MotherChildCenter

• Maximum safety and a sense of closeness for mother and child
• Perinatal focus for optimal neonatal care
• Parent Information Evening with a tour of the delivery room (also available via online videos)
• Parent Education Program—Courses for (expectant) parents
• Postpartum Clinic—Follow-up care provided by our midwives in cooperation with the City of Rüsselsheim
• Baby Guide
• Guidance on infant care and assistance with all questions regarding child care
• Outpatient birth
• Misgav Ladach Method for cesarean section births

Dr. Christiane Wiethoff, Chief Physician at the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at GPR Klinikum, received high recognition for her outstanding medical expertise. She was named a “Top Physician” by the editorial team of FOCUS-Gesundheit magazine in two disciplines. According to the renowned list of physicians, she ranks among Germany’s leading specialists in both pediatriccardiology and neonatology. 

The popular advice magazine FOCUS-Gesundheit will publish its exclusive 2025 list of doctors on April 29, 2025—for the first time, the recommendation lists will be available on focus-gesundheit.de starting March 11, 2025. This edition lists outstanding specialists across 126 medical fields. 

The GPR Klinikum’s pediatric and adolescent medicine practice offers a wide range of services, including specialized examinations and treatments in the field of pediatric cardiology. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic methods, Dr. Wiethoff’s team ensures comprehensive care for newborns, children, and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart defects. 

The FOCUS list of physicians is considered one of the most prestigious medical referral lists in Germany. It is updated annually and helps patients choose highly qualified specialists. 

Baby-Friendly Hospital

Our team at the Mother-Child Center is committed to providing mothers and their newborns with the best possible support and guidance as they embark on this new chapter of their lives. The GPR Clinic is a member of the “Baby-Friendly Hospital” initiative and is working toward certification as a “Baby-Friendly Hospital.”
All doctors, midwives, and nurses at the Mother-Child Center receive appropriate training and are happy to provide mothers with advice and support on all matters and questions related to breastfeeding. The team’s counseling is fully guided by the B.E.St. criteria (bonding, development, breastfeeding), which form the basis for certification as a “Baby-Friendly Hospital.” You can find detailed information on breastfeeding in our breastfeeding brochure, “Guide for Breastfeeding Mothers.” 

Parenting Classes - Courses Offered Before and After Birth

Through our Parenting School, we offer (expectant) parents the opportunity to prepare for childbirth and the postpartum period through a variety of relevant courses.
Through information on pregnancy, childbirth, and the early days with your child, as well as group discussions, we aim to alleviate any anxieties before the birth so that it can be experienced as a special event.
The Parenting School team at the GPR MUTTERKINDZENTRUM supports interested parents from pregnancy through the child’s sixth birthday to help them adjust to parenthood and provide the best possible support for their children.

Overview of our course topics (detailed information can be found in the program booklet).

• Registration for Childbirth
• Parent Information Evening—also available as video presentations—including a free maternity photo session with our Babysmile photographer.
• Counseling by our “Babylotsin”
• Aqua Aerobics/Relaxation for Pregnant Women
• Baby and Toddler Swimming
• Child First Aid Seminar

Parent Information Evening

To learn more about childbirth options, the Rüsselsheim Mother-Child Center, or childbirth in general, you can attend our parent information evenings or watch our informational videos—including a virtual tour of the delivery room—online. 

The Birth of Your Child—A Moving Experience

The birth of a child is a special event for the entire family. With this in mind, we place particular emphasis on providing individualized, family-centered care. With our modern birthing facility, we have also created the ideal environment for a birth experience in a harmonious atmosphere. Approximately 1,300 children are born at GPR Klinikum each year, making us one of the larger obstetric centers in Germany. While medical intervention tends to take a back seat during uncomplicated pregnancies and births, we can ensure the greatest possible safety for both mother and child in the event of unforeseen complications, as all necessary specialists are always available on-site. As a perinatal center with an attached intensive care unit, we are also able to closely and competently monitor high-risk pregnancies and provide optimal care for premature or sick newborns.

A welcoming environment with a high level of medical safety

The Mother-Child Center in Rüsselsheim consistently implements the concept of a “wall-to-wall” solution. In fact, only a single wall separates the delivery room from the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, which includes its pediatric intensive care unit. Thanks to these very short distances, the highest level of safety for mother and child is ensured during and after birth, even in the event of complications. At the Mother-Child Center, there is close collaboration between the maternity ward and the adjacent pediatric clinic. This ensures prompt and optimal care in all situations. With our integrated center solution, we meet the requirements for a perinatal specialty center dedicated to providing high-quality neonatal care.

