Dear (expectant) parents,
Congratulations on your pregnancy! The arrival of a child is a special and intense period, and we as a maternity organization are ready to guide you through these first days as best as possible.
What is maternity care?
Maternity care is the care and support you receive in the first days after the birth of your baby. As maternity nurses, we are expertly trained to give mother and child the best start. Our tasks include medical check-ups, nutritional guidance and practical care, so that you can care for your child with confidence.
What can you expect from us?
We offer maternity care for 8 days, with a possible extension of up to 10 days in case of complications. The days you stay in the hospital are deducted from this period. Day 1 of maternity care starts on the day your baby is born.
The amount of maternity care you receive is determined according to the National Indication Protocol for Maternity Care (LIP). This is based on your situation and needs. The possible packages are:
- Basic care: 3 to 4 hours per day
- Average care: 6 hours per day
Our tasks
- The temperature, position of the uterus and blood loss in the mother
- The baby’s weight, temperature and nutrition
- The mother’s emotional well-being, such as identifying postpartum blues or emerging maternity care problems
- The mother’s mobile well-being (e.g. recovery after a caesarean section or pelvic complaints)
- Breastfeeding and bottle feeding (such as latching on, feeding positions and preparing bottles)
- Baby care (how to change, dress and bathe your baby safely and hygienically)
- Drying your baby properly (to prevent stains)
- Creating peace and regularity at home, so that you can get into a relaxed rhythm
- Safe sleeping (sleeping position, room temperature, use of blankets and sleeping bags)
- Hygiene and care of your baby
- Storing and preparing food (how to safely heat and store milk)
- How much your baby should drink (this changes every day, and we will guide you in this)
- The recommended vitamins: Vitamin K (for good blood clotting) and Vitamin D (for strong bones and resistance)
Light household chores
In addition to care tasks, we help with daily chores, such as:
- Stofzuigen
- Loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Doing the laundry
- Maintain the sanitary facilities
- Changing the bed (if it is on blocks)
We are here to support you, but not as cleaners, our focus is on mother and child care.
We look forward to guiding you through this special period and are ready to support you with care, attention and expertise.
