Guides

Practical guides to pregnancy in Germany, written for English speakers. The same knowledge that powers Kinvera's missions, free to read.

• Kindergeld in English: The 6-Month Rule That Costs Parents 777 Euros

  259 euros per month per child, but only 6 months of back pay. Who qualifies as a foreigner, the exact steps, and the Brexit card trap. Written for English speakers in Germany.

• Elterngeld Explained in English (2026): Amounts, Deadlines, and How to Apply

  What Elterngeld is, how much you get, the deadlines that actually matter, and how to apply as an English speaker in Germany.

• How to Find a Hebamme in Germany: Start Now, Not at Week 12

  Hebammen book up months ahead, sorted by due date. Where to search, the exact message to send in German, and what to do if you started late. Written for English speakers in Germany.

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