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Corona virus and being pregnant

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Commonly asked questions about the corona virus

Becoming pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and the upcoming parenthood might be challenging if you don’t speak Dutch. Birth Verloskundigen is a midwife practice in Stadshagen Zwolle that will provide you with

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guidance during the pregnancy, giving the birth and the maternity period. We can also provide information on planning to conceive, how to plan your birth control and birth control prescription (insertion of birth control devices, such as spiral ect.)

Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and children. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice, so there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

 

The list of frequently asked questions about the Corona virus, especially for pregnant women, has been drawn up by the KNOV (Royal Dutch Organization of Midwives) together with the NVOG (The Dutch Association for Obstetrics and Gynecology and the NVK (Dutch Association for Pediatrics). If you have any questions, you can always contact your midwife.

Am I infected with the Coronavirus?

At https://lci.rivm.nl/richtlijnen/covid-19 you can see if there is an indication to do further tests for the COVID-19 virus. If there is any doubt, please contact your doctor by telephone. If you are considering to visit your midwifery provider for this, first contact them by telephone for advice.

Is an infection with COVID-19 more serious for a pregnant woman?

Based on limited data, there is no evidence that pregnant women are more susceptible to be infected by COVID-19. It is still uncertain whether the course of an infection with COVID-19 is different from that of women who are not pregnant. From other viral infections, we know that a woman is more likely to have lung problems if she is pregnant.

Can the unborn baby become infected during pregnancy or delivery?

So far, no direct transmission (vertical transmission) of the COVID-19 virus from mother to child has been described during pregnancy or delivery. The virus has so far not been detected in amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood, the throat of a newborn or in breastfeeding. Contamination is possible from mother to child via the normal human-to-human route (horizontal transmission).

Can I miscarry from COVID-19?

Based on limited data, there is no evidence that women infected with COVID-19 are more likely to have a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. There may be slightly more preterm birth, but it is not yet clear whether this is spontaneous preterm birth or whether a pregnancy has ended prematurely on medical grounds.

I now have an infection with COVID-19 and am in home isolation, will my appointment with the midwife or gynecologist be continued?

Consult with your midwife on what to do in this particular case.

I now have an infection with COVID-19, can I give birth at home?

Based on limited data, we recommend a hospital delivery during the active infection with surveillance (cardiotocogram, CTG) of the fetus. If the infection was> 14 days ago, this advice will be canceled.

Can I breastfeed if I have an infection with COVID-19?

There is no contraindication for breastfeeding. COVID-19 has not been detected in breast milk. It is recommended to breastfeed with a mouth mask and to observe hygiene measures (wash hands before touching the baby or breasts, use your own breast pump or bottle and clean the breast pump well after use). Because it is possible to infect the baby in your vicinity, it is worth considering having (pumped) food given by a healthy person.

I have been cured from an infection with COVID-19, am I now under the control of a gynecologist?

In principle, a past infection with COVID-19 is not a medical indication. For the time being, however, it is recommended to have growth ultrasounds made.

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Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and child. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice. By doing this, there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

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Therefore, we provide you with an English speaking midwife, flexible consultation hours, ultrasounds, home visits, continuous monitoring during the pregnancy. We provide delivery at home and in the hospital, cooperation with the gynecologists in the region. All midwives are registered in the quality register for midwives. We have contracts with all major healthcare insurance companies, post-natal care, preconception consultation and birth control consultation.

Because it is not about us, but about you. It’s about your pregnancy, you are giving birth and it’s your child. We inform, facilitate and check.

You are welcome for a free consultation at our practice in Stadshagen Zwolle, or we can visit you on-site.

Are you interested or do you have any questions? Please contact us by sending an email to info@birth-verloskundigen.nl or call us at +31 6 15 15 80 52.

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Zwolle Midwife: Three stages of pregnancy

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The three stages of pregnancy

Becoming pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and the upcoming parenthood might be challenging if you don’t speak Dutch. Birth Verloskundigen is a midwife practice in Stadshagen Zwolle that will provide you with

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guidance during the pregnancy, giving the birth and the maternity period. We can also provide information on planning to conceive, how to plan your birth control and birth control prescription (insertion of birth control devices, such as spiral ect.)

Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and children. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice, so there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

 

 

Midwife Zwolle Stages of pregnancy

The average pregnancy period takes about nine months and a lot will happen during this period. In three blogs we will describe this period. This first blog is a summary of the three phases of your pregnancy. In the second blog we will describe the growth and how the baby is developing during this period and the last blog will be about what you can expect from Birth Verloskundigen during this period.

The pregnancy period can be divided into three phases, the three trimesters. The average duration of a pregnancy will take around nine months. It hardly ever takes exactly nine months. With one it concerns a shorter period, with the other it takes a little longer. This differs from person to person. The period may also differ per pregnancy. Yet a pregnancy always consists of the same phases. In general, the period that you carry the baby in your belly is divided into three different phases, also trimesters.

This article provides you with an overview of the 3 trimesters.

The first trimester

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The first trimester takes the first 13 weeks of your pregnancy staring to count from the first day of your last normal period.

During this period the baby develops in the belly. During this phase the embryo develops more and more. For example, the foundation is laid for the nervous system, intestines, eyes, skin and lungs. We can therefore state that the first phase of pregnancy is a crucial phase.

Also, during the first trimester your body will be subject to many changes. These changes can trigger symptoms even in the very first weeks of pregnancy.

Changes may include:

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  • Extreme tiredness
  • Tender, swollen breasts. Your nipples might also stick out.
  • Upset stomach with or without throwing up (morning sickness)
  • Cravings or distaste for certain foods
  • Mood swings
  • Constipation (trouble having bowel movements)
  • Need to pass urine more often
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Weight gain or loss

As your body changes, you might need to make changes to your daily routine, such as going to bed earlier or eating frequent, small meals. Fortunately, most of these discomforts will go away as your pregnancy progresses. And some women might not feel any discomfort at all! If you have been pregnant before, you might feel differently this time around. Just as each woman is different, so is each pregnancy.

As soon as you know that you are pregnant, adjust your lifestyle immediately. For example, make sure you eat the right food. This concerns food that is good for you, but of course also for the baby that grows in your belly. Are you a drinker and do you smoke regularly? Then you absolutely must stop this at this stage. These resources can have adverse consequences for the development of your child.

The second trimester

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In the second phase the baby will grow a lot. It will go from around 6.9 cm to around 36.8 cm. His weight also rises, from 32.5 grams to 940 grams. The development of the baby will also accelerate during this period. The baby trains the muscles, practices breathing, sucking and swallowing. During the second phase, the senses also work, from the womb it is possible to hear your voice and later even recognize it and the baby can also notice the light through your belly. The further the baby develops, the more the senses will work. During the second phase, the face becomes more human and so does the behavior. The baby can get the hiccups, can yawn and also thumbs. The baby is almost finished from the outside, only the inside will have to grow a lot.

In general, most women consider the second trimester easier than the first. But it is just as important to stay informed about your pregnancy during these months.

You might notice that symptoms like nausea and fatigue are going away. But other new, more noticeable changes to your body are now happening. Your abdomen will expand as the baby continues to grow. And before this trimester is over, you will feel your baby beginning to move!

As your body changes to make room for your growing baby, you may have:

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  • Stretch marks on your abdomen, breasts, thighs, or buttocks
  • Darkening of the skin around your nipples
  • A line on the skin running from belly button to pubic hairline
  • Patches of darker skin, usually over the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip. Patches often match on both sides of the face. This is sometimes called the mask of pregnancy.
  • Numb or tingling hands, called carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Itching on the abdomen, palms, and soles of the feet. (Call your doctor if you have nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice or fatigue combined with itching. These can be signs of a serious liver problem.)
  • Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face.

The third trimester

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During the third phase of the 3 phases of pregnancy, the baby grows approximately 14 cm, the weight will be doubled more than 4 times. It will be around 3400 grams. At the start of this phase the baby can open its eyes and it can also blink.

The third trimester is the final stretch of pregnancy. Physical effects will reach an all-time high, as both the woman and child’s bodies prepare for birth. Some of the same discomforts you had in your second trimester will continue. Plus, many women find breathing difficult and notice they have to go to the bathroom even more often. This is because the baby is getting bigger and it is putting more pressure on your organs.

