The maternity week
Congratulations, you gave birth! The first week after birth is called the maternity week. During this period, we will come to your home, together with the maternity nurse, to support you and your baby.
Our care in the maternity week
We as midwives are responsible for your maternity period. Do you have questions or problems, for example with feeding? Then the maternity nurse consults with us and we make a plan together.
In the maternity week:
We visit several times.
We have telephone contact.
We are available 24/7 for emergencies.
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After 8 days , we close the maternity week together with the maternity nurse. The care for your baby will then be transferred to the child health clinic (CJG). They monitor the growth and development of your child and give advice on nutrition and vaccinations. The GP remains available for medical questions about you and your baby.
Good to know: We remain available by phone for questions up to 6 weeks after the birth .
Leaflet: just gave birth, the first 6 weeks after giving birth.
Important things after birth
Vitamin K and D
Are you fully breastfeeding? Then your baby needs extra vitamins:
Vitamin K: from day 8 to 3 months, 150 micrograms per day.
Vitamin D: from day 8, 10 micrograms daily, until your child is 4 years old.
More information? Click here.
Breastfeeding or bottle feeding?
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the best food for your baby. It contains all the nutrients your baby needs and helps protect against infections and allergies.
Benefits for you:
Faster recovery after childbirth.
Less blood loss.
Can help to gain weight.
Reduces the risk of certain diseases, such as breast and ovarian cancer.
Breastfeeding every week is a bonus, but do what feels right for you and your baby.
Bottle feeding
Wil je geen borstvoeding geven of lukt het niet? Dan is flesvoeding een prima alternatief.
💡 Handige tips:
Buy at least 2 bottles and a pack of food for newborns (0-6 months).
The first few days, your baby will receive small amounts. The maternity nurse will help you build up.
Bottle feeding is given about 7-8 times per 24 hours.
Your baby should not sleep for more than 4 hours in a row without feeding for the first few days.
Want to know more? Click here for more information about bottle feeding.
Het consultatiebureau (CJG)
Na de geboorte wordt je baby aangemeld bij het consultatiebureau (CJG). Je krijgt na 2 tot 3 weken een brief voor de intake.
Wat doet het CJG?
Monitors your baby's growth and development.
Gives vaccinations (if you choose to).
Offers advice on care and upbringing.
Heel prick: checks for rare, hereditary disorders.
Gehoortest: checkt of je baby goed kan horen.
Je kraamzorg neemt contact op met het CJG voor het inplannen van de afspraak voor de hielprik en de gehoortest. 📄 Meer weten? Lees de folder of bekijk het filmpje. Ook beschikbaar in andere talen.
Je kunt ook langskomen op een inloopspreekuur om je baby te laten wegen.
Weer aan het werk na je verlof?
Borstvoeding en werken? Het kan! Veel moeders kiezen ervoor om te kolven. Wist je dat je wettelijk recht hebt op kolftijd en een geschikte ruimte op je werk?
Meer info? Klik hier.
