{"id":26561,"date":"2024-11-05T22:13:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T21:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verloskundigenamsterdamzuid.nl\/?p=26561"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:51:13","slug":"when-and-how-do-you-arrange-maternity-care-in-the-amsterdam-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verloskundigenamsterdamzuid.nl\/en\/news\/when-and-how-do-you-arrange-maternity-care-in-the-amsterdam-area\/","title":{"rendered":"When and how do you arrange maternity care in the Amsterdam area?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When to Arrange Maternity Care?<\/h1>\n

And What Maternity Care Options Are There in Amsterdam?<\/h2>\n

After giving birth, your postpartum week begins. During this initial period with your newborn, you are entitled to maternity care. However, be sure to arrange it in time, as there is also a shortage of maternity care professionals. An overview of maternity care services in and around Amsterdam can be found on our website. In this blog, we\u2019ll explain what to consider, how to make a choice, and when to register for maternity care.<\/p>\n

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Typically Dutch: Maternity Care for You and Your Baby<\/h2>\n

Maternity care is unique to the Netherlands. No other country offers a professional to support you during your postpartum week, providing practical tips, advice, and answers to your questions. Maternity care also monitors the well-being of both you and your baby, offering advice or referring you for additional support if needed. For a home birth, the maternity care provider is present at the birth to assist the midwife and help you with showering and feeding the baby for the first time. If you give birth in a hospital, maternity care begins as soon as you\u2019re home. In both cases, we will contact your maternity care provider for you, so be sure to inform us which organization you\u2019ve chosen for this care.<\/p>\n\"When\n

Registering for Maternity Care in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n

As soon as you know you\u2019re pregnant, it\u2019s helpful to know which maternity organizations and agencies are available in your area. We\u2019ve compiled a convenient overview of maternity agencies and care providers<\/a> in the Amsterdam region on our website. Our midwives can also recommend the best agency or provider for your needs, which can usually be arranged online. It’s best to secure maternity care between the 12th and 16th week of pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Cancellation Fees<\/h2>\n

Once you register with a maternity agency or care provider, you are officially enrolled. Some parents may not be aware of this and register with multiple providers, hoping to secure care somewhere. This results in a high rate of cancellations. For this reason, parents who cancel their maternity care may incur a fee, as noted in a recent NOS news report (Dutch)<\/a>. You can avoid this by carefully researching which agency or provider you prefer and only registering with that one.<\/p>\n

How to Choose Your Maternity Care Provider<\/h2>\n

You have the freedom to choose your maternity care provider, either an organization or an individual. Make an informed decision by researching in advance:<\/p>\n