Congratulations — your baby has been born! After a special and often intense time of pregnancy and birth, the postpartum period begins — a time for rest, recovery, and adjusting to life as parents. During this period, we’ll be there for you with medical check-ups, support with feeding, emotional guidance, and answers to all your questions.
It’s a time full of beautiful and intimate moments, but also one in which your body recovers, you learn to find a new rhythm, and you grow into your new role as a parent. We’re here to support you through it all, with care and attention for both mother, father and baby.
In the first 8 to 10 days after birth, we’ll visit several times to check how you and your baby are doing. We work closely with the maternity nurse (kraamverzorgster) and coordinate all aspects of care together. While the maternity nurse is with you daily, we, as midwives, remain medically responsible. If anything unusual comes up, she will always consult with us. You can arrange maternity care after your first ultrasound.
The maternity nurse usually stays between 3 to 6 hours per day. She helps with feeding and taking care of your baby, supports you in taking care of any older children, and provides lots of practical information. She’s also there to answer all your questions. You are generally entitled to eight days of maternity care. If extra care is needed, we can request an extension based on the National Indication Protocol (LIP).
During the postpartum period, we are available 24/7 for emergencies or any questions or concerns that can’t wait.