With the baby through the first year of life
Becoming a parent and starting a family is probably the last great adventure in our world. The first year of life in particular consists of 365 days of change. Of growing. Of getting to know each other. Of starting over and trying again. We rejoice with you at the birth of your little one and are happy to accompany you. Whether it's baby massage, mommy sports, regression or special parent-child courses such as PEKIP - as the MHH Parents' School, we are at your side. Feel free to drop by! We're sure to have the right course for you!
Parent-child courses / baby massage / movement and play / PEKIP
This combined course offer of bonding baby massage and core-strengthening regression is only available from us!
Growing together as a family is a great adventure. So that both parents can enjoy this special time of getting to know each other together, we offer you this combination course - unique in Hanover - of postnatal gymnastics (led by an experienced physiotherapist) and baby massage (led by certified baby massage instructor Beate Dratwa).
While your child can experience the full attention of an important caregiver (dad, second mom, grandma, grandpa...) during the baby massage, you moms can take some important time for yourselves and your miracle body right next door. Helpful tips on how to deal with the baby and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other parents make the course a special experience.
Register now! Your wonderful course leaders Beate Dratwa and Ricarda Kekert are looking forward to meeting you and your baby!
4064 Start: 27.08.2025 (16:45 to 18 h)
4074 Start 27.08.2025 (18:15 to 19:30)
4065 Start 29.10.2025 (4:45 to 6 p.m.)
4075 Start 29.10.2025 (18:15 to 19:30)
PEKiP, the "Prague Parent-Child Program", has proven its worth for over 30 years: based on the research findings of Czech psychologist Jaroslav Koch, German social pedagogues developed a program at the end of the 1970s to provide young parents with babies in their first year of life with movement and play stimulation. Over the years, new insights have been incorporated into the PEKiP work, but the basic principle has remained the same.
The meetings take place in a warm room so that the babies can be naked. This means that diaper packages do not interfere with movement.
And there is enough time to dress and undress the babies during the 90-minute sessions.
The group leader is trained to assess a baby's current stage of development and can therefore respond very individually to the baby's current needs with her play activities. To ensure that this individual approach is possible, participation is limited to a maximum of eight parents and their babies.
The group can stay together for the entire first year of life. This gives the babies the opportunity to establish their first social contacts with their peers. The parents meet other parents in a similar life situation. This creates relationships that sometimes last far beyond the PEKiP period.
The group leader accompanies parents and their babies with play activities that are fun for both. The aim is not to "teach" the babies anything, but to give them the opportunity to fully develop their existing skills through play.
Sometimes the course instructor takes up current topics, moderates discussion groups and occasionally provides information on the current developmental situation of the babies. In addition to information, parents also take home a colorful bouquet of ideas on how to play creatively and age-appropriately with their baby and encourage it according to its stage of development.
The courses can be financed via vouchers for education and participation from the Jobcenter. Please contact your responsible case worker.
Costs: 10 x 1.5 hours € 130.00
2025
- 5013 29.10.-14.01.2026 from 09.30-11.00 for babies born in August and September 2025
- 5014 29.10.-14.01.2026 from 11.30-13.00 for babies born in June and July 2025
- 5015 29.10.-14.01.2026 from 14.00-15.30 for babies born in March, April and May 2025
No course days during the vacations!
Eat lightly!!!!!! Start your great baby food adventure now!
Learn how to feed your baby optimally during your first year together and beyond in our two-and-a-half-hour basic seminar.
Are you interested in everything from the first porridges to the family table that makes up this important step in your child's development? Then get in touch quickly at frauenklinik.elternschule@mh-hannover.de. We will then let you know when the next course starts.
We promise: The experienced dietitians Uta and Stefanie will serve you an information menu that not only your babies will enjoy! Entertaining. Highly informative. Based on the latest scientific findings. And above all: wonderfully undogmatic and cheerful.
Cow's milk or not? Start early or wait a long time? Spelt or oats? Jar or cook it yourself? Porridge (free) or something in between... Together with other parents of multiples, you will work out answers that suit you and your everyday life.
