Maternity

At Clinique Générale-Beaulieu, our dedicated team is here to accompany and guide you through every step of this wonderful maternity adventure, from prenatal to postpartum care.  We are committed to providing you with an exceptional stay. From our warm, comfortable rooms to the expertise of our medical staff, every detail has been thought of to make your experience as pleasant as possible.  Every pregnancy is unique. Our care is personalized to meet your individual needs and those of your baby.  Your baby's safety and your comfort are our priorities. Our maternity unit is equipped to ensure quality care, and our facilities have been designed to create a soothing and secure atmosphere for you and your family.

Why choose the maternity at Générale-Beaulieu?

Our philosophy: to personalise your care by adapting to your needs and those of your baby.

Care, follow-up and support

  • Comprehensive mother-child care
  • Breastfeeding consultations
  • Wellness posture session
  • Possible interview with a psychologist
  • Discharge meetings to prepare the return home

Start4neo certified staff

Because every parent has the right to expect the best possible care when their child is born, the maternity ward's specialist staff and the paediatricians on duty have completed the Start4Néo neonatal training course recommended by the Swiss Neonatal Society. They all obtained the Startneo - Basic Skills Course certificate. The Clinic thus becomes the first private establishment in French-speaking Switzerland to benefit from certified personnel, which enables it to maintain its level of excellence.

Optimal comfort

Optimal comfort in a warm environment for mothers.

A wide range of courses for mothers and babies

The clinic offers pre-birth courses to prepare you for childbirth, as well as post-birth courses: services for the baby and services for the mother (hypnosis, gymnastics, etc.).

Prenatal: couple birth preparation, hypnosis, pool birth preparation, breastfeeding preparation, ayurvedic massages 

Postnatal: baby slings, baby massages, ayurvedic massages, breastfeeding consultations, stroller cafés.

Discover our full range of courses

Free parking for your partner for the duration of your stay.

Accompanying bed

Complimentary bed and breakfast on first night. Free bed and breakfast the first night and free parking throughout the stay for the accompanying person.

Personalized announcements

Clinique Générale-Beaulieu and its partner MotherStories offer you the opportunity to share this wonderful news:
On the new online Baby Gallery but also by creating a personalised digital announcement, by visiting
https://motherstories.ch/naissances-beaulieu/

A free photo session

A photo session by a professional photographer is offered during your stay. The first photo is offered to you in digital format. You can then decide whether or not you want it to be published on:

http://motherstories.ch/naissances-beaulieu/

One-on-one meal offered

To celebrate the birth of your child, the Clinique Générale-Beaulieu is pleased to offer parents a one-on-one meal prepared with care by our Chef and his team.

First-class catering

  • A la carte menus
  • Dieticians at your disposal
  • A Café-Brasserie with a terrace on the ground floor of the clinic.
  • A cafeteria on the 5th floor with a panoramic view.

Swiss Stem Cells Science

With the Swiss Stem Cells Science, we offer future parents the possibility of collecting stem cells during the delivery of their unborn child.

Before birth

Visit the maternity unit and book a prenatal consultation

Simply call ahead to make sure one of our birthing rooms is available, and an experienced maternity midwife or childcare nurse will be on hand to answer any questions you may have on the day of your visit.

Our midwives offer you a free prenatal consultation by appointment as soon as you have made your reservation.

This individual, personalized interview gives you the opportunity to discuss your wishes, fears and needs with a professional who will listen to you. The midwives will help you draw up your birth plan, or review it if you have already drawn one up.

You can contact us to make an appointment according to your availability:
+41 22 839 57 07
maternite@beaulieu.ch

Prepare for childbirth with prenatal classes !

A wide range of courses are available to help you prepare for childbirth.

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How do you pack your suitcase ?

We've put together a checklist to make your arrival at the clinic as easy as possible.

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The clinic provides the following for mothers and their babies:

  • Hospital nightdresses and slippers for mum
  • A welcome kit containing everyday toiletries, sanitary pads, nursing pads, etc.
  • Baby's nappies and toiletries (high-quality Weleda® natural products)
  • Bottles and a breast pump, as required.

Feel free to bring your own home clothes to make you feel more comfortable during your stay.

Outpatient and/or inpatient activity

The team of midwives provides a 24-hour emergency consultation service for patients giving birth at the Clinique Générale-Beaulieu. At the request of the gynaecologist-obstetrician, they also carry out outpatient check-ups before the birth. In the event of hospitalisation during pregnancy, the maternity team also takes care of the mother-to-be.

Administrative procedures

After receiving your registration from your doctor, our booking department will take care of your insurance claim.
You will then receive by post a complete file containing the following documents

The clinic's reservations department is of course at your disposal to answer any questions you may have concerning your admission to the clinic:

+ 41 22 839 55 65

Future moms: Admission questionnaire

Declaration of birth of your child
The nursing secretariat will take care of the registration of your child's birth with the Civil Registry, and we invite you to consult the list of original documents required by the Civil Registry.

The birth

700
Births per year
3
Delivery rooms
19
Private rooms including 3 suites

Calculate your pregnancy

Rooms

We offer modern and comfortable private rooms, some with a terrace. They are all equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi internet access and digital television. A changing table is available in each room to allow parents to care for their baby in their room.

Possibility to install an accompanying bed free of charge the first night (breakfast included).

 

Suites 

We also have modern, comfortable suites with separate living rooms, some with furnished terraces. All are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, coffee machine, free Wi-Fi internet access, two digital televisions and room service. The bathrooms are equipped with a baby bath and a changing table, so that parents can take care of their baby in their room if they wish.

