Birth decline in Central Saxony: Clinics in the fight for newborns!
Birth decline in Central Saxony: Clinics in the fight for newborns!
A look at the birth rate in Central Saxony reveals a worrying trend: In 2023, only 1,673 children were born throughout the district, while the number of deceased was increasing to 4,578. The State Statistical Office already speaks of the highest birth deficit since 1996. But not all clinics seem to be affected by this trend. Different obstetric clinics report stable or even slightly increasing numbers at births.
The Mittweida Clinic, for example, decided in 2024 to increase the number of births. Proud 485 births were registered this year, which means an increase of 17 newborns compared to the previous year. Well -known faces among the newcomers were Marlo Frieden, who saw the light of day on January 2, as well as the twins Maxwell and Charlie, who only started the next chapter in their family history hours later. Particular attention was paid to the fact that boys with 262 births were clearly outnumbered.
stability and new offers
On closer inspection, the situation in the clinics is mixed. While the births in the Chemnitz Clinic declined slightly from January to July 2024, the Riesa Elbland Clinic saw its numbers constant. With 223 births in the first half of 2023 and 215 in 2025, the difference remains low. The opening of new delivery rooms and stations that are intended to ensure obstetrical care in the region is encouraging.
The Freiberg hospital also reports an increase of 529 to 597 births for 2024. Although the decline in birth rates also has an impact on the income of freelance midwives, the Mittweida Clinic seems to have a certain feeling of confidence. With the aim of continuing to stabilize the birth rate, a new gynecological-birthday ward will be implemented by 2026.
a worrying trend
In view of the social changes, it is important to understand what reasons are behind the decline in birth. The decision for children is strongly linked to the age of the mothers. While many girls aged 19 to 27 have become mother in the past, things look very different today. The average age of the mothers has shifted, which led to a flattening of the birth curve. This development has been determined since the 1990s and reached a worrying dimension with a low point in 1994.Now it is important to look ahead. The clinics face the challenge of not only offering high-quality obstetrics, but also introducing innovative offers such as kinesio taping for pregnant women in order to support expectant mothers.
In times when the demand for pediatric medical services is extremely high, it becomes clear that there is a lot to do to counteract the decline in births in middle saxony. The clinics are working to expand their capacities and offers. A development that should be in the interest of everyone.
For more details, the reports of Saxon , Blick and population monitor Saxony recommended.
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