Let yourself be guided through the jungle of information and well-intentioned advice.
You will learn interesting facts about the current concept of Baby Led Weaning, information about vegetarian and vegan nutrition during the baby period, allergy prevention, food science, tips and tricks as well as help when things don't go smoothly. Dealing with sweets is also a topic.
We look forward to seeing you!
Price per participant: 45 euros
Congratulations! How wonderful: your twins or triplets are now born and have stormed your heart and your everyday life!
The first few meters of adventure are behind you and you now want to show your little ones a little piece of the big wide world in a safe environment. Then you've come to the right place.
In our special newborn course "My babies and I - growing (together) heart to heart", you not only have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other new parents of twins and triplets. In the comfortable and supportive environment of our multiples family center, you will also experience unique, intense bonding moments with each of your big little miracles. Based on the principles of Maria Montessori and Emmi Pickler, we encourage your baby's motor and sensory development through gentle lap riders and age-appropriate interactive games. Heart-warming songs, gentle finger games and initial tactile stimulation are fun and create precious moments of deep family bonding. Very important: all exercises and activities are aimed at stimulating your newborn's senses and encouraging their enjoyment of movement and interaction WITHOUT overloading the little ones (and you)!
The many tried-and-tested tips for a harmonious double and triple miracle everyday life are free and on-top.
Are you longing for an exchange with other parents of twins and triplets?
Then join us on the newborn course!
This is the place where "perfect" is not important, but where we meet authentically and without judgment in a relaxed, personal and friendly atmosphere.
Every Monday is dedicated to a special, different topic:
Whether it's sleep, nutrition, motor skills or identity development - you and your baby will learn a lot!
This course is the right thing for you if:
- the ceiling is falling on your head at home
- you want to exchange ideas with other new parents of multiples
- a strong bond with your children is important to you and you want to accompany your little world explorers through all the important developmental steps
- you would like to encourage and challenge your children in an age-appropriate way (motor, sensory, linguistic)
- you are looking for new suggestions, play and song ideas for your everyday life
I will lovingly accompany you and your children through this exciting time, supporting and advising you - no matter what is on your mind.
The course concept includes the theories of the world-famous pediatrician Dr. Emmi Pikkler as well as influences from Elfriede Hengstenberg, Jesper Juul and Maria Montessori.
Your course instructor Alexandra is a mother of five and multiple babies herself and is looking forward to getting to know you and your children.
The costs:
One lesson (60 minutes) costs 19.80 euros. No matter how many multiples you join us with! (I really don't know what some course providers are thinking when they charge double or triple for multiples...)
Of course you can also take part in the course as a couple! The second adult pays less than half the price at 40 euros. Just get in touch with us!
A course unit comprises 5 appointments and costs 99€.
We know what moves you or slows you down!
That's why our course center
- a great space to meet other parents of multiples
- equipped with an all-inclusive changing table
- big enough, bright and friendly to sing, play and enjoy with all your minis
- easy to reach by public transport (including the Klinger Straße tram stop, which is a five-minute walk away)
- there are parking spaces in the immediate vicinity!
- Your large baby carriages can be parked safely and dryly
good to know:
When: Every Monday, 11 am to 12 noon
Where: Mehrlingszentrum extrakind, Groß-Buchholzer Straße 30, Hanover
You can register here, for example
Or you can register now for participation at a later date: frauenklinik.elternschule@extrakind.de or info@extrakind.de
Did you know?
To prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), you should pay attention to the following points:
- Your child should always sleep supine in their own bed in the parents' bedroom.
- The bedroom should not be too warm, 16-18 °C is ideal.
- Your child sleeps best in an age-appropriate sized sleeping bag.
- Your child does not need a pillow, cuddly toy, blanket, sheepskin, waterproof pad or nest in their bed.
- Your child's sleeping environment should be smoke-free.
- Breastfeed for as long as you can during the 1st year of life.