Eight days, in your home.

No packages. Everyone gets the same care — just as complete, just as close.

Every week is different.

But broadly, I focus on three things: you as a mother, the baby, and the family around you.

For you, as a mother

Daily checks on temperature, pulse and recovery. Helping breastfeeding or bottle-feeding get going, without judgement. Attention for how you feel — not just physically.

For the baby

Weighing, umbilical care, bathing, changing. Observing: breathing, colour, feeding. Getting to know your child's rhythm and signals, together.

For the family

Light household tasks so you can rest. There's always a warm meal. Attention for brothers and sisters — they're here too.

Between 24 and 80 hours.

The standard is 49 hours, spread over eight days. The exact number is determined at the intake — together with your midwife.

When more hours

In case of difficult recovery, complications, breastfeeding problems, or twins. Mothers without a partner also receive longer support.

When fewer hours

If you've spent a few days in hospital, or if you choose to take fewer hours yourself. No problem — it adjusts to your situation.

It's all arranged

You don't have to do anything for this. The indication runs through the midwife; for twins or a caesarean, I request a re-indication.

Covered by all Dutch health insurers.

Kraamzorg is part of the basic Dutch health insurance and is covered by all insurers. I handle the billing. There is a statutory co-payment of € 5.70 per hour (2026) — often reimbursed through supplementary insurance. On average around 49 hours, spread over eight days. For caesareans or twins: re-indication is possible.

No surprises.

What we agree at the intake, stands. No unexpected costs later in the week.

By bike

I always come by bike. No travel costs, no parking fees, no fuss — I just show up.

Also for home births

Whether the birth is planned at home, or happens at home unexpectedly: I'm there. Even if your plans change along the way.

Clear from the start

At the intake we talk through everything: hours, co-payment, what's included and what isn't. So during your kraamweek, you only have to think about your family.

Father gives mother a tincture during recovery

A call is always welcome.

The kraamweek ends on day eight. But if you call three weeks later because you have a question — about feeding, about sleep, about how things are going — I'll still be here.

Even after the kraamweek.