Request a replacement for a lost prenatal care record
Issuance of a replacement for a lost or damaged prenatal care record by the attending gynecologist or midwife.
How to proceed
- 1
Contact a gynecologist's office
Report the loss and request a new prenatal care record.
- 2
Transfer existing findings
As far as can be reconstructed from the patient's medical records.
- 3
Start a new prenatal record
Please keep this in a safe place starting now, as it will be needed at the time of birth.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
3 days
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Previous test results from earlier doctor's visits cannot be retrieved
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Pregnant women whose maternity records have been lost or damaged.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Previous test results from earlier doctor's visits cannot be retrieved
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.