From a positive pregnancy test to the arrival of your baby, your health needs will have changed. To make the most of this experience, you can adjust your insurance coverage. Discover our advice for every step of your maternity journey.
Congratulations! This is a very special time in your life, and you should be getting plenty of care and attention. But this wonderful news has probably also left you with a lot of questions, both medical and financial.
Read our advice on how to find the right insurance for your pregnancy and anticipate your future needs.
Basic health insurance covers the following care:
A number of different check-ups will take place during your pregnancy. These are scheduled based on the weeks of amenorrhea (WA) – i.e., the number of weeks since the first day of your last period. The seven check-ups and two ultrasound scans scheduled as part of a normal pregnancy are covered by your basic health insurance. They include:
You’re carrying a new life. And because you’re completely focused on the tiny baby developing at breathtaking speed, it’s only natural to forget about yourself occasionally. During this special time, however, the most important person is actually you!
Your physical and mental wellbeing have a direct impact on your baby. So make sure you rest, relax, and take good care of yourself. Supplemental insurance allows you to enjoy additional benefits, including:
Do you wish to use natural medicine treatment methods? Discover our supplemental insurance plans that cover therapies administered by therapists and doctors. Alternative medicine is good for your health and... your budget!
Alternative medicineGlobal privée is a combined supplemental insurance solution. One single insurance combines hospitalisation in the private ward of a hospital or clinic with high-level supplemental healthcare benefits.
Global privéeMundo supplemental insurance provides you with comprehensive coverage on holidays and trips around the globe. It includes annual coverage of up to CHF 100,000 if you fall ill or have an accident abroad. Thanks to Mundo, you can travel with complete peace of mind.
DiscoverYou are about to meet your baby. This little human being that has been growing inside you for months is about to show its face and you are about to experience a unique event in your life together. So that you can enjoy this moment to the full, here is some advice on how to plan your delivery and anticipate the days ahead.
It’s never too early to start planning your childbirth. Where, with whom, how, and what next? There are many aspects to consider in order to welcome your baby in the best conditions. And who better than yourself can define these “best conditions”? Talk to your gynaecologist about your ideal birth. Together, you will be able to find out what your possibilities are and what is best for your baby.
You have several possibilities for your birth, but remember to plan ahead for insurance coverage:
We explain how the costs of this important step are covered:
Giving birth is a joyful moment but also a stressful one for the mother. Here are some tips on how to plan ahead:
After months of being pregnant and enjoying all the attention and after having given birth, you are now back home. All eyes are on your baby. However, for you, the journey is far from over. In addition to your responsibilities towards your newborn, you have to recover and, for those who decide to do so, manage breastfeeding.
To help you, your basic health insurance will pay for regular home visits by a midwife. These sessions will help to assess your recovery, treat any wounds you may have, support you in breastfeeding and ensure that everything is going well with your baby (weight gain, size, etc).
You will also be entitled to physiotherapy sessions to rehabilitate your perineum. These treatments are important and can prevent you from suffering from bladder weakness or more serious complications, such as prolapse.
A number of other treatments can be very helpful during the postpartum period and are covered by the Global Classic supplemental insurance:
Adjusting your diet and habits, going for check-ups at the gynaecologist, and making your home as cosy as possible for the new arrival. You can also start planning for your baby’s healthcare and benefit from all the advantages of prenatal insurance.
Learn how and when to insure your baby to guarantee they have the best health coverage from the moment they arrive.
Basic health insurance is mandatory for all Swiss residents, including newborn babies. If you haven’t already found a policy during pregnancy, you will need to do so before the baby is three months old.
Although supplemental health insurance is optional, it allows you to cover specific maternity needs, including:
Prenatal insurance allows you to take out mandatory and supplemental health insurance for your child before they are born. You can choose from the entire range of policies on offer – just as you would for a child that has already been born – and enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
Pharmacy, telemedicine or family doctor: you decide! Discover the only basic health insurance in Switzerland that actively promotes health prevention and rewards your choices by offering attractive premium discounts and not charging the deductible on certain benefits.
PrimaFlexThe standard model provides the freedom you require: it both allows you to choose your preferred doctor in all medical matters and covers the standard benefits according to the Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance (LAMal/KVG).
Standard modelSupplemental insurance allows you to cover your needs when they are not or only partially covered by the basic health insurance. Discover our range of supplemental insurance solutions and find the coverage that suits your lifestyle.
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