Kraamzorg de Waarden Information brochure

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What things do I need? Contents Congratulations on your ! What can Kraamzorg de Waarden do for me?...... 5

Who will I be dealing with?...... 10 A happy new life, that’s something we wish every baby and parent.

What do I really need to know?...... 12 A beautiful beginning to your child’s life. It is a moment that we

What else is important?...... 14 can celebrate by wishing you a Happy new life! 3 What things do I need?...... 16 You’re pregnant, and it is so special. At You can find that person at Kraamzorg What do I bring to the hospital?...... 18 such an extraordinary time you need de Waarden! In this brochure we tell you someone who understands you and can all about our organisation, your wishes What should I pay attention to?...... 20 show you the way. Someone who recog- and what we can offer you. nises that you are dealing with a lot, And when I go into labour?...... 22 and that you may even feel insecure at times. This is when you need someone Happy New Life! How about the JGZ?...... 24 who will take away your insecurities and give you confidence for this new life. Where can I go for …...... 25

More reading...... 25 Kraamzorg de Waarden scores What can Kraamzorg de Waarden higher in customer satisfaction! do for me?

The numbers prove it: customer satisfaction with the services of Kraamzorg de Waarden is extremely high. Postnatal and maternity care Reliable and close-by Bed raisers and other practical tools We want to provide you with an Our maternity nurses work in small You can order bed raisers from our Especially in terms of competencies, recent figures reveal that our organisation scores considerably higher than other mater- unforgettable and relaxed postnatal teams and are either affiliated with an website, as well as bed pans, back nity care providers. To find out more, visit kraamzorgdewaarden.nl care that will become a warmly cherished obstetrics practice or work closely with supports, shower seats and bedside memory. Your first postnatal week is your obstetrician or GP. In many cases commodes. All of this will be delivered one of the most important times in they also come to the hospital. The Other organizations your life. This is why our maternity nurses live throughout our serviced to you for free and picked up later. All nurses will always coordinate your areas, so there will always be one of the costs are covered by your health postnatal care in consultation with close-by. We provide postnatal care insurance and do not affect your Competences In the family you, so that we can meet your wishes near you, offering a small scale, deductible. It would be a good idea to 100% 100% 96% 95% and expectations, all within our familiar feel that is supported by the check in advance how many bed raisers 91% 90% 90% 91% 90% 90% 89% 90% 89% 86% 87% 86% 86% 86% 86% possibilities. We want to get you off to stability of a large organisation. you will be needing. At 37 weeks your 81% 80% a good start. Attention to your health, bed should be at a height of 80 cm, 4 1 80% 80% 78% 5 care and nutrition is our priority. Our So that you can be informed in advance measured from the top of the mattress. 70% 70% nurses will help you with this and will about what maternity care entails, you On our website you can find a link to

