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Pregnancy

Pregnant: your first appointments and choices

A calm start with your midwife, Dutch postnatal maternity care (kraamzorg), insurance and reliable information.

7-minute read
Pregnancy

Check-ups and prenatal screening

What routine pregnancy check-ups cover and how you make your own choices about NIPT and ultrasound scans.

8-minute read
Pregnancy

Vaccinations during pregnancy and protection against RSV

Clear information about the 22-week vaccination, the flu vaccination and the two different routes to RSV protection.

7-minute read
Giving birth

Birth plan and practical preparation

Prepare for conversations, pack your hospital bag and arrange transport and help at home, while leaving room for birth to unfold differently.

7-minute read
Giving birth

Giving birth at home: choices and preparation

What to discuss in advance about suitability, support, supplies and a possible transfer.

6-minute read
Giving birth

Giving birth in a hospital or birth centre

The difference between an outpatient birth and giving birth for a medical reason.

7-minute read
After the birth

Kraamzorg and the first days at home

Who checks what, how to arrange support and when to contact a healthcare professional.

8-minute read
After the birth

Heel-prick screening and hearing test for newborn babies

Why the screenings are offered, how consent works and what happens after a result.

6-minute read
Feeding

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding or combining the two

Prepare for feeding, follow your baby’s cues and get help without imposing one choice.

8-minute read
Sleeping

Safe sleep for your baby

An empty cot with a firm mattress, sleeping on the back and a well-fitting sleeping bag, without misleading product promises.

7-minute read
Out and about

Travelling safely with your baby

Choose and use a car seat, pushchair, baby carrier and later a bike seat according to your child’s development and the instructions.

7-minute read
Care

Daily care and hygiene

A simple routine for changing, bathing, washing hands, skin care and oral care.

7-minute read
First year

The consultatiebureau, vaccinations and check-ups in the first year

What the Dutch youth healthcare service monitors and how the national vaccination programme is scheduled.

8-minute read
Feeding

First solid foods and drinks in the first year

From first tastes to meals, with attention to safe eating, allergens and responsive feeding.

8-minute read
Safety

Make your home safe before your baby becomes mobile

Tackle falls, poisoning, burns, choking and water hazards step by step.

8-minute read
Arrangements

Birth registration, acknowledgement, parental authority and insurance

The main practical arrangements in the Netherlands before and shortly after the birth.

8-minute read
Arrangements

Leave and work around the birth

Plan maternity leave, partner’s leave and parental leave with your employer or benefits agency.

7-minute read
Arrangements

Arranging child benefit, allowances and childcare

A straightforward overview of SVB, the child-related budget and childcare allowance.

8-minute read

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