 

Eyelashes have formed and the fetus will be able to open its eyes; the nervous system is strong enough to control the body’s temperature and also rhythmic breathing. The baby starts swallowing, moving, sucking on the fingers and getting the hiccups. All organs such as the kidneys and liver are fully developed at the end of the third phase. The cartilage changes to bone, and the skull consists of loose plates. These loose plates can slide over each other during delivery. At the end of the third phase, and therefore also the pregnancy, the uterus will become tight for the baby. The baby will therefore adopt a comfortable lying position that the baby likes. When the 37 weeks are over, the baby is “ready to go.” The birth can start any time, it is of course also possible that the baby wants to stay with you until week 42.

Some new body changes you might notice in the third trimester include:

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  • Heartburn
  • Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face.
  •  Hemorrhoids
  • Tender breasts, which may leak a watery pre-milk called colostrum (kuh-LOSS-struhm)
  • Your belly button may stick out
  • Trouble sleeping
  • The baby “dropping”, or moving lower in your abdomen
  • Contractions, which can be a sign of real or false labor

As you near your due date, your cervix becomes thinner and softer (called effacing). This is a normal, natural process that helps the birth canal (vagina) to open during the birthing process. Your midwife will check your progress with a vaginal exam as you near your due date. Your breasts may also feel fuller and heavier, to prepare for breastfeeding, and you will start to feel contractions soon. Finally, you can feel Braxton Hicks contractions at any time during the third trimester. Unlike real contractions, these irregular, mild tightenings of the uterus may go away if you simply walk around. Still, if you aren’t sure what you’re experiencing, call Birth Verloskundigen in Zwolle Stadshagen

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Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and child. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice. By doing this, there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

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Therefore, we provide you with an English, German, French or Arabic speaking midwife, flexible consultation hours, ultrasounds, home visits, continuous monitoring during the pregnancy. We provide delivery at home and in the hospital, cooperation with the gynecologists in the region. All midwives are registered in the quality register for midwives. We have contracts with all major healthcare insurance companies, post-natal care, preconception consultation and birth control consultation.

Because it is not about us, but about you. It’s about your pregnancy, you are giving birth and it’s your child. We inform, facilitate and check.

You are welcome for a free consultation at our practice in Stadshagen Zwolle, or we can visit you on-site.

Are you interested or do you have any questions? Please contact us by sending an email to info@birth-verloskundigen.nl or call us at +31 6 15 15 80 52.

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www: www.birth-verloskundigen.nl

email: info@birth-verloskundigen.nl

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Stadshagen Midwife: Maternity leave for partners in the Netherlands

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The maternity partner leave program in the Netherlands

Becoming pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and the upcoming parenthood might be challenging if you don’t speak Dutch. Birth Verloskundigen is a midwife practice in Stadshagen Zwolle that will provide you with

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guidance during the pregnancy, giving the birth and the maternity period. We can also provide information on planning to conceive, how to plan your birth control and birth control prescription (insertion of birth control devices, such as spiral ect.)

Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and children. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice, so there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

 

The partner leave program of the Netherlands is not always easy to understand for non-Dutch speaking people. Even for Dutch Speaking people it’s sometimes hard to get.

As of the 1st of July 2020, the current Dutch law with regards to the partner leave program will change. Even most of the Dutch partners are not aware of the new applicable law as of the first of July 2020.

The existing arrangement as of the first of January 2019

Since the 1st of January 2019, partners of women who have given birth are entitled to the number of working hours per week at 100% of the wage. The employee can take these leave days at his own discretion. But must do this within 4 weeks after the birth of the child.

Example: the partner is working 4 days, 8 hours per day. The partner is entitled to have 8 X 4 = 32 hours, to be taken in the first 4 weeks after the delivery at his own discretion. The employer will continue to pay the salary in full during this leave.

Maternity leave as of the 1st of July 2020

As of the 1st of July 2020, the partners may take another 5 weeks of additional birth leave in the first half year, after the delivery at 70% of their wages.

The employee must take these leave weeks within 6 months after the birth of the child. However, one of the conditions is that an employee first takes up the birth leave of once the number of working hours per week.