60% 60% ensure rest and regularity, so that you are first receiving this information the Duxxie order page, where you can can fully recover from childbirth and brochure. We also have an extensive order easily and quickly. Supplier 50% 50% can really enjoy your baby and your website. After registering you will Medipoint will deliver and pick up from 0% 0% Always takes the Always takes the personal Always has a close postnatal care. At the end of the first receive fun weekly information about your home for free throughout the cliënts wishes into situation, cultural cooperation between the postpartum week you will be able to the development of your child and your Netherlands. account background and cliënts maternity care assistant wishes into account and the midwife take care of your baby on your own, pregnancy. This will be supplemented by Always alert well-cared for Always friendly with confidence and self-assurance. useful tips and advice, nifty instructional Always self-reliant Always respectful Always forthcoming Always Do you have specific wishes, or did you videos, product information, offers and have multiple births or a Caesarean? much more. If you haven’t done so yet, If that is the case, our maternity or if you registered via your health Our maternity nurses are rated 6% better on The collaboration between our maternity nurses nurses will take good care of you. insurance or through a different channel attentiveness than maternity nurses at other and obstetricians is rated at least 8% better than and still want to receive the weekly organisations. other maternity care providers. pregnancy email, you can register via kraamzorgdewaarden.nl/zwangermail. during the postnatal care we reassess Early delivery assistance whether that number of hours still fits All our maternity nurses are trained in early delivery assistance, which means that you can request a maternity nurse before your your situation. If it doesn’t, the number scheduled delivery. She can come to you as soon as dilation starts and help you throughout the entire birth. A safe, relaxed of hours needed is determined in environment is good for a normal delivery and postnatal recovery. The nurse can motivate you and your partner or support you when consultation with your obstetrician. the contractions begin. Should you want some time together, the nurse will in any event be nearby if you need her. Do you want to You can also buy extra hours outside make use of this early assistance option? Discuss it with your obstetrician, who will then know that a maternity nurse has to be called the indicated hours at your own ex- earlier. These hours are also covered by your health insurance, they are partum hours that are separate from the postnatal hours so they pense. If you are hospitalised for will not be deducted from your regular care hours. several days, the total postnatal hours at home is reduced. as our possibilities. These agreements tary insurance policies that you have, support can explain your situation when making Is a different nurse coming? are included in the care plan. consult your policy provisions as to The Netherlands is unique in that so You can attend a breastfeeding course the appointment for the first interview. During your postnatal care week you whether you owe this deductible in its many women give birth at home. at various locations within our serviced During the intake interview the consul- may get a different maternity nurse to Deferred postnatal care or incubator entirety or partially. Obstetricians and maternity nurses are areas. These courses are given by our tant gives you information about your take over your care. This may be aftercare highly trained to assist you at home lactation specialists, who will teach pregnancy, the birth and the upcoming unavoidable for reasons of high de- This type of care is intended for mo- Care guarantee with the birth of your child. You get you about breastfeeding. They are postnatal week. The indication for mand, vacation, illness or part-time thers whose baby, after being placed in As a large and flexible maternity care extra care hours for this assistance with always available, during your postnatal postnatal hours will be coordinated status of the nurse. For maternity an incubator or for another reason, provider, Kraamzorg de Waarden is able your labour. Your obstetrician or GP will care and beyond. You can contact them based on the national Maternity care nurses who also have a family it is too comes home only after 10 days. This to offer you a guarantee of care. This determine together with you when the by phone or e-mail for advice. Please indication protocol. You can of course difficult to work for eight straight days. modality consists of care for the baby, means that you can count on maternity maternity nurse should come. You can visit our website for more information. ask the consultant any other questions It may also be too burdensome for older information and advice. care under any circumstances, even reach us 24/7 at 088 130 17 18. 6 1 7 you may have. nurses. We strive to be a good employer during vacation periods or unexpected Intake interview by offering our maternity nurses the To find out whether you are eligible for birth peaks. Assistance with home birth Our consultant will contact you around Number of postnatal hours option to work in four-day rosters, so this type of care, it is best that you The maternity nurse will get all the week 25 of your pregnancy to make an It is important that you and your child that they can improve and maintain contact your health insurer or read the necessary tools ready for the delivery appointment for an intake interview. get off to a good start. This is why in their work pleasure and working condi- provisions of your insurance policy. The birth (if that hasn’t been done already), will This interview takes place before week the Netherlands we work with a Natio- tions. We are also bound by collective support you and your partner during the 34 of your pregnancy. If you are ex- nal Maternity care indication protocol, labour agreements and the Working Health insurers Do you want to give birth at home or at delivery, and will help keep things pecting a , the interview intended to allocate the number of Hours Act, which regulates obligatory Kraamzorg de Waarden has a contract the hospital? This can be a tough relaxed. She will assist the obstetrician will take place no later than week 32 of postnatal hours objectively and rest periods for employees. All our with all Dutch health insurers to choice, as both options have pros and your pregnancy. transparently. The consultant sets maternity nurses are licensed and provide postnatal care. All indicated cons. It is important that you choose a together with you the number of hours experienced, and they all love their postnatal hours fall under the Health place where you feel comfortable. For If this isn’t your first child, the intake that fit your personal situation. The job. If you get a different carer, rest Insurance Act and are part of the basic example, for your hospital of choice get interview takes place at home or by number of hours that the maternity assured that proper transfer has been insurance package. You do have to pay more information about open days/ phone. This will depend on your health nurse is with you if you deliver at home arranged because our maternity nurse a legally mandated deductible for the evenings, or try out the ride to the insurance, and house calls are made are partum hours and are separate from has been consulting with you daily on postnatal hours provided (outside of hospital. only under special circumstances. You the postnatal hours. After the birth and your expectations and wishes, as well the delivery hours). For any supplemen- in the delivery. After the birth she will Start-up care In most cases our maternity nurses Our maternity nurse Sanne keeps a blog, which take care of you and the baby, and will If you gave birth at the hospital or a have a breast pump. Using a pump is a you can read at www.kraamzorgdewaarden.nl stay with you