Breastfeeding support

If you wish to breastfeed you newborn child, you can rely on our two certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), who will assist you in overcoming any difficulties that may initially occur. They also organize breastfeeding groups and private sessions and will still be there for you when you and your baby are already back home! If you are interested, please contact our nurse Brigitte at the neonatology station (phone: ++43 (1) 40 111 - 3200).

Nutrition counseling during lactation
Our dietician will give you all the necessary information and advice on the best and healthiest nutrition during the breastfeeding period. For an individual appointment call our nurse Eva at ++43 (1) 40 111 - 3000.

Baby coaching
As part of our baby coaching program, we also offer parents-to be a comprehensive personal counseling package on baby care and breastfeeding, with an introduction to baby care and prenatal breastfeeding information provided by one of our certified child nurses, Angelika Korab.
For appointments please contact our unit for new borns. The training sessions take place at the breastfeeding room on the 3rd floor.
The cost per session is 30 Euro for singles or 45 Euro for couples. For information and registration, please contact the newborn room staff or call us at ++43 (1) 40 111 - 3200. Our certified child nurses Sabine Püngüntzky and Andreas Neusiedler look forward to working with you!

Baby massage
Grant your child a relaxed start into life! A baby massage is ideal for deepening and strengthening a parent-child relationship. These soft touches let your baby feel your love and affection, give him or her a sensation of warmth and protection and contribute significantly to his or her wellbeing. It is simply a wonderful experience not to be missed.
Appointments: every Thursday; each training course consists of two sessions (approx. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.). Contact the newborn room staff for the exact dates. The training sessions take place at the gym of the Goldenes Kreuz. Upon request, we also offer individual courses, e.g. in the evening or at your home. The cost of this training course is 60 Euro per session for singles and 90 Euro for couples, including massage lotion and refreshments. Please bring along a soft baby blanket or cloth napkin to the training!

How to use your baby sling correctly

If you wish good advice how to use your baby sling correctly or if you seek for further information regarding other transport aids for your baby, our certified consultant, DGKS Carola Reiter, informs you competently.

Please contact DGKS Reiter for your individual appointment by telephone on her mobile  0699  / 11 20 10 66 or via Email to carola.reiter@gmx.net.

Additional services

• Rental of of baby car seats (in cooperation with the Austrian Automobile Association ÖAMTC, charged separately).
• Free blood typing for your baby
• Baby care seminar (proper bathing, general hygiene)
• Rental of electric milk pumps for home use (billed directly by rental company)