We recommend registering for delivery starting at the 34th week of pregnancy (Phone: 06142 88-1941). Registering early gives you the opportunity to get to know our hospital and allows us to gather all important information at your convenience before labor begins. Registration is available every weekday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We ask that you register by phone in advance.

A Birth Based on Trust

We want to provide the expectant mother and her partner with a setting for this momentous occasion, where the birth can be tailored to their individual preferences in a harmonious atmosphere. Once the baby is born, the father is welcome to cut the umbilical cord. The mother can hold her baby in her arms right away and keep the baby with her for as long as she wishes. Usually while still in the delivery room, the baby begins to search for its mother’s breast. The midwife is happy to assist with the first latch. This initial phase of “getting to know each other” is interrupted only briefly by the newborn examination, which includes measuring and weighing the baby. If there are any birth injuries, they are treated under local anesthesia.

About two hours after the birth, the mother is transferred from the delivery room to the maternity ward. Our goal is to support her so that mothers can go home feeling confident and joyful in caring for their newborns and can enjoy their new life together. If she has opted for an outpatient birth, the mother remains in the postpartum area for about 3–4 hours after the birth; the baby is examined by pediatricians, and she can go home directly from there.

Shared Experience

The Mother-Child Center follows the concept of “integrative postpartum care.” This means that we support mothers in keeping their child with them around the clock so they can get used to their new family member and learn about the baby’s needs. The team of registered nurses, pediatric nurses, and midwives guides parents in infantcare and provides assistance with any questions regarding their child’scare. We want to encourage breastfeeding and support you by helping you with the first latch, showing you different breastfeeding positions, and always being there to help if you encounter any problems.

For most parents, the birth of a child is an overwhelming experience. It can bring great joy, but also raise many questions, concerns, or fears. That is why the GPR Clinic created the position of “Babylotse,” which has been held by Ms. Kaja Maiwert-Voß since 2018.

The “Babylotse” program is designed for families navigating pregnancy and childbirth and aims to support them in caring for their child effectively—even in the face of potential everyday challenges. The goal is to create the best possible conditions for the child’s development. At the GPR Clinic, Kaja Maiwert-Voß, as the “Babylotse,” serves as a point of contact for parents starting with registration and throughout their stay at the clinic. Her role is to advise families and “guide” them into existing early intervention networks. By establishing contact quickly, issues such as unresolved paperwork, uncoordinated follow-up care, the mother’s mental health concerns, or family conflicts can be addressed.

Baby Guides are specially trained to recognize the needs of young families and respond to them sensitively. They are well-versed in the region’s “early intervention ecosystem” and can thus effectively guide families to theplaceswhere they can receive the best advice or support. In the process, the Babylotsin will be able to offer some important tips for life with a newborn. Sometimes, simply talking to an open-minded and patient person is enough to bring clarity to the often quite confusing situation surrounding the birth of a child.

Participation in the Babylotsen program is voluntary and free of charge!

At our postpartum outpatient clinic, our family support specialist and lactation consultant—in collaboration with the midwives at GPR Klinikum—provide care and counseling during the first few weeks with your baby and through the end of the breastfeeding period. This service is offered in cooperation with the City of Rüsselsheim.

Outpatient Clinic Hours

Registration/Appointments

Women who gave birth at the GPR Clinic or who reside in Rüsselsheim are eligible to register.

Registration by phone:
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 06142 88-4583

Online registration:
Submit your registration request via the contact form, and we will call you back to schedule an appointment.

Postpartum Clinic Appointment

Canceling an Appointment

If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call to cancel it in a timely manner.

Phone hours:
Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 06142 88-4583

Birth Registration

Registration is done online (please click the pink button).

Online registration for childbirth

Please bring your maternity record to your appointment.

Registration for the Postpartum Clinic

Women who gave birth at GPR Klinikum or who reside in Rüsselsheim are eligible to register.
Further information can be found here. 

Registration by phone:
Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 06142 88-1448

Online registration:
Submit your registration request via the contact form, and we will call you back to schedule an appointment.

Postpartum Clinic Appointment