Mainz's Only Baby Hatch Closes: Confidential Birth Options Remain
Mainz will lose its only baby hatch facility as the one at Bruder-Konrad-Stift in Kappelhofgasse is set to close on September 30, 2025. The city regrets this closure, but the option of confidential birth remains available through other means.
The baby hatch at Bruder-Konrad-Stift has been a safe and anonymous option for newborn abandonment in Mainz. Its closure means this nearby service will no longer be available. However, the city still supports the idea of a baby hatch and encourages those in need to use the 'Pregnant in Need' helpline, available anonymously and free of charge at 0800 40 40 020.
For those seeking support, the Marienhausklinikum in Goldgrube 11 and the University Clinic in Langenbeckstraße 1 also offer assistance. Although there's no widely known institution specialising in secret birth procedures, private clinics or medical centres might provide such services.
The closure of the baby hatch in Mainz is unfortunate, but confidential birth options persist. Those in need should reach out to the 'Pregnant in Need' helpline or seek support from local healthcare providers like Marienhausklinikum and the University Clinic.
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