Support your international workforce

Support your international workforce

Empower Your Workforce With the Support They Need to Navigate Pregnancy and Parenthood in Germany

Pregnancy can be overwhelming – especially in a foreign system. The Basic Package empowers parents and lays the foundation for a healthy family life – fostering long-term well-being and productivity in the workplace.

✔️ Self-paced video course (DE/EN)

✔️ Core modules: The German healthcare system, pregnancy, birth, postpartum

✔️ 1x Q&A session (live, online)

✔️ Resource guides and checklists

Starting a family abroad can be overwhelming – especially when navigating a new healthcare system, unfamiliar legal frameworks, and cultural differences. For international employees in Germany, this transitional phase often brings uncertainty and stress, both personally and professionally.

The Mama be Real Basic Package provides structured, culturally sensitive guidance to help your employees feel informed, supported, and confident as they prepare for parenthood – while reducing the pressure on your HR and People & Culture teams.

  • Each module is designed to deliver relevant, actionable knowledge for international employees navigating pregnancy and birth in Germany — in clear language, with cultural awareness, and evidence-based expertise.

    1. Understanding the German Healthcare System
    An introduction to how prenatal care, birth services, and postpartum support are structured in Germany — including the roles of midwives, gynecologists, and birth centers. Participants gain orientation on appointments, insurance-covered care, and choosing the right birth setting.

    2. What to Expect During Labor and Birth
    A clear overview of the birth process: from early labor at home to arriving at the hospital or birth center, including what to pack, how the partner can prepare, and what to expect in clinical settings. Includes pain management options and communication tips.

    3. Creating a Birth Plan & Knowing Your Rights
    This module empowers parents to make informed decisions: understanding common medical procedures, drafting a birth plan, and navigating consent and communication with providers. It also includes key legal aspects like patient rights and documentation.

    4. Navigating Paperwork Before and After Birth
    Step-by-step guidance on essential administrative tasks, from birth registration to applying for parental leave, child benefits, and mamdatory pediatrician visits.

    5. Final Wrap-Up & Resource Access
    A recap of key information with a focus on practical resources: downloadable checklists, terminology guides (DE/EN), contact points, and FAQs. Optionally paired with a live Q&A session to address company-specific or employee-specific concerns.