for at least two hours birthing centre, we provide evening and very individual matter and depends on after the delivery, closely monitoring night start-up care as needed. Start-up your situation during the week of both your health conditions. care is a minimum of 2 hours. postnatal care. So do not purchase a breast pump a priori. You can rent or Childbirth at the hospital Breastfeeding buy a breast pump from www.dadashop.nl. our maternity nurses interact respectfully. to alert for potential complications. If the care process. She will do her best You go to the hospital when dilation It goes without saying that they are there are changes in your or your baby’s to make your postnatal care an starts. The maternity nurse will call the and formula Formula also specialised in postnatal care health condition, the nurse will warn unforgettable experience that will hospital. In some hospitals our maternity There is a variety of reasons to opt for following a Caesarean or multiple your obstetrician or GP. become a warmly cherished memory. nurses are present to assist with the Breastfeeding standard formula feeding. If there are births. All the nurses have completed delivery. You will have to pay the Breastfeeding is the best start that allergies and/or eczema in the family first aid and resuscitation training. General health information and Evaluation transportation costs. Basic insurance you can give your baby. We will do our and you decide not to breastfeed, Besides assisting with deliveries, their recommendations The maternity nurse will consult with does not cover outpatient hospital births best to make your breastfeeding hypoallergenic formula feeding can be tasks include: The maternity nurse will teach you how you every day about your wishes and but supplementary insurance does successful. Our maternity nurses will a good choice. Do not decide about this to take care of the baby, and will give possibilities, and how various tasks partially, so make sure that you read fully support and assist you in this on your own, you should consult in Monitoring the health of mother and you information, advice and practical should be done. The agreements made your policy provisions thoroughly. After process. We also have lactation advance with your obstetrician or GP. child tips. She fulfils an important role in are recorded in the care plan log. This giving birth as a hospital outpatient specialists to give you that little extra In any event, make sure you have a The health of mother and child is assisting with breastfeeding as well as allows for proper transfer to your you are sent home as quickly as possible. support when you need it. To prepare, package of formula and two bottles at foremost. The maternity nurse will help formula feeding. obstetrician or GP as well as other medics As soon as you know when you can go you can also follow a breastfeeding home. Our maternity nurse will also you with self-care and daily checking of and Children’s healthcare services. home, you can call for a maternity nurse. course given by one of our organisation’s provide all the assistance you need for your temperature, pulse, fluids, cervical Basic housekeeping 8 1 9 If you give birth at the hospital because lactation specialists. formula feeding, and will instruct you condition, breasts, legs, urine, stools, Depending on the number of postnatal Always available, 24/7 of a medical indication, these costs are on how to prepare the formula. and stitches if applicable. In short, she hours the maternity nurse may perform Has your nurse gone home and you reimbursed. Some benefits of breastfeeding your baby: focuses on your general well-being and some basic housekeeping tasks in have a question or are unsure about • protection against infections Advantages of formula: makes sure you get enough rest. Care addition to caring for you and the something? You can call our expert Birthing centre • protection against allergies • anyone can administer it for the child includes checking the baby. This will enhance hygienic staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week Birthing centres are being opened in an • specially formulated for your baby • you know exactly what your child is baby’s urination, stools, umbilical cord, conditions at home. In addition to the at the following phone number: increasing number of regions. You don’t getting colour, breathing, drinking and weight. nurse’s regular tasks you can make need a medical indication to give birth And some benefits of breastfeeding She will look after the baby’s general direct arrangements with her about 088 130 17 18 at these centres. Your own obstetrician for you: Our maternity nurses well-being too. Everything she checks other things you find important. Such will go with you, and our maternity • it can positively influence the All our maternity nurses are licensed is recorded in the care plan log, so that mutual agreements can be made if There is always someone available to nurses assist in some centres. The costs attachment process between you and and are continuously updating their your obstetrician or GP always remains sufficient hours are available. The nurse answer your question. If necessary, are the same as those for an outpatient your baby training in compliance with the latest up-to-date. The nurse has regular will also listen to you and receive your they will refer you to an expert or have hospital birth. • breastmilk is always available and at guidelines. They will fit the care to your visitors, plus provide care and an expert contact you back. the right temperature specific needs and respect your perso- contact and consults with your attention to other family members nal space, lifestyle and religious obstetrician. She is also the eyes and and involve them in beliefs. We assume that our clients and ears of the obstetrician and is the first Kraamzorg de Waarden also sees the Workplace trainer with breastfeeding that’s tailored to training process as a social responsibility. The workplace trainer coaches your situation. Do you have problems Maternity nurses-in-training are maternity nurses as they adjust to placing the baby, or is the milk not thoroughly prepared as professional their practice. She discusses the care flowing? The maternity nurse will assist practitioners. Interns and freshly together with you and the new staff you in this process. She receives extra Who will I be dealing with? graduated staff are coached during member, and takes your personal training every year from our lactation the entire postnatal care period by a situation into account. If needed, specialists to provide you with the best maternity nurse, to learn all the ins arrangements can be made for the possible breastfeeding assistance. The staff of Kraamzorg De Waarden and outs of daily practice. To safeguard trainer to be present on a daily basis the future quality standards of the to offer support. If problems persist, the maternity profession we ask that, in addition to nurse, the obstetrician or you yourself Kraamzorg deDe Waarden medewerkers not only employs van De maternity Waarden nurses – Consultant an experienced maternity nurse, you Lactation specialists can contact one of our lactation During the intake interview the consultant also welcome an intern or maternity Our lactation specialists are always specialists at any time. They can advise you may also interact with other staff before and during the will give your information about your nurse-in-training to your home. there for you, to provide extra support you by phone or come to your house pregnancy, the birth and the postnatal during or after the postnatal care week. postnatal care. care. Together you will determine the Many health insurers reimburse these number of postnatal care hours, based consultations in their entirety or on your situation and the Maternity partially. You can consult with our care indication protocol. All of our lactation specialists during as well as consultants have ample experience as after your pregnancy by calling this maternity nurses. phone number: 088 130 17 17. 10 1 11

