Bringing a child into the world is a truly transformative experience for both the mother and her partner. The more prepared you are, the more empowered, calm, and connected you can feel during this life-changing event.

Our birth preparation course in Lucerne is thoughtfully designed for couples and guided by skilled midwives and certified course leaders. You’ll receive comprehensive guidance on pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the early days of life with your baby. Alongside expert knowledge, we teach calming breathing methods and relaxation strategies to support you during labor and help manage discomfort naturally and effectively.

This course isn’t just about theory – it’s a space for conversation, reflection, and addressing your personal questions about giving birth and stepping into parenthood with confidence.

Need ongoing support after the course? We’ve got you covered. Join our monthly Midwife Q&A on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. It’s free to attend and open to all course participants – no sign-up needed, just drop in anytime before your baby arrives.

The course content

• Understanding the birthing process: Gain a clear picture of what happens during labor. Learn about the stages of childbirth, early signs of labor, and how to recognize when it’s time to head to your chosen birthing facility.
• Pain management and coping with contractions: Discover what contractions really are and explore effective ways to ease pain while breaking the cycle of fear, tension, and discomfort.
• Breathing for every phase: Practice specific breathing patterns tailored to each stage of labor, helping you stay centered and in control throughout the process.
• Supportive partner roles: Learn how your birth partner or companion can provide meaningful emotional and physical support – and how their involvement can positively impact your experience.
• Birthplace options & preferences: Get to know the different birthing environments available in Switzerland. Understand how to choose the right one for you and how to communicate your preferences to support a positive birth experience.
• Physical preparation & perineal care: Prepare your body for childbirth with gentle exercises and learn how perineal massage may help reduce the risk of tearing or medical intervention.
• Post-birth recovery & breastfeeding: What comes after the birth? We’ll explore the postpartum period and give you tools to ease the transition into early parenthood and breastfeeding.
• Useful checklists & planning tips: From hospital bag essentials to birth plan ideas – plus resources to connect with midwives, doulas, and recommended reading to deepen your preparation.

Included in the course

• Birth preparation for you and your partner/accompanying person in Lucerne
• Course materials
• Breastfeeding brochure
• Nutrition brochure
• Checklist set: packing list for the birth, birth wish list, birth preparation guide, information on the postpartum period
• Birth preparation course in small groups of up to 8 couples
• VIP group in which course participants can exchange ideas and ask questions
• Bonus:
• Relaxation exercise specifically for birth preparation as an audio file
• Monthly midwife consultation until the birth
  • Relaxation exercise specifically for birth preparation as an audio file
  • Monthly midwife consultation until the birth

Our location in Lucerne

Our antenatal classes take place at

Grabenstrasse 8
6004 Lucerne
078 410 40 17

Our antenatal classes take place in Lucerne, 25 minutes from Sursee and 10 minutes from Kriens.

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