Practical information for anyone arranging maternity care — not a substitute for medical advice, but a good starting point.
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
Many expecting parents book maternity care without knowing exactly what happens during those first days. Here's what a maternity nurse actually does.
26-08-2026
With a second child you already know the routine — but you still need to arrange maternity care again. Here's what changes, and what doesn't.
26-08-2026
Both options offer the same reimbursed care, but the experience differs. Here are the practical differences to weigh up.
26-08-2026
Right after giving birth you want to be able to express yourself easily, without a language barrier. More and more maternity nurses speak languages besides Dutch.
26-08-2026
Maternity care is covered by basic health insurance, but there is a personal contribution per hour. Here's how the reimbursement generally works.
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
Independent or agency, specialty, language, insurer — an overview of what really matters when comparing maternity care providers.
19-08-2026