Planner Team coach The planner is in charge of deploying The team coach is the point of contact the maternity nurses. She takes for the maternity nurse. She can make into account the agreements the a house call while the maternity nurse consultant made with you during is working there during the first the intake interview. postpartum week.

Our maternity nurses It goes without saying that our expert maternity nurses have a solid training Tip: The lactation specialist can also help and extensive practical know-how. you after the postnatal care. Every year they follow a comprehensive continued education programme to remain up-to-date on the newest insights and developments in their field. Working conditions from your home are covered by Kraamzorg Working in the maternity field is de Waarden. When the nurse uses her physically taxing, so we wish to attend own car to provide services to your family, you to the following: there is a fixed charge of € 0.27 per km, • To prevent the maternity nurse from payable directly to the maternity nurse. What do I really need to know? having back problems, your bed must Your family members are only allowed be at a height of 80 cm, measured to ride with the maternity nurse if she from the top of the mattress to the has passenger insurance. If the nurse floor. This is required during labour uses your car, you are liable for any Terms and conditions of maternity care and the postnatal care. If your bed is damages caused by the maternity nurse. Changes too low, no bed care will be provided. Our maternity care services are bound by stipulations that Registration In the course of the pregnancy changes • You cannot give birth or receive care on Parking confirmation, changes can take place that will affect the a waterbed. You will need another bed Parking may be a problem in large apply not only to registration but also to maternity nurses’ postnatal care, for example if you that can be adjusted to the suitable urban areas. If this is the case in your or cancellations move, get a new phone or email, or height. neighbourhood, we kindly request you working conditions. transfer to a different insurer. You • Cords, plugs and electrical devices the apply for a special parking permit for Registration and care contract should notify us immediately of these maternity nurse works with should your maternity nurse. The nurse will Your contract automatically becomes changes at klantenservice@kraamzorg. be safe. charge you for any parking costs valid after digital registration via our org so that we can update your • The place where the maternity she incurs. website or registration via your health information right away. care is being provided must be insurance. You will receive a written easily accessible. Use of keys 12 1 13 care agreement from us. Cancellations • Running water should be available on Lending keys to your maternity nurse is If circumstances change so that you the floor where the birth takes place at your own risk. Kraamzorg de Waarden For registrations by phone or via trade cannot or do not want to use our services, and you spend your postnatal care. cannot be held liable for any loss or theft. fairs or markets, the contract becomes please notify us immediately at • If you use a bath for a home birth, valid after you sign and return it. [email protected]. In such make sure that you have long sterile Liability cases there will still be a charge for the gloves for the maternity nurse. This Kraamzorg de Waarden accepts no You have the right to cancel the registration costs, as well as for the is compulsory for births in baths/pools. liability except in case of serious fault contract at no cost up to 14 days after intake interview if it already took place. • The Tobacco Act entitles our staff to or gross negligence. In the event of an it becomes valid. a smoke-free working environment. employee causing material damages a Service terms We therefore kindly request that deductible of € 45 per event applies. If you are younger than 18, the care you refrain from smoking in the The damage should be reported to our contract should always be signed by Kraamzorg de Waarden provides proximity of our staff. organisation without delay. (You should a legally appointed guardian. maternity care in conformity with the keep the damaged items so the damage applicable general terms and conditions Transportation costs can be expertly assessed). for maternity services. Additional terms The transportation costs incurred by and conditions may apply. the maternity nurse on her way to and Privacy policy Medication policy Other terms and conditions Complaints preferably in writing and immediately. To this end, it gives requested and Kraamzorg de Waarden respects your Our maternity nurses are not allowed to If the terms and conditions are not Though we strive to give you the best The complaints procedure at Kraamzorg unrequested advice to the management privacy, and treats and protects the recommend or administer medications. complied with during the provision of possible care, there may be situations de Waarden complies with the Healthcare on topics relevant to clients. The personal data of its clients and website This falls under the responsibility of care, you can talk with the maternity in which you are not fully satisfied with Quality, Complaints and Disputes Act council follows the organisational visitors with the utmost care. We your obstetrician or GP. nurse about it. If no solution is found the care provided. If you do not arrive (WKKGZ). For more information, see the policy critically and checks whether the comply with the requirements set by she will contact her team coach, who at a solution with the maternity nurse, complaints procedure in our website. clients’ interests are really being listened the General Data Protection Regulation Obligation to inform clients about will then try to find a suitable solution please contact our complaints to. You can reach our participation (GDPR). Please see the privacy state- deploying maternity nurses-in-training with you. department. Submit your complaint Participation Council council by calling 088 130 17 17 or via ment on our website for additional Kraamzorg de Waarden is a certified promptly, so that we can try solving it The Participation Clients of Care www.kraamzorgdewaarden.nl. information. teaching business, which means that BSN control during the postnatal care period. Any Institutions Act stipulates that every care can be provided by a maternity Our staff is legally required to check complaints about damage must be care provider must have a participation nurse-in-training. We work together your BSN when care starts, so the submitted in writing within five working council. This council promotes the What else is with several school and multiple maternity nurse will ask you for a days of completion of the postnatal care. interests of clients who use maternity learning trajectories. Maternity nurses- legitimate form of ID. care. It also assesses the effects of the important? in-training practice their profession If your complaint is not handled organisation’s policy on the care and under expert guidance. Confidentiality satisfactorily, you can let us know – services provided to clients. Other facts about The staff of Kraamzorg de Waarden is postnatal care The Working Hours Act and collective bound by confidentiality regarding labour agreements anything they hear, see or experience When employing maternity nurses, during the performance of their duties. Division of responsibility between Kraamzorg de Waarden complies with 14 1 15 maternity nurse and obstetrician the Working Hours Act and collective Reporting code Your obstetrician is responsible for the labour agreements (CAOs). Any institution that comes into contact postnatal care. If there are any problems, with children is required to work with the maternity nurse will always consult the national reporting code. The with the obstetrician. purpose of the reporting code is to support professionals in dealing with signs of domestic violence and child abuse.

