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Anonymous Delivery
It is possible to deliver a baby anonymously in all the maternity units of the Styrian Regional Hospitals. This ought to ensure that mothers in crisis situations can give birth safely and with proper medical supervision, without having to reveal their personal data.
In addition, a contact point of the charity Caritas offers advice and support for women who wish to give birth anonymously.
In addition, a contact point of the charity Caritas offers advice and support for women who wish to give birth anonymously.
- Advice on anonymous birth in Styria
Tel.Nr. 0800/838383 - Anonymous delivery on the Internet
Baby Hatch
In June 2001, a baby hatch was installed at the LKH-Regional & University Hospital, Graz at the initiative of the Government of Styria, the charity Caritas (Roman Catholic Diocese of Graz-Seckau) and the Styrian Hospitals Authority.
This allows mothers who can see no alternative to give up their baby anonymously and without being observed at a place where it will be safe and properly cared for.
This allows mothers who can see no alternative to give up their baby anonymously and without being observed at a place where it will be safe and properly cared for.
Poisoning Center 
The Poisoning Center in the Vienna General Hospital (AKH) provides round-the-clock medical advice on toxicology for acute cases of poisoning:
24h Poisoning Hotline: 01 - 406 43 43
The service is open to members of the public as well as doctors.
24h Poisoning Hotline: 01 - 406 43 43
The service is open to members of the public as well as doctors.
Relevant Links
- www.babynet.at
Babynet is an interactive information system that answers questions on pregnancy, birth, and care of a new baby.
- www.wunschbaby.at
The Infertility Support Institute offers help and advice for people who find it difficult or impossible to conceive a baby.
