In the Netherlands, kraamzorg is a unique part of postpartum care: a maternity nurse comes to your home during the first week after birth to help with recovery, baby care, and household tasks. It’s part of the Dutch healthcare system and is covered by insurance.

Holistic Kraamzorg care includes everything you'd expect from mainstream Dutch kraamzorg: monitoring your healing, checking your baby’s wellbeing, supporting feeding, and guiding you through the basics of newborn care. But it also brings something more: space to pause, to feel, to be held.

As a holistic kraamzorg provider, I care for your body with warm, nourishing meals and snacks rooted in Ayurvedic principles, sometimes with a touch of Mediterranean flavours. When possible, I offer bodywork like gentle massage or belly binding, helping you reconnect with your body after birth.

I care for your heart too, listening without judgment, making space for all the emotions that may come up.

My role is to guide you through establishing a healthy breastfeeding journey, decoding your baby’s cues, setting up a restful sleep environment, and delivering essential newborn care, all while embracing and supporting the entire family’s transformation with compassion and love.

Did you know you can choose your own independent kraamzorg provider?

If you're looking for more personalized, holistic care, you can opt for an independent kraamverzorgende like me.
I can offer more time, emotional support, and continuity than large agencies often can. And yes, my services are still reimbursed through your basic health insurance (sometimes you have to pay the "own participation contribution")

Choosing independent kraamzorg means choosing a more gentle, connected start to your postpartum journey.

As I am still a student, I can take on clients with EDD from November-December 2025. I am supervised and supported by my wonderful mentor, Siri Amrit Khalsa from www.empoweringbirth.nl

Tasks of the Kraamzorg provider

The kraamzorg provider’s main role is to closely monitor the health of both mother and baby. She offers valuable guidance and information, ensuring that you, as new parents, feel confident and well-informed to care for your baby after the kraamweek.

During Birth and Delivery:

• The kraamzorg provider supports the midwife during childbirth (if home birth of first line birth)

• Offers emotional and practical support to the expectant mother and her partner

• Cares for the baby after birth, performs physical checks, and assists with the first feeding.

• After the birth, she helps the mother shower or wash in bed, changes the bed, and tidies the maternity room.

• Then, the kraamweek begins!

During the kraamweek:

• Cares for both mother and baby with warmth and attentiveness.

• Performs physical checks on the mother, such as monitoring temperature, pulse, the position of the uterus, and any stitches.

• Checks the baby daily, including temperature, weight, discharge, skin condition, and overall well-being.

• Guides and supports you with bathing your baby and understanding their cues.

• Observes and records all relevant data in the maternity file, and consults the midwife if needed.

• Offers intensive support with breastfeeding. If you choose formula feeding, she supports you with that as well.

• Welcomes and manages visitors calmly and respectfully.

• Shares practical information, helpful tips, and personalised advice to help you quickly feel confident in caring for your baby.

Light Household Tasks:

• Changing the sheets in the mother's and baby's bed.

• Cleaning of the bathroom and toilet.

• The care of the daily laundry.