Evaluation To keep improving the quality of our care services, we highly value your opinion. You can give us feedback on the customer evaluation form that will be sent to you digitally a few weeks after the postnatal care ends. Every mother-to-be needs a basic Important: For a birth bath at home, For formula feeding maternity package – a layette. You can have long sterile gloves for the maternity • 2 bottles* request this package from your health nurse. Without these gloves she is not • 2 pacifiers, special for newborns* insurer or order it from our website, allowed to assist you with the water birth. • 1 bottlebrush www.dadashop.nl. • type of food in consultation with Mother obstetrician or GP Basic maternity set • 1 digital clinical thermometer • 8 cellulose mats (no ear thermometer) For breastfeeding What things do I need? • 1 pack sterile gauze pads • 3 sets bed linens (2 if there is a • nursing bra (2 or 3) • 1 cotton wool wads (50 gr) dryer at home) • nursing pads • 1 sterile umbilical cord clamp • as needed: storage containers or bags Your layette list • 1 bottle 70% alcohol Baby • as needed: nursing pillow • 2 packs maternity sanitary pads • 1 clinical thermometer (no ear • 2 packs sanitary pads thermometer) Vitamins You will need quite a few things during and after the birth. • 2 birth mattresses (thin) • min. 3 rompers, sizes 50-56, 62-68* • Vitamin K, only for breastfeeding Tip: It is recommended • 1 pack maternity sanitary pads • min. 3 clothing sets, sizes 50-56, 62-68* • Vitamin D, for both formula and So that you don't forget anything, we have put together a to wash the layette in advance, (large) or 1 pack paper napkin liners • 2 caps* breastfeeding for reasons of hygiene and to • a mattress cover or water-resistant • 12 hydrophilic nappies/cloths* detachable list that you can take with you when you go avoid skin irritations. Do not molton sheet (place on the mattress • 6 hydrophilic washcloths* Tip: You cannot get the breastfeeding use fabric softener. You can use 5/6 weeks in advance, cover can be • 8 spit cloths* started, are having problems with it, shopping. The maternity package is easy to order via our a clothes dryer. attached with double-sided tape) • 2 packs disposable nappies, or 18 or want to stop because you’re going nappies (preshaped) with accessories back to work? You can order an electric webshop: www.dadashop.nl. Other supplies if using cotton nappies* breast pump from www.dadashop.nl. • 1 roll toilet paper • cradle or crib and mattress* 161 17 Before you buy, we recommend • 1 pack salt (to rinse the birth laundry) • 2 moltons or flannel slipcovers* Supplies for household tasks: you visit www.ncj.nl or • 2 buckets (one new/clean for the • 3 bottom sheets or fitted sheets (2 if • 6 household cloths (washable at 60°C) www.veiligheid.nl for information baby bath) you have a dryer)* • 1 mop about the various things you will • 2 trash bin liners • 3 top sheets (2 if you have a dryer)* • 1 mopping stick be needing. • emergency lighting (torch) • 2 baby blankets* • 1 portable laundry basket • 1 soap pump or hand gel, unscented • 2 aluminium seamless hot water bottles* (if it isn’t included in the maternity • 2 hot water bottle sleeves (non-padded)* Supplies you can order from www. package) • 1 changing mat dadashop.nl. • 1 bottle disinfectant (if requested by • 1 baby bath and 1 bath stand • bedpan your obstetrician) (preferably with drain stopper) • bed raisers • 1 measuring cup or bottle with nozzle • baby wash gel • a back support, as needed (to rinse) • 1 hairbrush and comb • 1 pack plastic sandwich bags • 2 bad caps or 2 large bath towels* * Adjust the number of articles (to dispose of sanitary napkins) • vaseline (for buttocks/face) depending on the number of • 1 pair long sterile gloves (required • as needed: carton nail file babies. If you expect a small baby, for water birth at home) adjust the size of the clothing too.