An employee must also request the leave in whole weeks. In consultation with the employer, the employee can spread the additional leave over a period longer than 5 weeks. It is also possible to take additional birth leave for less than 5 weeks.

Is your child born on or after 1 July 2020? Then your partner will be entitled to supplementary birth leave and the benefit.

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Maternity Leave as of the 1st of July 2020

Partners bounding with their newborn

Research suggests that fathers who are hand-on early and throughout their babies’ early years will be less stressed, and the children benefit too, so that’s why every partner should consider to take the benefits of the maternity leave facilities.

Whether they deserve it or not, new dads can get a bad press for failing to be “hands-on” with their new son or daughter. But now a growing body of research suggests that the sooner fathers starting bonding with their baby, the brighter the future for the whole family.

Partners are given the space to be a father. If they find that they can very well take care of their child alone, this increases the self-confidence in their paternity.

More information can be obtained at the official site of the Dutch Government at: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/geboorteverlof-en-partnerverlof/plannen-met-geboorteverlof-voor-partners

How is the arrangement in the Netherlands compared to other countries?

Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia and Portugal offer the best family-friendly policies among 31 rich countries with available data, according to a new UNICEF report. Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, United Kingdom and Ireland rank the lowest.

Produced by UNICEF’s Office of Research – Innocenti the report ranks countries across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and European Union (EU) based on their national family-friendly policies. These policies include the duration of parental leave at full pay equivalent, and childcare services for children aged between 0-6 years old.

Looking at the position of the Netherlands  with regards to parental leave for partners, there is still a lot of work to be done.

Maternity Leave

Source: https://www.unicef-irc.org/family-friendly#sectionDownload

The report also finds that there is a significant lack of paid paternity available to fathers. However, even when fathers are offered paid leave, many do not to take it. In Japan, the only country that offers at least six months at full pay for fathers, only 1 in 20 fathers took paid leave in 2017.

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Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and child. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice. By doing this, there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

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Therefore, we provide you with an English, German, French or Arabic speaking midwife, flexible consultation hours, ultrasounds, home visits, continuous monitoring during the pregnancy. We provide delivery at home and in the hospital, cooperation with the gynecologists in the region. All midwives are registered in the quality register for midwives. We have contracts with all major healthcare insurance companies, post-natal care, preconception consultation and birth control consultation.

Because it is not about us, but about you. It’s about your pregnancy, you are giving birth and it’s your child. We inform, facilitate and check.

You are welcome for a free consultation at our practice in Stadshagen Zwolle, or we can visit you on-site.

Are you interested or do you have any questions? Please contact us by sending an email to info@birth-verloskundigen.nl or call us at +31 6 15 15 80 52.

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Top ten common words during your pregnancy

Terminology during your pregnancy

Becoming pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and the upcoming parenthood might be challenging if you don’t speak Verloskundige StadshagenDutch. Birth Verloskundigen is a midwife practice in Stadshagen Zwolle that will provide you with guidance during the pregnancy, giving the birth and the maternity period. We can also provide information on planning to conceive, how to plan your birth control and birth control prescription (insertion of birth control devices, such as spiral ect.)
Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and children. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice, so there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

During your pregnancy you might be confronted with all kinds of terminology and wordings you never heard before.
As to help you with this terminology, we have selected 10 commonly used words and explained them below.

Breast engorgement or Stowage (Dutch: Stuwing)

Breast engorgement happens commonly in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding. Once your baby is born, your breasts

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Breast feeding during pregnancy

get a signal to start full milk production. If your milk production starts after a few days, you may suffer from congestion.Breast engorgement /Stowage can be recognized by warm, painful and / or tense breasts. The reason is, that there is still a kind of disbalance between “demand” of your baby and your breastmilk “supply” on the other side.

Colostrum (Dutch: Colostrum)

Colostrum is the first breast milk that your breasts produce during pregnancy and in the first few days after the birth of a child. This is the first stage of breast milk production. Colostrum is packed with antibodies to optimally protect your baby against infections immediately after birth. Colostrum is also called “gold liquid”.

