How do you choose a midwife practice that suits you?

Giving birth to a child is the most special thing there is. During childbirth, therefore, you want care and support that suits you. So choosing a midwife is very personal. But how do you choose the right midwife?

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5 tips to help choose the midwife that's right for you

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• Experiences of friends and family are always a good starting point
• Reviews online both on Google and Zorgkaart Nederland give a glimpse into the practice
• Always read the information about the practice's vision and methods on the website
• The size of the practice gives an idea of whether you will see many different faces. Also check to see if the practice employs additional observers. Many practices list only the regular midwives on the website, in reality they have a large shell of midwives doing shifts
• Facilities in practice, are the ultrasound's made in practice or outsourced? In the latter case, you often cannot be helped immediately if an urgent ultrasound needs to be made