For the mother-to-be: hospital card proof of identity What do I bring to the insurance card pregnancy card hospital? Kraamzorg de Waarden care plan your regular medication glasses or contacts Giving birth at the hospital two pyjamas/nightgowns or loose-fitting T-shirts toiletries and cosmetics Your obstetrician or GP will determine when exactly you will go enough comfortable underwear and a supportive (nursing) bra to the hospital for the birth. You can reach us 24/7 at 088 130 comfortable socks, not too tight bathrobe 17 18. Call as soon as possible after your baby is born (even if slippers a set of clothes to go home it’s the middle of the night), once you have signed parking money and change for a wheelchair 18 1 18 the discharge papers. cell phone and charger camera tablet/iPad/music reading material something to eat and drink

For the baby: Romper(s) of top(s), e.g. sizes 50/56 and 62 2 sets of clothing: 1 set if you have to stay overnight, 1 set if you can go home socks cap coat blankie approved car seat You can find more No stuffed animals in the bed Baby tub or sink information about safe The baby can sink its nose and mouth Whether you bathe the baby in a baby sleep and a safe sleeping into a stuffed animal, obstructing its tub or sink, the recommended height environment for your child breathing. When buying stuffed is 90 cm. at www.opvoeden.nl and animals, watch out that they don’t www.veiligheid.nl. What should I pay have any soft plastic parts. Smoking? Not near the little one We strongly advise against smoking attention to? Hot water bottles during and after pregnancy or in the When using hot water bottles, safety immediate vicinity of your child. and prevention of burns is very • There is clear link between smoking Safety advice important. You should therefore be and crib death. Chances of crib alert for the following with bottles: death are higher if the mother • Does the cap have an inner rubber actively smokes during and after Your child’s safety is of course first and foremost. Kraamzorg de Safe sleep cap that is in poor condition? the pregnancy. Passive smoking also Here are some recommendations so Replace the rubber or the entire cap. increases the risk of crib death. Waarden keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field. that you can create a safe sleeping • Is the bottle damaged, does it have • Babies and young children are environment for your baby. The cradle rust stains or dents? Do not use sensitive to smoke. The smoke or crib should have a bottom with the bottle. irritates the eyes and the mucosa of ventilation holes or a slatted base. Air • Is the screw thread damaged? the mouth, nose, throat and airways. must circulate, so the sides should not Do not use the bottle. • Babies and young children who grow be closed. The distance between the • Always check the bottle for leaks. up in a smoky environment are in 201 21 rods must not exceed 6.5 cm. Crib Does the cap leak? Then replace the fact already beginning to smoke at bumpers are not recommended. Children cap or the entire bottle. Use of other/ a young age. This can be detrimental younger than 2 years sleep the safest electric models is at your own risk. to the child’s health in the short in a baby sleeping bag or under a and the long term. blanket with a sheet. A sleeping bag is If you have any concerns or want more • Children whose parents smoke have safe when it fits properly and the neck information about a specific product clearly higher chances of developing and arm holes go in at the right place. or product group, visit www.NCJ.nl, airway problems that children of Make the bed with the blanket and www.veiligheid.nl and non-smokers. Chances of asthma are sheet in a solid and short fit, with the www.consumentenbond.nl. likewise demonstrably higher when feet against the foot of the crib. parents smoke around the baby. Baby changing table • For more information, visit Blanket, sheet and mattress cover The baby changing table should be solid. www.rokeninfo.nl and Do not use a loose blanket and/or A good working height is around 90 cm. www.ikstopnu.nl. sheet in the cradle or bed, as it could obstruct the baby’s breathing. It goes without saying that our maternity nurses will not smoke in your house. And when I go into labour? Tip: Before labour, have a loose-fitting T-shirt ready. Even for home births it makes sense to have things ready if you unexpectedly The baby announces itself have to deliver the baby at the hospital.

