Our care

Prenatal care

Pregnancy brings many changes: physical, emotional and mental. It is a special time in which professional support can be of great value.

Good medical follow-up during your pregnancy goes without saying, and you can count on a midwife for that too. Yet our care reaches much further than physical checks alone. What is often missing is just that bit of time and personal space, and that is exactly where we complete the picture.

We are an approachable point of contact that listens without judgement and guides you through all the questions, doubts and emotional changes this stage of life brings. A midwife stands beside you as a trusted person, source of information and support, from pregnancy until one year after the birth.

Introductory meeting

Are you considering midwifery care? Then we like to start with an introductory meeting. A first meeting in which we calmly take the time to get to know each other, answer your questions and look at how we can support you.

You can contact us in the way that feels most comfortable to you:

by phone
via WhatsApp
by message
by email

During this first contact we look together for a time that suits everyone to meet.

What can you expect?

For the introductory meeting we come to your home (or welcome you in midwife Eline’s practice). During this meeting we take the time to:

explain more about how we work
listen to your expectations and wishes
get to know each other better
answer first questions
look at how we can support you

An introductory meeting takes about one hour. We think it’s important that it feels right on both sides. That’s why we don’t open an official file yet during this meeting. Afterwards you get all the time you need to let the information settle and to decide whether you’d like us to support you.

When should I plan an introductory meeting?

From the very first suspicion, a positive pregnancy test or simply from the moment you feel you need a midwife by your side: you are always welcome. Even during those early, sometimes uncertain first weeks we can already mean a lot to you. The sooner we get to know each other, the longer and the more familiar our support throughout this whole adventure. Getting to know us later in pregnancy? You’re just as welcome. It’s never too late to call in a midwife.

And with a next pregnancy?

We love supporting families again during a second, third or later pregnancy. Even if we followed you before, we’re glad to plan another meeting. Every pregnancy, every baby and every family is different. So we like to take the time again to listen to your story, expectations and needs for this new period.

Support from your midwife

Midwives monitor the health of mum and baby through medical checks and pregnancy follow-up, but also pay attention to the wellbeing of you as a family. Pregnancy brings not only physical changes, but also emotional, mental and relational ones that call for clear and caring support.

We take the time to:

listen to how you’re really doing
give clear information
respond to your questions and worries

Together we plan tailored prenatal consultations, according to your needs and pace. You are entitled to 12 prenatal consultations with the midwife. In cooperation with the hospital following you, we plan a few fixed contact moments during pregnancy.

What happens during a consultation?

During a consultation we combine medical follow-up with personal support:

Getting to know each other and general information (first consultation)
Follow-up of pregnancy and general wellbeing
Room for your story: how are you really doing?
Medical checks (blood pressure, urine check, growth of the uterus …)
Determining the position and listening to the baby’s heartbeat
Room for questions and worries
Discussing and aligning further follow-up

Prenatal classes

Looking for more information? Our information sessions help you look forward to the birth and the first period with your child with knowledge, confidence and a reassured feeling. From 32 weeks of pregnancy you can choose a personal session at your home, with plenty of room for questions and individual support.

For each session we allow about 1.5 to 2 hours. We use visuals and practical examples to make the information as clear and recognisable as possible. We also share plenty of useful, evidence-based information, so you’re well prepared and can make conscious choices that suit your family.

Labour & birth

This information session helps you to be better informed about your choices, to look forward to the birth more consciously and to give birth with more confidence. This often contributes to a more positive birth experience.

We prepare you calmly and practically for the birth of your child, with insight into what happens in the body and how you can deal with it as a couple. Among other things we discuss:

how and when labour usually starts (and how to recognise the signs)
what contractions are exactly and how they can feel
the importance of a calm and safe environment
the importance of hormones, relaxation and trust during labour
the course of birth in the four stages of labour
when it’s time to leave for the hospital
what happens in a delivery room
what role your body plays and what you can do yourself to support the process
breathing, positions and ways to cope with contractions
the partner’s role during the birth
the importance of mindset, trust and letting go

We also take time to dispel myths and make room for all your questions, so you can look forward to the birth with more calm and confidence.

Breastfeeding

This information session prepares you for a good start with breastfeeding, what you can expect in the first period and how you can deal with any challenges. Good preparation increases the chance of a smoother breastfeeding period.

Among other things we discuss:

breastfeeding and pregnancy
how breastfeeding gets going after birth
the importance of skin-to-skin contact and an early start
how your baby feeds: recognising hunger and feeding signals
correct latching and positions
what “good feeding” means for a baby (frequency, behaviour, growth)
common challenges in the first days and weeks
pain, cracked nipples and how to prevent or address them
engorgement, milk supply and how it develops
pumping, combining with bottle feeding or returning to work
the partner’s role and how they can support

Here too we take time to answer your questions and align expectations, so you can begin the breastfeeding period with more calm and realistic knowledge.

Care and support after pregnancy loss

The grief of a lost pregnancy calls for gentleness and time. We are there for you with a listening ear, emotional support and medical follow-up at home.

Frequently asked questions about prenatal care

Does a midwife replace my gynaecologist?

No. Midwifery care complements the medical follow-up by your gynaecologist or GP, it does not replace it. We coordinate with the hospital caring for you and refer on in a targeted way where needed.

How many prenatal consultations am I entitled to?

You are entitled to 12 prenatal consultations with the midwife. We plan them together, tailored to your needs and pace, in coordination with the hospital.

From when can I follow prenatal classes?

From 32 weeks of pregnancy you can choose a personal information session at your home (about 1.5 to 2 hours), about labour and birth and about breastfeeding.

Can I turn to Juno after a pregnancy loss?

Yes. A midwife can support you with medical follow-up, a listening ear and guidance through grief, at home and at your own pace. You are entitled to 3 to 4 reimbursed visits. Read more on our pregnancy loss page.

Ready to get to know us?

Feel free to get in touch. We look forward to meeting you and exploring together how we can support you during this special time.