Childbirth in Minsk for Foreign Citizens: Medical Programme “Happiness Is Born Here”
How Medical Initiative Helps Organize Childbirth in Belarus
Medical tourism in Belarus is not only about diagnostics, dentistry, surgery or check-up programmes. More and more international patients consider Minsk as a city where they can receive qualified medical care during pregnancy, childbirth and early postpartum recovery.
One of the areas that attracts the interest of future parents is childbirth in Minsk for foreign citizens. For many families, this is not just a medical service, but an important life event where safety, a calm atmosphere, comfortable conditions, attentive medical staff and clear organization of the whole process are especially valuable.
On the website of Medical Initiative, we publish information about the medical programme “Happiness Is Born Here”, which is carried out at Minsk City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2.
Medical Initiative does not provide childbirth services independently and is not a maternity hospital. We act as a medical tourism coordinator: we help foreign citizens navigate available medical programmes, understand the application process, prepare questions, contact the relevant medical institution and organize the medical part of their trip to Minsk.
Why Foreign Citizens Come to Minsk for Childbirth
Minsk is chosen for several reasons.
Firstly, Belarus is geographically convenient for many foreign citizens. Patients can come to the country for a planned medical programme, agree on a consultation in advance, discuss the conditions of stay and prepare the required documents.
Secondly, the Belarusian obstetric care system combines medical discipline with attentive patient care. For future parents, it is important to have qualified specialists nearby, modern medical equipment and the possibility of receiving timely medical assistance.
Thirdly, Minsk is a calm, green and comfortable city. For a family coming for childbirth from another country, not only the medical part matters, but also everyday comfort: where to stay, how to get to the institution, who can help with organizational issues and whether it is possible to come with a partner or relative.
The “Happiness Is Born Here” programme is of interest to international patients precisely because it combines medical care, a comfortable environment and a family-oriented approach to childbirth.
Where the “Happiness Is Born Here” Programme Takes Place
The medical programme is carried out at:
Minsk City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2
Address: 60 Belsky Street, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Nearest metro station: Sportivnaya
Maternity Hospital No. 2 presents the programme as an opportunity for foreign guests to fulfil their dream of becoming happy parents in conditions that are as close to home as possible, while still receiving specialized qualified medical care.
The institution has been awarded the title of a UNICEF Baby-Friendly Healthcare Organization.
What Makes the Childbirth Programme in Minsk Special
The “Happiness Is Born Here” programme is designed for future parents who value not only medical standards, but also emotional comfort.
The maternity department offers a wide choice of individual delivery rooms with a comfortable area for the partner. Each individual delivery room includes a pre-delivery area and a separate bathroom.
The delivery rooms are equipped with the necessary medical equipment, which allows specialists to:
- monitor the condition of the woman in labour;
- monitor the condition of the fetus;
- provide anaesthetic support if necessary;
- provide timely care to the newborn;
- ensure medical support throughout all stages of labour.
The programme supports active behaviour during labour. Depending on medical indications and the situation, the following may be used:
- fitball;
- warm water procedures;
- breathing relaxation;
- massage;
- positional relaxation;
- minimal use of medication, when possible and medically appropriate.
Regional methods of pain relief are also used, including spinal and epidural anaesthesia, if indicated and agreed upon by the doctors.
Partner Childbirth in Minsk
A separate focus of the programme is the possibility of partner childbirth.
Partner childbirth is especially important for families who want to go through this stage together. The presence of a close person can help the woman feel calmer, more confident and emotionally supported.
An individual delivery room includes a comfortable area for the partner. The possibility of partner childbirth, admission conditions for the partner and required documents should be clarified in advance when applying and during the consultation.
According to the programme information, in order to conclude an agreement for individual childbirth management and partner childbirth, it is necessary to book a consultation with the paid services coordinator from the 32nd week of pregnancy.
What Happens Immediately After the Baby Is Born
If there are no medical contraindications, modern and gentle approaches are used after the baby is born:
- the baby is placed on the mother’s abdomen;
- skin-to-skin contact is carried out;
- delayed cord clamping is performed after pulsation stops;
- the newborn is first put to the breast.