You’re finally there: you’re going into labour! If you prepare

in advance you will feel more confident and relaxed.

Labour and postnatal care at home What should happen first? Birth at the hospital and postnatal You can call us 24 hours a day at Your obstetrician or GP will determine • Bring both the room where you will care at home 088 130 17 18. We will coordinate with when it’s time to contact Kraamzorg de be delivering and the baby room to a Your obstetrician or GP will determine you the time at which the maternity 221 23 Waarden. We are reachable 24 hours a temperature of 23˚C. whether you should go to the hospital nurse will come to your home. day at phone number 088 130 17 18. If • Place one or two hot water bottles in to deliver the baby. In many cases the you want the maternity nurse to be the cradle or bed. It is helpful to maternity nurse will come along to the Call us there earlier, you can use early delivery wrap the baby’s clothes around a hot hospital to support you and assist the 1. As quickly as possible after your baby assistance. Discuss this with your water bottle. Have six nappies ready obstetrician if the birth location changes. is born (also at night). obstetrician. and place two buckets by your bed: After the baby is born, contact us as 2. Once you have signed the discharge one for the wash and one with a bin soon as possible to let us know when papers. liner for gloves, maternity mats, you are returning home. pads, placenta, etc. Have a torch ready just in case you lose power unexpectedly. Tip: To transport your baby from the hospital to its new home, The maternity nurse will need a table we advise you to use a car seat that meets all the European to place all her materials (an ironing safety requirements. Practise using the car seat beforehand board will also do). so that you know how it works. How about the JGZ (Children’s healthcare services)? Where can I go for...

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Postnatal care and the JGZ are different, but the JGZ can also Kraamzorg de Waarden www.opvoeden.nl More information about smoking lactation specialists Informational website for reliable www.rokeninfo.nl and www.ikstopnu.nl help you before, during and after your postnatal care. phone: (088) 130 17 17 information about parenting, from (Mon-Fri office hours) preconception to puberty. www.deverloskundige.nl (088) 130 17 18 Website of the obstetricians’ association, (Sat-Sun & Holidays 10 AM-noon) VeiligheidNL with extensive information about pregnancy, phone: 020 511 45 11 birth and postnatal care. Our maternity organisation and Transfer regular physical examinations. Your La Leche League Nederland www.veiligheid.nl Children’s healthcare services are two At the end of postnatal care the child may also get vaccinated against (breastfeeding information) different organisations that collaborate maternity nurse and your obstetrician certain diseases. phone: 0111 41 31 89 Consumers’ Association And if I want to 241 25 with each other. Children’s healthcare will jointly transfer you to the Children’s www.lalecheleague.nl www.consumentenbond.nl/veilig-slapen read more? services is involved in the following healthcare services in your region. aspects of maternity care: Verbal transfers are also made in special Kenniscentrum Borstvoeding More information about pelvic issues On the Internet you can find a variety of circumstances. (breastfeeding information) www.bekkenbodem4all.nl informative, beautiful, funny and cool • organising pregnancy and postnatal www.borstvoeding.com helpline: 0184-641812 books about pregnancy, birth, nutrition and gymnastics; Free clinic (Mon 9 AM-noon & Thu 1-4 PM) parenting. You can also borrow many of Overdrachtformulier JGZ weken • offering parenting courses; The district nurse will make an Overdrachtformulier JGZ these books from the public library. Zwangerschapsduur Invullen door de kraamverzorgende (Kopie voor de kraamzorg) Opname moeder: ja/nee, aantal dagen: Gegevens moeder/vader: Reden opname: Invullen door de kraamverzorgende (Kopie voor de kraamzorg) Naam moeder: Naam ziekenhuis: Gegevens moeder/vader: • running a free clinic for infants and appointment for an intake visit at your Geboortedatum moeder: Naam gynaecoloog: Nutrition Naam vader: Naam moeder: Zwangerschapsduur weken Tijdelijk verblijfplaats moeder en kind*: Adres: Geboortedatum moeder: Opname moeder: ja/nee, aantal dagen: Postcode en woonplaats: Naam vader: Reden opname: Telefoonnummer: Adres: Naam ziekenhuis: toddlers; home. She will explain how things Personeelsnummer 1: phone: 070 306 88 88 Postcode en woonplaats: Naam gynaecoloog: Personeelsnummer 2: Gegevens kraamzorg: Telefoonnummer: Tijdelijk verblijfplaats moeder en kind*: Personeelsnummer 3: Naam kraamzorgorganisatie: Voornaam kraamverzorgendeGegevens 1: kraamzorg: • information and advice about your work with the free clinic and enter Voornaam kraamverzorgende 2: ja/nee www.voedingscentrum.nl Naam kraamzorgorganisatie: Contactpersoon: Voornaam kraamverzorgende 3: Voornaam kraamverzorgende 1: Personeelsnummer 1: Reeds contact gehad met JGZ rond gezin? ja/nee Voornaam kraamverzorgende 2: Contactpersoon: Personeelsnummer 2: Zo ja, datum: Voornaam kraamverzorgende 3: O Nee, achtergebleven bij gezin Personeelsnummer 3: baby’s growth and development. information into your baby’s medical Hierover ook contact gehad met verloskundige? Reeds contact gehad met JGZ rond gezin? ja/nee Zo ja, datum: Zo ja, datum: Contactpersoon: Overdracht verzonden naar JGZ? O Ja, datum O Dysmatuur Hierover ook contact gehad met verloskundige? ja/nee O Á terme O Prematuur Zo ja, datum: dagen Contactpersoon: Gegevens controles tijdens de kraamperiode: O Serotien record, plus answer your questions Overdracht verzonden naar JGZ? O uur Ja, datum O Nee, achtergebleven bij gezin Naam/Achternaam kind: uur (kraamzorguren) om over Meerling: ja/nee Duur kraamzorg: Navelstop af: ja/nee Geboortedatum enGegevens tijdstip: controles tijdens de kraamperiode:

