Practical information for anyone arranging maternity care — not a substitute for medical advice, but a good starting point.
Not everyone arranges maternity care in time — and sometimes that simply isn't possible. This article explains what's still possible then and what to do first.
11-09-2026
Just moved to the Netherlands for living or work, or not yet insured? This article explains the main rule, and what safety net exists if you aren't insured (yet).
11-09-2026
With a few things at hand, the intake interview goes just a bit more smoothly. This article gives a practical checklist to prepare yourself.
11-09-2026
Where you give birth doesn't change your right to maternity care, but it does change how that care is organised around the birth itself. This article explains the practical differences.
11-09-2026
Having a child on your own, or is your partner often away? This article gives practical points to consider for your maternity care and the period around it.
11-09-2026
As a partner, you're entitled to birth leave around the birth. This article explains how that leave and maternity care complement each other, and how to plan it wisely.
11-09-2026
Basic insurance covers maternity care for everyone, but what a supplementary policy adds on top varies a lot by insurer. This article gives a checklist to review your policy in time.
11-09-2026
Around week 30 to 34 of pregnancy comes the intake interview with your maternity carer or maternity care agency. This article explains what's discussed and how you can prepare.
11-09-2026
In more and more regions there are waiting lists for maternity care. Even so, "no maternity care at all" is rarer than "assigned late" or "fewer hours". Here's what to know: why it's tight, what you can do yourself to improve your chances, and what rights you have if it doesn't work out.
10-09-2026
Independent or agency, specialty, language, insurer — an overview of what really matters when comparing maternity care providers.
19-08-2026
It's best to arrange maternity care early in pregnancy — not because it's complicated, but because providers can have a full schedule during busy periods.
19-08-2026