All stages of labour take place in an individual delivery room, as well as the first 2 hours of joint stay of the mother and baby after birth. During this time, the mother’s condition is monitored, assistance is provided with the first breastfeeding, and the first breastfeeding skills are formed.
Postpartum Stay
After childbirth, the mother and newborn are transferred to the obstetric and physiological department. The department provides conditions for comfortable joint stay of the mother and baby.
Different accommodation options are available:
- single rooms for mothers who want to stay alone with their newborn;
- family-type rooms;
- VIP rooms for joint stay with a partner;
- rooms of increased comfort.
Medical staff help young mothers establish breastfeeding, explain how to care for the newborn and provide recommendations for recovery after childbirth.
What Is Included in the “Happiness Is Born Here” Medical Package
The programme consists of several stages.
Stage 1. Prenatal Observation
At 36–37 weeks of pregnancy, the following are carried out:
- consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist;
- fetal CTG recording;
- ultrasound examination;
- fetal Doppler ultrasound.
This stage helps assess the condition of the pregnant woman and the fetus, as well as clarify the further observation and childbirth preparation strategy.
Stage 2. Childbirth Management in an Individual Delivery Room
During labour, the programme includes:
- monitoring of the condition of the woman in labour and the fetus;
- fetal CTG recording;
- psychological support for the woman in labour;
- use of breathing relaxation techniques;
- massage and positional relaxation;
- individual choice of pain relief method according to indications;
- participation of an obstetrician-gynecologist and an anaesthesiologist-resuscitator in choosing the pain relief method;
- assessment of pushing activity;
- continuous CTG monitoring during the pushing stage;
- examination of the newborn by a neonatologist;
- assessment of the newborn’s physical condition;
- identification of adaptation risk groups;
- sanitation of the upper respiratory tract according to indications.
If there are no contraindications, skin-to-skin contact between mother and child is carried out in the delivery room, the baby is placed on the mother’s abdomen, delayed cord clamping is performed and the baby is first put to the breast.
Observation of the mother’s condition in the early postpartum period is also provided for 2 hours after childbirth or longer, according to medical indications.
Stage 3. Postpartum Stay and Individual Care
In the obstetric and physiological department, individual care for the mother and newborn is organized for three days.
The programme includes:
- daily rounds by an obstetrician-gynecologist;
- daily rounds by a neonatologist;
- examination by department heads;
- gynecological examination of the mother;
- pelvic ultrasound for the mother;
- abdominal ultrasound for the newborn according to indications;
- brain ultrasound for the newborn according to indications;
- echocardiography for the newborn according to indications;
- audiological screening;
- lectures on breastfeeding;
- recommendations on hygiene and nutrition in the postpartum period;
- information on contraception methods;
- training in newborn care;
- prevention of child injuries;
- recommendations at discharge.
How to Give Birth Under the “Happiness Is Born Here” Programme
According to the maternity hospital information, the application procedure includes two main steps.
Step 1. Booking a Consultation
It is necessary to book a consultation with the paid services coordinator from the 32nd week of pregnancy.
You should have the following with you:
- passport;
- pregnancy exchange card / maternity record;
- certificate of completion of partner childbirth courses — if partner childbirth is planned.
Phones for booking a consultation, as indicated in the programme:
Step 2. Signing the Agreement
During the consultation, an agreement for individual childbirth management, including partner childbirth, is concluded. At this stage, only the consultation is paid for.
The final calculation of the cost of services is made according to the certificate of services rendered. Payment is made upon discharge or the day before discharge.
Programme Duration
The approximate duration of the medical programme is:
hospital stay — 3–5 days.
The stay may be extended according to medical indications.
Programme Cost
According to the provided information, the cost of the “Happiness Is Born Here” medical programme is:
- individual childbirth management — 2,210 Belarusian rubles;
- caesarean section — 2,550 Belarusian rubles;
- one day of stay in a room of increased comfort — 400 Belarusian rubles.
The final calculation of the cost of services is made according to the certificate of services rendered.
Important: the cost, scope of services and participation conditions may change. Before booking, please confirm the current information directly with the medical institution providing the service.