Datum laatste verzorgingsdag:Naam/Achternaam kind: Behandeld: ja/nee Hearing test and heel puncture about care and feeding. At the clinic, Geslacht: O mannelijkDuur kraamzorg: O vrouwelijk uur (kraamzorguren) over dagen O Prematuur O Dysmatuur Hoofdomtrek: gram Herindicatie kraamzorg:Geboortedatum ja/nee en tijdstip: om Bilirubine uur waarde: O Serotien O Á terme gram Zo ja, reden: Datum laatste verzorgingsdag: Apgar score: Meerling: ja/nee gram Gewicht bij geboorte: e meconiumlozing: Geslacht: O mannelijk O vrouwelijk Dag 1 Navelstop af: Thuis/Poliklinisch/Ziekenhuis ja/nee During the first postpartum week the physician and the nurse will give Laagste gewicht:Herindicatie kraamzorg: ja/nee Gewicht bij afsluiting kraamzorg: Zo ja, reden: Lengte: Gewicht bij geboorte: gram Hoofdomtrek: Plaats geboorte kind: Laagste gewicht: gram Bilirubine waarde: Behandeld: ja/nee Naam ziekenhuis: someone from youth services will come you advice about feeding, care and Gewicht bij afsluiting kraamzorg: gram Apgar score: Gegevens overgenomen van partusverslag ziekenhuis?: ja/nee Lengte: Dag 1e meconiumlozing: Aangeboren afwijking: ja/nee Plaats geboorte kind: Thuis/Poliklinisch/Ziekenhuis Testes ingedaald: Links: ja/nee Rechts: dag ja/nee BijzonderhedenNaam ziekenhuis: met betrekking dag tot t/m navel to you. She will give your baby a parenting, and your child will receive Icterus:Gegevens ja/nee overgenomen vanaf van partusverslag ziekenhuis?: ja/nee BijzonderhedenAangeboren huilgedrag afwijking: baby: ja/nee BijzonderhedenTestes ingedaald: slaapgedrag Links: baby: ja/nee Rechts: ja/nee Bijzonderheden met betrekking tot navel *)Icterus: indien van ja/nee toepassing vanaf dag t/m dag Bijzonderheden huilgedrag baby: Vsnr: 6-010514 Bijzonderheden slaapgedrag baby:

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261 27 For more information, visit our extensive website www.kraamzorgdewaarden.nl

Our maternity nurses work in small teams and are either affiliated with your obstetrician’s practice or collaborate closely with your obstetrician or GP.

Kraamzorg de Waarden is a reliable and professional organisation, and you will experience that our licensed maternity nurses will do everything they can to make your postnatal care go as pleasantly and as well as possible, giving your new family the best possible start.

Kraamzorg de Waarden works in conformity with the guidelines of the WHO code and UNICEF, and has an ISO/HKZ quality certificate. Kraamzorg de Waarden employs certified lactation specialists for questions about feeding. Kraamzorg de Waarden has a contract with all /Admix/10.000/vsnr. 13-130220120 /Admix/10.000/vsnr. Dutch health insurers to provide maternity care. ©

Kraamzorg de Waarden has locations in Almere, Alphen aan den Rijn, De Bilt, Den Helder, Gorinchem, Gouda, Hillegom, Hoorn, Huizen, Oud-Beijerland and Schoonhoven. Kraamzorg de Waarden de Kraamzorg

Stichting Kraamzorg de Waarden Groep Mailing address: PO Box 538 2870 AH Schoonhoven General phone 088 130 17 17 Delivery line 088 130 17 18 [email protected] www.kraamzorgdewaarden.nl