 

Dilation (Dutch: Ontsluiting)

Dilation is the phase of labour in which the cervix opens. In most healthy, full-term pregnancies, the cervix remains tightly closed until late in the third trimester. At this point, your baby starts to engage in the pelvis, putting pressure on the cervix and causing it to open up, or dilate, in preparation for labor. Once labor begins, contractions will cause your cervix to dilate fully, allowing your baby to enter the birth canal and, ultimately, be born.Usually, the last centimeters dilations happens faster than at the beginning of delation. Complete dilation is when the dilation is ten centimeters, during the pushing (second stage), the baby can further descend into the birth canal (vagina).

Fundus (Dutch: Fundus)

The upper edge of the Uterus is called the Fundus.During your pregnancy, the growth of your uterus is a good indication of the growth of your baby. When you go for a checkup, your midwife checks how your uterus grows by measuring/feeling the position of the upper edge relative to the pubic bone and the navel. This is called fundus height.

Membrane stripping or membrane sweeping (Dutch: Strippen)

The midwife might “strip” your membranes to increase the chance of giving birth naturally, usually this is done from 41 weeks.Stripping the membranes is a way to induce labor. It involves your midwife sweeping their (gloved) finger between the thin membranes of the amniotic sac in your uterus. First, she will feel through internal vaginal examination whether the cervix is ​​already flexible and whether there is already dilation. If that is the case, your membranes can be stripped. This releases hormones (prostaglandins) that can start the birth.

Neonate (Dutch: Neonaat)

A Neonate is the term used for a newborn baby aged between 1 and 28 days.

Placenta (Dutch: Placenta)

The placenta (also known as the afterbirth or mother’s cake) is a very important organ, it ensures that the pregnancy remains instant and supplies your baby with nutrition and oxygen. After the birth of your child, the placenta has yet to come. The uterus needs to contract to release the placenta from the uterine wall. The obstetrician or midwife checks whether the placenta is loose, if that is the case, you are asked to press again so that it is born. The placenta, membranes and umbilical cord are always carefully checked to see if they are complete.

Pushing (Dutch: Uitdrijving)

After the Dilation phase, the next stage starts: the expulsion.During the expulsion stage, contractions reach maximum intensity and push the fetus out of the uterus, through the cervix, and down the birth canal. Delivery, or birth of the fetus, is the arrival of the fetus into the outside world.

Verloskundige ZwolleOxytocin (Dutch: Oxytocine)

Oxytocin is known as the “cuddle hormone,” but that simplistic moniker glosses over the complex role this hormone plays in social interactions and bonding.Oxytocin plays a major role before, during and after your pregnancy. It is produced by a small part of your brain, called hypothalamus. It causes fertilization, the contractions during birth, and milk production after birth. After the birth, your hormone balance changes permanently. Women who gave birth have higher oxytocin levels, compared to other women. This helps forming a good relationship between you and your baby.

 

 

Vaginal Examination (Dutch: Toucheren)

Vaginal examination is the internal examination that is done by the midwife, when the delivery has (probably) started. He or she puts two fingers in your vagina to check whether the cervix has already softened and to see how far the disclosure has progressed.Midwifes gauge cervical dilation by feeling the cervical opening with two fingers. They place their two fingers on either side of the cervical opening and estimate how far apart their fingers are. They can’t see the cervix itself during the exam since the cervix is located at the back of the vagina.

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Birth Verloskundigen is a small, personal, committed and dedicated midwife practice that delivers a full care model for parents and child. We offer you professional midwifery care from a responsible and efficient perspective by working closely together with other disciplines. We have the possibility to provide you with longer and more frequent checkups than usual in a Dutch practice. By doing this, there will be enough time for all your wishes and questions.

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Therefore, we provide you with an English, German, French or Arabic speaking midwife, flexible consultation hours, ultrasounds, home visits, continuous monitoring during the pregnancy. We provide delivery at home and in the hospital, cooperation with the gynecologists in the region. All midwives are registered in the quality register for midwives. We have contracts with all major healthcare insurance companies, post-natal care, preconception consultation and birth control consultation.

Because it is not about us, but about you. It’s about your pregnancy, you are giving birth and it’s your child. We inform, facilitate and check.

You are welcome for a free consultation at our practice in Stadshagen Zwolle, or we can visit you on-site.

