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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.

Processing: 3 days
Success rate: 99.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Contact a gynecologist's office

    Report the loss and request a new prenatal care record.

  2. 2

    Transfer existing findings

    As far as can be reconstructed from the patient's medical records.

  3. 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.

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