about pregnancy, birth, and care of the mother and newborn after delivery. During our presentation, which is conducted by members of our team including doctors and midwives, you will be introduced to what we do and the different interdisciplinary teams that work closely with the obstetrical department.
You will have plenty of time to ask questions and to get an impression of the atmosphere in our hospital from a slide presentation.
Dates
- 09. December 2025
- 10. Februar 2026
- 14. April 2026
- 09. Juni 2026
- 11. August 2026
- 13. Oktober 2026
- 08. Dezember 2026
The sessions last from 7 p.m. until approximately 8.30 p.m. and take place at the Lecture Hall Number 1, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel.
Registration is not required. If you have any questions, please write to us at geburt@usb.ch