Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Fachfrau BirthCare
You lead courses for pregnant women and mothers focusing on bodywork and postpartum recovery.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fachfrau BirthCare plan and lead exercise and childbirth preparation courses for expectant and new mothers.
You accompany expectant mothers on a special journey. As a Fachfrau BirthCare, you plan individual courses for childbirth preparation and postpartum recovery. Your work relies on targeted exercises that strengthen the body and prepare you for the time ahead. You share knowledge, encourage active self-care, and create a safe space for exchanging experiences about pregnancy and motherhood.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachfrau BirthCare BGB
Official education path
Training is provided through recognized courses by the relevant professional association.
Typical training path
Fachfrau BirthCare BGB
Prerequisites
- Empathy
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Enjoyment of sports and movement
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Love of movement
- Sociability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the course room and demonstrate gentle back stretches. As the participants join in, you give individual tips on proper breathing and posture.
- You develop and plan individual childbirth preparation courses.
- You lead targeted exercises for pregnant women and mothers.
- You provide expectant parents with comprehensive information about pregnancy and childbirth.
- You support the natural postpartum recovery process.
- You share practical tips for daily life with a newborn.
- You create a trusting space for participants to exchange ideas.
Working conditions
You work in clinics, sports halls, or birth centers. You often also hold courses in your clients' homes or in community rooms.
Where to learn
- Berufsverband für Gesundheit und Bewegung SchweizKatzenbachstrasse 221, 8052 Zürich
Strengths
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Love of movement
- Sociability
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Flexible schedules
- Physical demands
- High responsibility
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