The maternity week
Congratulations, you have given birth! The first week after the birth is called the maternity week. During this period, we will visit you at home, together with the maternity care assistant, 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.
during your maternity week
We visit several times.
We have telephone contact.
Are we available 24/7 for emergencies?
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After 8 days, we will close the maternity week together with the maternity care team. The care for your baby will then be taken over by the child health clinic (CJG). They will monitor your child’s growth and development and provide advice on feeding and vaccinations. The general practitioner will remain 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.
De Maasbeertjes
At Maasbeertjes, we are ready to support families during one of the most special periods of their lives: the maternity week. Our team of maternity care assistants and our administrative support are committed to helping you and your family have a calm and positive start together with your baby.
We are a small and close-knit team. With our different backgrounds and languages, we are able to respond well to the needs of diverse families. We speak, among others, Dutch, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Shona, and we believe it is important that you feel heard, understood, and at home.
For us, maternity care is not just about medical check-ups and practical help; it is also about peace of mind, trust, and personal attention. We work in a culturally sensitive manner and tailor our care to your situation, your customs, and your family. Please feel free to ask any questions—we are happy to take the time to guide you well.
Does this sound like what you would like during your maternity week? Register here !
Or call to 010 3105234
Important things after birth
Vitamin K and D
Are you fully breastfeeding? Then your baby needs extra vitamins:
Vitamin K: from day 8 up 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 nutrition for your baby. It contains all the nutrients your baby needs and helps protect against infections and allergies.
Benefits for you as a mom:
Faster recovery after childbirth.
Less blood loss.
Can help to gain weight.
Reduces the risk of certain diseases, such as breast and ovarian cancer.
Every week of breastfeeding is a bonus, but above all, 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:
Purchase at least 2 bottles and a pack of formula for newborns (0–6 months).
During the first few days, your baby will receive small amounts. The maternity care assistant will help you build this up.
You feed formula approximately 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 formula 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.
Heelprik (Heel prick test): screens for rare, hereditary conditions.
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.
