Farewell to obstetrics: Last babies at the Krumbach Clinic

Farewell to obstetrics: Last babies at the Krumbach Clinic

On December 14, 2024, a historical chapter for the Krumbach Clinic in the Günzburg district was concluded. Franka Erika Schwehr and Amalia Larina Schalk are the last two babies to be born in the traditional facility. Franka was born at 12:10 a.m. while Amalia entered the world at 5:38 a.m. This ends the era of births in the Krumbach Clinic, as no more deliveries will take place there after December 20th, which many parents regret. The clinic was known for its family atmosphere and the committed care by the midwives, which contributed significantly to the positive birth experience, as the proud parents report. The emotional connection to this facility was particularly strong for Andreas Müller and Marina Schwehr, who welcomed the last baby to the clinic: “We felt in good hands here,” said the mother.
Overall, the last few births in the clinic have been a little bittersweet, as there is a mix of joy at the new lives and sadness at the loss of the place to give birth. “It's a shame that this has now come to an end,” said the parents, describing the emotions they felt when their daughter was delivered. For many families, the clinic itself was not only a place of birth, but also a familiar retreat at the crucial moment in life. The excellent medical care that has been offered for years and the safe atmosphere of the clinic contributed to this deep bond. According to the clinic, it describes itself as a very patient-friendly facility that has modern medical equipment and well-qualified staff, as can be read on the Krumbach Clinic website (kkh-gz-kru.de).
With the end of this era in Krumbach, expectant parents will now have to give birth exclusively in the Günzburg clinic, which means a significant change for the region. While the clinic stops providing obstetric care, it will continue to serve as a contact point for birth preparation and aftercare through the Wunderzeit midwifery center. The midwife-centered model will allow families to continue to receive support throughout pregnancy and postpartum, as described on the clinic's website. This shows that although the era of births in Krumbach ends, the connection to obstetric care does not completely break off.