Register for maternity care
Call 0181 - 391 440You’re pregnant. Congratulations!
You’re about to enter a momentous phase of your life
An exciting and joyful time, but also one filled with uncertainty.
We understand that you likely have many questions, and above all, you want a smooth and stress-free maternity period. You’ve come to the right place. Trust us during one of the most exciting times in your life. Why? Because we are passionate about our profession and deeply committed to maternity care.
Register for maternity care
Call 0181 391 440Registration form
Index
- What can you expect
- About Kraamzorg de Eilanden
- Your maternity care
- Cost and insurance
- Breastfeeding
What can you expect from us?
- A dedicated maternity care team assigned to each family. This is our core focus.
- Expert, professional guidance from our first-aid certified maternity nurses.
- A personal intake meeting to discuss your individual wishes.
- Expert advice on breastfeeding.
- Free breastfeeding webinar.
- Assistance during delivery.
- Incubator care.
- Our maternity nurses also take care of the other members of your family.
- Can be reached 24 hours a day.
- Contracts with all healthcare providers.
- Assistance with practical matters.
Parent Testimonials about Our Maternity Care
We receive wonderful feedback every day. While we can’t share all of it, you can find a small selection on our website and Facebook page.
About Kraamzorg de Eilanden
Knowledgeable
We are knowledgeable because we are an HKZ (Harmonization of Quality in Health Care) certified maternity care organization. This certification guarantees you high-quality care. Additionally, our maternity nurses are specialized in guiding breastfeeding. Ongoing education for our maternity nurses is a priority at Kraamzorg de Eilanden. This includes refresher courses in first aid and the latest insights and techniques in breastfeeding. Furthermore, we review the latest developments in maternity care every quarter. This is how we ensure consistent quality.
Personalized maternity care.
Our dedicated maternity nurses are passionate about providing the best possible care for new families. We offer support where it’s needed, always striving for the highest quality of care. Our services are tailored to your unique situation whether you have ample family support or require extra assistance, such as in the case of twins. The number of maternity care hours is customized to meet your specific needs.
Care for the family
Most children look forward to having a younger brother or sister, making the arrival of a new baby an exciting and joyful experience. However, some children may find it difficult to share their mom’s attention and adjust to the changes in the family dynamic. Our maternity nurses don’t just care for the mother and baby; they also ensure that the baby’s integration into the family goes smoothly. In other words, they make sure that any other children in the family are involved in caring for the baby. Please note: If you choose the minimum care package of 24 hours, the maternity care will be limited to tasks related to the care of the mother and baby only.
Serice area
Kraamzorg de Eilanden operates from three locations: Zwijndrecht, Delft, and our headquarters in Stellendam. Our service area includes the entire Rijnmond region, Delft, Rotterdam, Drechtsteden, Voorne-Putten, and Goeree-Overflakkee. Our maternity nurses are based throughout this region, ensuring accessible care near you.
Wondering if we can provide maternity care for you? Give us a call at 0181 391 440 or send us a message!
Your maternity care
Maternity Intake
During the maternity intake, we discuss everything related to preparing for childbirth and the postpartum period. This includes your family composition, the presence of pets, and any specific needs you may have. We’ll also introduce you to our organization and explain the maternity care you can expect from us. The benefits of breastfeeding will be covered as well, and most importantly, we’re eager to hear your wishes!
The maternity intake takes place no later than the 7th month of pregnancy, or the 6th month in the case of multiple births. If this is your first child or there are special circumstances, we will visit you at home. If you’ve had a child before, the intake is usually conducted over the phone.
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Number of maternity care hours
As of 2025, the number of maternity care hours depends on your needs. Kraamzorg de Eilanden has created three package options for you based on its experience. You can find more details under ‘Choose Your Package.’ Depending on your situation, the number of hours may be increased or decreased. The legal minimum is 24 hours, spread over 8 days.
Choose Your Desired Number of Maternity Care Hours
When registering with us, you can indicate how many hours of maternity care you prefer by selecting a package. During the intake, our consultants will assess together with you whether these hours truly match your situation. This assessment is done according to the guidelines of the National Indication Protocol for Maternity Care (LIP), which is used by all maternity care organizations in the Netherlands.
Shortly after your delivery (and again three or four days later), your maternity nurse will evaluate whether additional hours are needed. If extra care is required, your maternity nurse will discuss this with your midwife and can, if necessary, reassess the allocated hours. Additionally, our Planning Team will check at the time of delivery whether there are enough maternity nurses available to provide the requested hours.
Physical When Necessary, Digital When Possible
Maternity care is constantly evolving. That’s why we offer packages that combine physical and digital care. This care model has been determined nationally and established in the agreement between Zorgverzekeraars Nederland and Bo Geboortezorg.
Health insurers follow the principle: “Physical when necessary, digital when possible.” But what does this mean for your family?
Structure of Maternity Care:
- Physical maternity care: Your maternity nurse will visit your home to provide hands-on support.
- Digital maternity care: In addition to physical care, you will also receive digital support. A second e-maternity nurse will be available to assist you via a secure online video call.
- Digital education: Through the free Babybalance app, you will receive digital guidance in the form of videos and magazines for nine months.
The physical and e-maternity nurses work closely together. They share updates securely to ensure seamless coordination of your care.
Choose Your Packages
We want to accommodate your maternity care preferences, which is why you can select your
own package with us. Please indicate your chosen package on your registration form. You
can choose from the following:
Your package consists of a combination of:
- Physical care – A maternity nurse will visit you at home.
