Having a child on your own: what's different about your maternity care?
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
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Practical information for anyone arranging maternity care — not a substitute for medical advice, but a good starting point.
Birth leave and maternity care: how do you combine them as a partner?
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
Expecting multiples: what does that mean for your maternity care?
With twins or multiples, your maternity week looks a bit different than with one baby. This article explains what to expect from the indication and the practical side of care.
11-09-2026
KCKZ registration and AGB code: what do they mean for you as parents?
Come across the terms KCKZ registration or AGB code while choosing maternity care? This article explains what they mean and why they can be relevant to you.
11-09-2026
Maternity care after a caesarean section: what's different?
After a caesarean section, maternity care runs slightly differently than after a vaginal birth — from the number of hours at home to the attention paid to your recovery. This article explains what to expect.
11-09-2026
Maternity care and your insurance policy: what to check before the baby arrives?
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
Visitors after the birth: how much, when and for how long?
Visitors are lovely, but too much in the first days can also be exhausting. This article gives practical guidelines for when and how much visiting to receive.
11-09-2026
Getting breastfeeding going: what's normal in the first week?
Getting breastfeeding going almost always takes time and practice. This article explains what to expect in the first week, and when to seek extra help.
11-09-2026
A day in the maternity week: what does your maternity carer do?
What actually happens on an ordinary day during the maternity week? This article sketches the rhythm of a day with a maternity carer in the house.
11-09-2026
The intake interview: what do you discuss and how do you prepare?
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
Maternity care package and checklist: what to have at home before the birth
Besides the official maternity care package, there are a few things you'll want to have at home yourself before the birth. This checklist helps you be prepared in time.
11-09-2026
How many hours of maternity care do you get? The indication protocol in plain language
Maternity care isn't a fixed number of hours — it's determined per family using a national protocol. This article explains how that works: the range, the standard package, and what you can do if it turns out to be too little at home.
11-09-2026