Household help for pregnant women
Pregnancy is a special time - but it is often associated with physical limitations. In such cases, families are entitled to household help during pregnancy or after the birth.
Entitlement to household help during pregnancy
If a pregnancy is associated with health problems or complications, the doctor can prescribe household help (§ 24h SGB V). We support pregnant women in obtaining approval from their health insurance provider and ensure that this is implemented quickly and smoothly. Our trained domestic helpers take on physically demanding everyday tasks, relieve the burden on the whole family and help to ensure that mother and child are protected in the best possible way. Thanks to our experience, we know exactly what is important when it comes to making an application and contacting the health insurance company - so that you can concentrate fully on your health and your baby during this special time.
Reasons for needing support
- Severe physical restrictions due to pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy or medically prescribed bed rest
- After medical interventions or complications
- Multiple pregnancy
Support after birth or childbirth
After giving birth, many mothers face major physical challenges. Regardless of whether it is a natural birth, a caesarean section or the birth of multiples - it is not always possible to take over the household again immediately. In such cases, you may be entitled to household help after the birth if no other person living in the household can take over the tasks. Especially after an unplanned caesarean section, health insurance often covers the costs of domestic help. Many women ask themselves the question: "When am I entitled to home help after the birth?" - We will advise you individually and show you the best options.
Families with twins or triplets
The birth of twins or triplets means a particularly high level of care for parents. In such cases, the health insurance companies therefore recognize that there is an extended entitlement to household help. In the case of twins, the increased need for care is taken into account and additional support is provided. In the case of triplets, the entitlement to household help is usually even more extensive in order to relieve parents in this intensive phase of life.
Relief for families
We take on exactly those tasks that become too much in everyday life. These include cleaning your home, shopping for groceries, preparing healthy meals and doing the laundry. We can also reliably take care of the organization of small everyday household tasks for you. This means that your home remains in order despite your limited capacity and you can use the time to relax. Our helpers always work considerately, sensitively and with an eye to what will bring you the greatest personal relief.
Frequently asked questions about household help during and after pregnancy
Who is entitled to household help during pregnancy or after the birth?
There is always an entitlement to household help if health restrictions or special care needs make everyday life so difficult that it is no longer possible to manage the household independently. This applies in particular to expectant mothers during pregnancy who need support due to medical conditions or a doctor's order to take it easy.
Pregnant women with a high-risk pregnancy, medically prescribed bed rest or after medical interventions are particularly entitled to household help. The age of the mother can also play a role: First-time mothers aged 35 and over are automatically considered high-risk pregnant women and therefore often have easier access to support services. Mothers can also make a claim after giving birth - for example in the postpartum period, after an emergency caesarean section or if there is a multiple birth and caring for several children at the same time is a particular burden.
It is also important to note that you are always entitled to household help if no other person living in the household can take on the tasks required. In these cases, the health insurance company will usually cover the costs, provided a doctor's prescription is available. We at the Agentur für Haushaltshilfe will guide you step by step through the application process, explain which documents are required and ensure that the application is processed quickly and easily. In this way, we ensure that you receive the everyday support you really need during your pregnancy and after the birth.
How do I get a doctor's prescription for home help?
You will receive a medical prescription for home help from your doctor if your pregnancy or the postnatal period restricts your ability to manage your household. Typical reasons are health problems during pregnancy, a high-risk pregnancy, medically prescribed bed rest, complications during delivery or a particularly stressful situation in the postpartum period. Even after an unplanned caesarean section or in the case of multiple births, household help is often approved by the health insurance company.
Talk to your gynecologist, family doctor or hospital specifically about the possibility of home help. The basis for this is § 24h SGB V, which stipulates that the health insurance company can cover the costs in such cases. As soon as you have the doctor's prescription in your hands, we will support you in submitting the application to your health insurance company and completing all the formalities correctly.
If you wish, we at the Agency for Domestic Help can also take care of direct processing with the health insurance company and ensure that practical support in the household is organized quickly. This means you get the relief you need in good time - so that you can concentrate fully on your health, postnatal recovery and your baby.
What tasks does the AfH perform for pregnant women and families?
Our domestic helpers and everyday helpers take on all the tasks that become too much during pregnancy or after the birth. The aim is to reliably relieve the entire household and make everyday family life easier.
Typical tasks include cleaning the home thoroughly, doing the shopping, preparing healthy and simple meals, doing the laundry and taking care of small organizational tasks. In addition, our helpers also assist with childcare so that siblings are well looked after while the mother has time to relax or concentrate on the newborn.
We always focus on the individual needs of your family: some mainly want help with household chores, others need additional relief with care or accompaniment to medical appointments. Thanks to our experience, we know exactly what is important in the postpartum period and in stressful situations. We ensure that your home remains clean and tidy while you can concentrate fully on your recovery and the precious time with your baby.
What changes for multiple births?
In the case of twins or triplets, there is usually an extended entitlement to household help, as the care and organizational effort for the family is significantly higher. Health insurance companies recognize this increased need and often approve additional support so that the care of all children and household management can be guaranteed.
The home help agency plans and coordinates the help individually according to your family's needs. Our trained helpers take on household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, laundry and organizational tasks. We also provide support with childcare and ensure that you as parents have enough time for rest, breastfeeding or bonding phases and caring for your newborn. This provides you with the necessary relief during this particularly intensive phase of life, which benefits both your health and the well-being of your children.
How quickly can the AfH provide support?
The Agency for Domestic Help organizes suitable helpers at short notice who are individually tailored to your personal situation. Our aim is to provide you with the household help you need just a few days after you contact us - whether during pregnancy, in childbed or after a medical procedure.
After your initial contact, we will clarify your exact needs together, help you apply for a doctor's prescription and coordinate the implementation of the home help. Our experienced helpers take on all household tasks, from cleaning and laundry to shopping, meal preparation and childcare support.
Thanks to our large network, we can react flexibly and reliably so that you experience noticeable relief in your everyday life in a timely manner. This gives you the opportunity to concentrate fully on your health, recovery after the birth and the care of your child - with individual, considerate and professional support.