Postnatal period

We as midwives are medically ultimately responsible for you and the baby. We make several home visits during the first week to make sure everything is going well. During these visits we will discuss how you experienced the delivery, how your recovery is going and how your baby is doing. Of course, we are available by phone at the emergency number for questions and concerns.

If you were monitored by the hospital during your pregnancy and delivery, you are also welcome to come to us for your check-ups in the postpartum period. You can indicate your preference in the hospital where you will be monitored, but if you would like to get acquainted during your pregnancy, you can fill in the registration form Our assistant will contact you to make an appointment. To avoid any misunderstandings, please mention on the form that it is only about your puerperium check-ups.

The maternity nurse comes to your home to take care of mother and baby. She explains the care and feeding of the baby and does some medical checks. The maternity nurse also assists with (breast) feeding with the necessary attention and advice. Depending on the number of hours assigned to you by the maternity bureau and insurance, the maternity nurse will also do light housework when needed.
With a home birth, the maternity nurse is already present during the birth to assist us. If you gave birth in the hospital, you will call the maternity nurse as soon as you are allowed to go home.