- e-Maternity care – Support via video calls.
- Digital education – Access to the convenient Babybalance app.
Overview of Packages:
Minimum Care Package
Intensive Care Package
Peak Moments in Maternity Care
At Kraamzorg de Eilanden, we can generally manage busy periods well. However, we occasionally experience extreme peaks when many babies are born at the same time. This may mean that we need to adjust maternity care hours slightly. Please know that we do everything we can to provide you with the best possible care and support, even in these circumstances, while taking your situation into account.
When does our maternity care start?
We want to provide you with a care-free maternity period. A time when you can enjoy your baby. That’s why our maternity carers aren’t just there for you after you give birth. They can also be there during delivery. Even when your baby spends the first few days in an incubator, we’re there for you.
Home birth
Giving birth in your own familiar surroundings often has a very positive effect on the progress of your labor. You usually feel free and other family members can be more involved with the baby’s arrival.The midwife calls us when the baby is about to be born. Our maternity nurse will be at your house as soon as possible. She will get everything ready and support the family during the birth. Depending on the time you give birth, she’ll stay for at least 2 hours after the birth of the placenta to care for and check on you and your baby. She’ll also clean up the materials used during delivery. It’s important to know that these hours won’t be deducted from the maternity hours agreed upon with you. Additionally, every health care provider reimburses the number of care hours provided during a home birth.
Maternity care after hospitalization
It’s possible that your baby will have to stay in the hospital for a while. In such cases (especially with a first baby), you miss the advice that the maternity nurse would normally give you during this time. Some health care providers still offer their policy holders the opportunity to receive a number of maternity care hours. Ask your health care provider what the conditions are or give us a call.
Hospital birth
When you get home from the hospital, a maternity nurse will be there within the agreed time.
Birthline: 0181 31 00 00
If you’re sure that your contractions have started, call the birth line at: 0181 31 00 00. We’ll then reserve a maternity nurse for you.
- Home birth assistance
Call us when the midwife indicates that the presence of a maternity carer is desired. She can best estimate how much longer labor will last. Our maternity carer will immediately come to help with the delivery. - Hospital birth
If your baby is born before 8 p.m.: call us after the baby is born. Call us again when your are about te leave the hospital. We’ll then arrange a time when you can expect the maternity carer at your home. If your baby is born after 8 p.m.: call us the next morning around 8 a.m. We’ll then arrange a time when you can expect the maternity carer at your home.
Video: the first hours alone with your baby
For the first time alone with your newborn baby, that is often very exciting. For example, if you just got home from the hospital or your first night alone with your baby. To help you get started, we’ve listed a number of tips in our video ‘the first hours alone with your baby’. Please note: the KCKZ policy for hot water bottles has changed.
Costs and insurance
Costs 2025
The cost of maternity care and your own contribution are regulated by law and are covered by basic health insurance. All costs, with the exception of your own contribution, are reimbursed. Your contribution is €5,40 per hour. There are some health care providers that, depending on how you’re insured, reimburse all or part of this contribution. Lactation consultations and the maternity package can also be covered. Check the policy terms or ask your health care provider if you are eligible. In addition to the indexed maternity care hours, it’s also possible to purchase maternity care hours. You pay for these hours yourself. An extra hour of maternity care costs €63,25.
Healt insurance
De Eilanden Maternity Care has contracts with all health care providers to provide maternity care. In a number of cases, you cannot register with us directly. In such cases you need to contact your health care provider’s maternity care line. Read the terms and conditions of your insurance policy carefully. A number of health care providers reimburse things like lactation expert consultations or have free maternity packages available.
General conditions
General conditions for maternity care of Bo Geboortezorg
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the best baby food there is. It contains all of the necessary nutrients and antibodies a baby needs and it remains an important source of nutrition in addition to the solid food that’s given to the baby. Our organization is in possession of the WHO/UNICEF Commitment to Breastfeeding certificate. This means our staff members are specialized in the “Ten steps to successful breastfeeding” from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
Breastfeeding promotes bonding between mother and baby and also has many other advantages. A few of them are listed below:
Baby
- facilitates the passing of meconium
- contains antibodies against diseases
- helps the development of the baby’s immune system
- is easier to digest than formula
- decreases the chances of developing allergies
- reduces the risk of getting asthma
- reduces the risk of getting otitis (middle ear infection)
Mother
- less blood loss after delivery because the uterus contracts faster
- reduces the risk of osteoporosis
- helps you lose weight more easily after the baby is born
Free information meetings about breastfeeding
De Eilanden Maternity Care offers our clients a free breastfeeding information meeting, which is given via an online webinar by a specially trained maternity care consultant. Good preparation during the pregnancy, by both you and your partner, increases the chances of a relaxing and pleasant start with your future baby. During the webinar, the information necessary for making a good start to breastfeeding is covered.
By recognizing your baby’s behavior, it becomes progressively easier to respond to his or her needs. Additionally, the timely identification of, and solution to any issues can ensure a relaxed breastfeeding period. The subjects covered are:
breastfeeding: how does it work?
- Is the baby latched on properly?
- What do you need to pay attention to when latching?
- How do you ensure that milk production is going well?
- How do you recognize feeding signals?
- How do you know if your baby is drinking enough?
- How often and how long do you feed?
- Feeding on demand?
- What types of feeding positions are there?
- How can you recognize, solve and prevent any potential problems?
- When do you need help?
- How big is the role of the partner and the surroundings?
Of course you will also have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.