The nursery

Our nursery area has all the equipment you need to care for your newborn baby: baths, changing tables, monitoring equipment, etc.
A nursery nurse or midwife will accompany you as you take care of your baby for the first time and teach you how.

Your baby can also be placed in the nursery under supervision whenever you wish, at any time of the day or night.
A consultation room has been set up so that you can make birth and discharge visits with your paediatrician in complete confidentiality.

How is your delivery going?

Arrival at the maternity ward

Our team of experienced midwives will welcome you in the delivery room 24 hours a day.
If you have any concerns, or before coming to the maternity ward, please do not hesitate to call:

+41 22 839 57 01

+41 22 839 57 02


A midwife will be with you throughout your labour and delivery. She will be attentive to your expectations, so do not hesitate to tell her about your wishes as you go along. Your gynaecologist will be informed of your arrival and will be present during the birth. He will remain in permanent contact with the midwife who is taking care of you.


Optimum monitoring of your baby's heart rate and contractions is possible thanks to our central monitoring system. If you wish to be mobilised, we can continue the monitoring thanks to the telemetry system (wireless monitoring).

Delivery

Our maternity hospital has created a calm and comfortable environment to accompany you in this wonderful adventure that is the birth of your child.

We share with you the joy and wonder of childbirth and do our utmost to make these unique moments special throughout your stay.

A nurse or midwife will welcome your baby, assess their adaptation and encourage skin-to-skin contact from the moment they are born. They are also trained in neonatal resuscitation according to the recommendations of the Swiss Society of Neonatology in order to provide first aid in case of need.

An anaesthetist is on call 24 hours a day. He intervenes if necessary or at your request.

The paediatrician of your choice or, if necessary, the paediatrician on duty, will be informed and will come to examine your baby. They will follow up your baby during your stay.

After birth

At Clinique Générale-Beaulieu, we provide comprehensive mother-child care. We do everything we can to make the birth of your child a unique experience, and to ensure that your stay meets your expectations.

Comprehensive mother-child care

Every day, a midwife or nursery nurse assesses the after-effects of your delivery or caesarean section and provides you with the necessary care.

She will check on the physiological progress of your baby after your delivery (vaginal or caesarean), carry out the usual checks on your baby, help you with day-to-day care (nappy changing, washing, etc.) and assist you with feeding (mother's milk or artificial feeding). She will also help you with hygiene care, as required.

Your baby is cared for in the morning, so that we can adapt our care according to the parameters (weight, temperature, bilirubin, etc.).

During your stay, your baby will have

  •  a hearing test (painless),
  • a Guthrie test from the third day (taking a few drops of blood from the heel).

By listening to you and making herself available, she will support you in your new role as a mother, while respecting your needs and those of your baby.

A first-class hotel service

A care assistant orders your meals, organises your one-to-one meal and looks after your surroundings (making up your bed, changing your towels, stocking the necessary equipment, etc.). They also answer your calls as often as possible to minimise your waiting time.

The hotel team is responsible for cleaning your room and serving your meals, and also responds to your requests for snacks during the day. You can call them directly using the dedicated bell on the telephone.

Lactation consultations

Whether you want to breastfeed your baby or opt for bottle-feeding, our lactation consultants are there to support you.

Breastfeeding: the importance of consultants

Whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed, lactation consultants are on hand to advise you and answer any questions you may have. Lactation consultants are on hand 3 days a week at the Clinique Générale-Beaulieu maternity unit to help you with your breastfeeding, both during your stay and after you return home. Outpatient consultations are also organised throughout the breastfeeding period. They provide individualised and personalised breastfeeding care, in line with each mother's wishes and plans. The lactation consultants are also there to reassure you, comfort you and help your family find their balance and independence.

Your insurance will cover three consultations during the breastfeeding period.

Prenatal and postnatal consultations are available by appointment.

Breastfeeding consultations
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 to 15:30.
Information and booking on :
+41 22 839 56 17

Interview with a psychologist

A psychologist will be on hand at the maternity unit to talk to parents on a one-to-one basis.

Maternity discharge meeting

An information session led by a midwife or nursery nurse will be offered to answer all your questions. In small groups of parents, you can share your experiences and concerns so that you can plan your return home with peace of mind.

Personalised announcement 

Clinique Générale-Beaulieu and its partner MotherStories offer you the opportunity to share this wonderful news:

  • On the new online Baby Gallery
  • By creating a personalised digital announcement card

To find out more, visit https://motherstories.ch/naissances-beaulieu/

A photo session with your baby

During your stay, we offer you a free photo session with a professional photographer (with no obligation to buy). You will be offered a photo in digital format.

You can then decide whether or not you would like the photo to be published in our Baby Gallery.

Two professional photographers work with the Maternity Ward and are available on Mondays and Thursdays.

We'll even look after you after you've given birth, thanks to our post-partum courses!

A wide range of courses are available to help you make the most of your new role as a parent.

Health screening for your child - a unique opportunity

Childbirth offers a unique opportunity to take preventive health care for your child and the whole family.

Following the birth, we offer parents-to-be the opportunity to store stem cells from their child's umbilical cord.

In the only private biobank in Switzerland that has the important FACT-NetCord accreditation, these are stored safely and for the long term. 

Any questions?

We're here to answer all your questions to ensure your stay is as comfortable and reassuring as possible.  Just get in touch!

022 839 57 07
maternité@beaulieu.ch