What are the rules and options in Luxembourg maternity hospitals (partner at the birth, birth methods, photos)?

Each maternity sets its own practices. Here is what CHL, CHEM, HRS and CHdN state on their own pages:

• CHL, Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte (Luxembourg City): one trusted adult of your choice can accompany you in the delivery room. Your birth plan is reviewed on the day with the midwife and your gynaecologist, within clinical limits. The anaesthesia team is available around the clock and the epidural is given according to your wishes and clinical situation. Midwives also support non-drug methods such as breathing, stretching and massage.
• CHEM (Esch-sur-Alzette): you can give birth in a bath, as an outpatient birth, in different positions or with an epidural, and TENS is offered for pain relief during labour. You can be accompanied by the person of your choice.
• HRS, Hôpitaux Robert Schuman (Luxembourg City): the person accompanying you stays with you throughout, and may have to step out briefly while the epidural is placed. During a caesarean they can stay, except in extreme emergencies or under general anaesthesia. A ball, rope, mat and warm bath are available, the epidural is given on request, and the person accompanying you can cut the cord.
• CHdN (Ettelbruck): one or two people of your choice can be with you. Pain relief options include moving, changing position, massage, a bath, relaxation, music and the epidural. An outpatient birth can be arranged in advance.

Photos: the CHdN brochure suggests packing a camera for the delivery room if you wish. For rules on photos or filming, ask your maternity team.

Overnight stays: at the CHdN, for example, a partner can sleep at the hospital only if you have a single room, as a paid service.

What is possible on the day depends on your and your baby's health, so discuss your wishes with your gynaecologist and the maternity midwives beforehand.