BABYKLAPPE
An unwanted pregnancy can leave a woman in a state of physical and emotional distress. Perhaps alone and isolated, abused, raped, or fearing an honor killing, affected women can find anonymous, confidential professional help in every situation, helping them find a way out of their despair.
For this purpose, there are recognized pregnancy counseling centers in the Black Forest-Baar district that offer non-judgmental, non-denominational, anonymous counseling and work with pregnant women to develop solutions. The counseling session also focuses on finding ways to move forward with the decision, regardless of the outcome. Decisions can vary greatly. ProKids was convinced that a baby hatch could save lives and therefore implemented this large-scale project. At the initiative of the ProKids Foundation, the hatch was installed in the Franziskusheim (literally "fantasy home") at Neckarstrasse 71 in the Schwenningen district. It is the first of its kind in the region. Even newborns should have a chance at life and a future.
The Franziskusheim, a home for children and seniors, is the perfect location for a baby hatch. Located directly on the main road, it's quick and easy to find and access. The hatch is located to the side, ensuring privacy. The baby hatch is equipped with state-of-the-art technology – as soon as it's opened and closed, a signal alerts the Franziskusheim nursing staff, who are on duty around the clock. This ensures that a newborn placed in the hatch is immediately cared for at any time of day. The room is comfortably heated, and a crib is available. Since 2012, the lives of five newborns have been saved.
More information is available at
The helpline “Pregnant women in need – anonymous and safe” is available 24 hours a day at 0800 40 40 020.
The ProKids baby hatch is located here:
Franziskusheim
Neckarstrasse 71
78056 VS-Schwenningen