The German MutterpassThe first step after discovering you’re pregnant is to book an appointment with your GP (Hausarzt) or gynaecologist (Frauenarzt) to confirm your pregnancy. It’s also wise to contact your statutory health insurance provider (Krankenkasse) as soon as possible. The following benefits are guaranteed by law and available to all pregnant women with statutory health insurance in Germany. As long as these are prescribed for pregnancy, childbirth or the weeks afterwards, your statutory health insurance will cover the full cost. Additional servicesOn top of the standard benefits, many health insurance providers in Germany offer a variety of extra services and bonus programmes that can help during pregnancy and the early stages of parenthood.