Resources to help yourself

Pregnancy counseling centers offer low-threshold support, provide information about physical changes, and help women cope better with stress – even in cases of severe discomfort.

• Counseling center database – Over 1,500 pregnancy and family counseling centers throughout Germany; you can filter by zip code/location and contact them directly (familienplanung.de)
• Caritas online pregnancy counseling – Online counseling via the Caritas portal with secure chat/question-and-answer section.
• At Familienplanung.de, you can find counseling centers near you that offer pregnancy counseling and pregnancy conflict counseling. There you will also find answers to questions about pregnancy and childbirth.
• Shadow and Light – Self-help group for mood swings/depression related to pregnancy and childbirth

Reputable online forums and health portals enable you to exchange information with other affected individuals. Sharing experiences can be a relief, but it is no substitute for medical advice.

• Urbia.de
• Eltern.de
• Rabeneltern.org
• Frauenärzte-im-Netz.de

Self-help groups – either local or online – offer a space for understanding and mutual support. Especially when nausea is severe, the feeling of not being alone can be helpful.

• General pregnancy groups: through counseling centers (e.g., Caritas), as they often offer groups for various pregnancy topics
• Schatten und Licht e.V.: Offers support for peripartum depression and anxiety disorders, which can often be accompanied by nausea
• Online forums and Facebook groups: local midwives often have groups where pregnant women can exchange ideas.