Are you interested or do you have any questions? Please contact us by sending an email to info@birth-verloskundigen.nl or call us at +31 6 15 15 80 52.

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email: info@birth-verloskundigen.nl

10 veelvoorkomende woorden tijdens de zwangerschap 🤰Tijdens de zwangerschap en de bevalling komen er veel woorden…

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After delivering, its time for selecting your Child Care Centre

Selecting your Childcare

It’s time! The time of weekday afternoon naps with your baby is almost over: you go back to work and your little one goes to daycare for the first time. It is quite a challenge for every parent to find the right childcare.

Which requirements must they meet? And what should you pay attention to? Read all about the childcare requirements here on the website of the government 👉 https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/kinderopvang/kwaliteitseisen-kinderopvang-en-peuterspeelzalen.

The text below is a free translation of the information provided on the governmental website: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/kinderopvang/kwaliteitseisen-kinderopvang-en-peuterspeelzalen.

Quality requirements for childcare

Good childcare is very important. Children need to feel safe and have the space to develop. The central government has therefore drawn up quality requirements that childcare organizations must adhere too. These requirements are part of the Innovation and Quality of Childcare Act (IKK).

Development is central

The development of children is important. It lays a foundation for the rest of their lives. Childcare organizations must therefore exchange development information with the child’s school. This can only happen after the parents have given written permission for this.

A mentor for every child

Every child in childcare receives a mentor. Also, the children who go to the day care on a flexible day care basis. The mentor is a pedagogical employee from the child’s group. The mentor stimulates the child’s development. For example, by setting goals. Are there specificities in the development of the child? Then the mentor refers to the parents for further help.

Number of pedagogical employees per child

The group size and group composition must be in the correct proportion to the number of pedagogical employees. The maximum number of babies of 0 years per pedagogical employee has decreased since 1 January 2019. That is now 1 pedagogical employee for 3 zero-year children. Previously it was 1 pedagogical employee at 4 zero-year children. As a result, the pedagogical employee has more time and attention for children in the first year of life.

For children as of the age of 7 years in an out-of-school care (BSO), the maximum number of children per pedagogical employee has increased. From 1 in 10 children to 1 pedagogical employee to 12 children. This change took effect on January 1, 2019.

Volunteers do not count as pedagogical staff members in the calculation of the maximum number of children per pedagogical staff member.

Permanent employees for zero-year-olds

Zero-year-olds must have a minimum of 2 permanent employees who guide them. This is called the fixed-face criterion. A permanent employee knows how a baby develops, what makes the child stressed and what he needs. The fixed-face criterion does not apply to after-school care.

Coaching by a pedagogical policy officer

Every childcare must have a pedagogical policy officer from January 1, 2019. The pedagogical policy officer coaches the pedagogical staff in their daily activities. The coaching must take place at least annually. The pedagogical policy officer also deals with pedagogical policy. For example, how pedagogical employees challenge children to learn new skills.

Training and development of pedagogical employees

The childcare organization must have a training plan for the education and development of pedagogical staff. There is a limitation for the use of trainees and employees who do not yet meet the training requirements. That way there is enough time and capacity to guide them.

From 1 January 2023, all pedagogical staff working with babies must receive specific training. Raid forces and pedagogical employees who work on baby groups on a temporary basis must also meet this qualification requirement.

Dutch language

The requirements for the minimum language level for professionals come into effect on January 1, 2023. They must have a good command of the Dutch language.

Safety

Children in childcare are vulnerable. Certainly, if they are so young that they cannot yet express themselves verbally. The central government is therefore taking measures to improve childcare safety.

Checking quality requirements

The GGD checks whether childcare organizations meet the statutory quality requirements. They do this on behalf of the municipality, based on the model report day care. Municipalities must take enforcement action if organizations do not meet the requirements. This can be done, for example, by issuing a warning or imposing a fine. The Education Inspectorate annually investigates whether municipalities perform their legal duties in the field of childcare.

In the National Childcare Register (LRK) you will find a summary of GGD inspection results per childcare location.

This blog article is based on: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/kinderopvang/kwaliteitseisen-kinderopvang-en-peuterspeelzalen.

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