#22 Who’s Who in Your Birth Team?

Who's Who in Your Dutch Birth Team?Pregnant in the Netherlands and confused by words like verloskundige, kraamverzorgster or GGD? In this episode, we explain who does what — from pregnancy to postpartum.During Pregnancy & BirthFirst-Line Midwife (Verloskundige)Your main provider if you’re low-risk.You contact them after a positive test. They guide your pregnancy and attend your birth at home, birth center, or hospital (without medical indication).Clinical MidwifeWorks in the hospital. You meet her if you request pain relief or develop a medical indication. She takes over when care transfers to the hospital.GynecologistMedical doctor and surgeon. Involved if there are complications, interventions, or a cesarean birth.Birth DoulaHired by you. Non-medical support.Provides emotional, physical and informational support, plus continuous presence during labor.Hospital NurseAssists with monitoring, IV lines, and practical needs during hospital birth.Maternity Nurse (Kraamverzorgster)Assists during home birth and supports you up to 8 days postpartum — monitoring mother and baby, helping with feeding, and doing light household tasks.PostpartumMaternity Nurse (Kraamverzorgster)MidwifeChecks your recovery and baby’s health.Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)Board-certified breastfeeding specialist.Lactation CounselorEducated in breastfeeding support.GGD / ConsultatiebureauPerforms heel prick test, hearing test, monitors development, and offers vaccinations. For illness, contact your GP.Postpartum DoulaOptional extra support after the maternity nurse leaves — practical and emotional help.Get in TouchExpecting Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Meetup You can find us each month at our pregnancy and postpartum meetup where we help you build your community, make friends, and answer all of your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum questions! More info atpregnantineindhoven.comGet in Touch Julianna FeronWebsite: juliannaferon.comInstagram: @julianna.feron Free call: Meeting with Julianna - Julianna FeronAnna Latham Website: empoweredbirthservices.nlInstagram @empowered.birth.services Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555058594931Schedule a FREE call to see how I can best support you at https://calendly.com/empoweredbirthservices/30min