For Families - HealthFirst

Services for Expectant Parents and Caregivers of Young Children

We provide a range of consultations and trainings for expectant parents as well as parents and caregivers to babies and young children. All consultations and trainings are in English with trained doctors, midwives and nurses. Our team members are all experienced professionals who have had clinical experience in hospitals and doctor’s surgeries.

Bringing Baby Home Online Consultation

Personalised online consultation with experienced, U.S.-trained pediatrician Dr Sarah Glick for up to three adults. Over 60 minutes, the consultation covers normal newborn behaviour and expectations, preparing a safe home environment, common newborn health concerns, recommended newborn care in Switzerland and parental self-care.
The session includes time for questions and answers, with practical guidance tailored to your concerns. It is ideally booked during the final 6-8 weeks of pregnancy (from 32 weeks’ gestation).

Saving Little Lives: CPR and Medical Emergencies for Babies Training

Our Saving Little Lives training teaches you vital skills about what to do in an emergency involving a baby from newborn and during the first year of life. Empower yourself with life-saving CPR skills that could make all the difference. Topics covered include CPR, the Recovery Position, seizures and choking. This course is ideal for prospective and new parents and carers of babies under the age of 1.

First Aid for Little Ones: Training for Parents and Caregivers Training

Our First Aid for Little Ones training is a four-hour course covering essential first aid for accidents and serious illnesses that toddlers and young children may have. The combination of theory and practise will equip you to respond in a variety of medical situations including head injuries, burns, and serious allergic reactions.