What Role Medical Initiative Performs
Our role is organizational and coordinational.
As a medical tourism coordinator, we can help you:
- navigate the programme;
- understand where to apply for the medical part;
- prepare a list of questions for the consultation;
- explain which documents may be required;
- help contact the relevant medical institution;
- advise how to organize your stay in Minsk;
- provide guidance on accommodation;
- connect the programme with other medical and tourist opportunities in Belarus.
Medical decisions, indications, contraindications, the possibility of participating in the programme, mode of delivery, pain relief, duration of stay and final cost are determined by the specialists of the maternity hospital after consultation and examination.
Which Programmes Can Be Combined with the Trip
If the family arrives in Belarus in advance or plans a longer stay, the trip can be supplemented with other medical tourism areas.
For example:
- obstetrics and gynecology — consultations, observation, examinations;
- check-up programmes — comprehensive diagnostics for family members;
- dental tour — dental treatment, professional oral hygiene, dental consultation;
- cosmetology tour — care and aesthetic procedures according to indications;
- accommodation in Minsk — hotel accommodation, including possible discounts using a promo code;
- tourist programme — excursions, gastronomic routes, discovering Minsk.
This approach is especially convenient for international guests who want to combine the medical purpose of the trip with a comfortable stay in Belarus.
Contacts of Maternity Hospital No. 2
Healthcare institution:
Minsk City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2
Address:
60 Belsky Street, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Metro station: Sportivnaya
E-mail:
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Phones for booking a consultation:
8 (017) 373-20-84
8 (017) 374-08-14
Paid services coordinator:
Valery Vladimirovich Nagibovich
Phone: 8 (017) 390-06-42
Office: 2nd floor, office 243
Reception hours:
even-numbered days — from 08:00 to 14:00
odd-numbered days — from 14:00 to 20:00
except Monday
Contact person for organizational matters:
Svetlana Aleksandrovna Luchko, Deputy Chief Physician for Medical Affairs
Phone: +375 29 631-60-13 A1
Contacts of Medical Initiative as a Medical Tourism Coordinator
If you are an international patient and want to understand how to organize a medical trip to Belarus, you can contact Medical Initiative.
Medical Initiative, Minsk, Belarus
Addresses:
- 20 Krasnaya Street, Minsk
- 42 Ya. Kolasa Street, Minsk
Contacts:
- Single number within Belarus: 131
- International phone number: +375 (17) 243-41-43
- Viber / WhatsApp / Telegram / MAX: +375 (29) 34-10-131
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- submit a request through the medical tourism page >>>
You can also inquire about the procedure cost and book an appointment by phone:
+375 (17) 364-98-07
+375 (29) 666-98-07
Note
The information about the programme contents, cost, duration, booking procedure, partner childbirth conditions, medical indications and contraindications is current as of the article’s publication date and may change. Before booking, please confirm the current conditions directly with the medical organization providing the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medical Initiative provide childbirth services?
No. Medical Initiative does not provide childbirth services and does not provide obstetric care under this programme. We act as a medical tourism coordinator and help international patients navigate the programme, contacts, documents and trip organization.
Where does the “Happiness Is Born Here” programme take place?
The programme is carried out at Minsk City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2 at the address: 60 Belsky Street, Minsk, Republic of Belarus.
Is partner childbirth possible?
Yes, the programme provides the possibility of partner childbirth. The partner’s participation conditions, required documents and admission procedure should be clarified when booking a consultation at the maternity hospital.
At what stage of pregnancy should I apply?
According to the programme information, it is recommended to book a consultation with the paid services coordinator from the 32nd week of pregnancy.
What is included in the programme?
The programme includes a prenatal consultation at 36–37 weeks, fetal CTG, ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound, individual childbirth management, observation of the mother and baby after childbirth, stay in the obstetric and physiological department and discharge recommendations.
How long does the hospital stay last?
The approximate hospital stay is 3–5 days. If there are medical indications, the stay may be extended.
Who makes the final decision on whether participation in the programme is possible?
The final decision is made by the medical organization providing the service after consultation, assessment of the pregnant woman and fetus, and review of medical documents.
