Gesetzliche Mindeststandards der Schwangerenvorsorge in der Schweiz
摘要
In Switzerland, prenatal care is mainly provided by gynecologists in private practice or through special prenatal consultations in hospitals. The services covered by basic insurance are listed in the Health Care Benefits Ordinance of the Federal Office of Public Health. While beneficiaries must contribute to the cost of treatment in the event of illness, treatments during pregnancy are generally exempt from deductibles. A total of seven routine appointments are provided, including two ultrasound scans. Pregnant women are free to choose between a hospital, birthing center, or home birth, although over 98% of births take place in a hospital. After giving birth, new mothers are entitled to a limited number of outpatient services from a midwife or specially trained nurse for a period of 10 weeks.