Home birth
With a home birth you give birth in your own familiar environment with the professional guidance of two midwives. Our midwifery team is trained to manage normal, low-risk deliveries.
Why give birth at home?
A home birth may sound a bit strange to you, or you didn't even know it was an option.
With our northern neighbors it is the most normal thing in the world to give birth to your baby at home. Together we provide a safe haven where you can welcome your baby in peace and quiet in your own way and at your own pace.
Your familiar nest is the place where you can be completely yourself, surrounded by your own things and with the people around you that you have chosen, which ensures that your birth hormones flow optimally. They are your ally for a natural birth.
Siblings can experience the arrival of your baby differently and you don't have to go anywhere after birth.
Broertjes of zusjes kunnen de komst van je baby anders meemaken en je hoeft nergens meer heen na de geboorte...
Water birth
You can also give birth in the bath at home.
The warm water is soothing and relieves pain when you have contractions. Many mothers sigh with relief, find new courage and are able to cope better when they are in the water. Logically you'll often want to stay in the water for the birth. The transition from being sheltered in your belly to being born becomes a bit softer for your little one.
The contraction time becomes shorter on average in the bath and you move more easily with your belly in the water.
To move around freely it's important to have enough space and soft walls. That's why we sell baths for giving birth, and you can rent everything you need to fill them and empty them quickly at Bolle Buik.
Do you want to give birth at home?
If you would like to give birth at home, it's important to us that your pregnancy goes smoothly and without complications. To be able to assess whether your pregnancy is proceeding without risks, we would like to monitor you closely with our entire team. This way we get to know each other well and build your story together. We will visit you at home around 35 weeks of pregnancy. Together we will consider whether the home is suitable for a home birth and go over the practical matters involved in a home birth. View the materials list here.
An alternative to a home birth is Birth & Breakfast. If you would like to have the experience of a home birth, but are unsure whether you can have it at home, feel free to inquire about Birth & Breakfast.
What if it goes differently?
We can't plan how labor and birth will go, they happen to usWhen complications arise during labor or delivery, we do not take any risks. With a suitcase full of materials and medication, we can provide the necessary help at home. If necessary, we will continue the guidance in the hospital.
How much does a home birth cost?
Your mutuality pays us directly a part of our salary. The other part will be on your expense : €1500 on a weekday , or € 2100 in the weekend. Halth insurances can refund this cost when you send them our invoice. We gladly explain all this when we get to know you ! Do check out what your insurancy police refunds and on what conditions.
Who will be present at my birth?
That depends on the moment your baby choses to be born ! We organise your care as a team, and take turns to be on call. That is why we recommend you to get to know all 4 of us, so that you can feel confident and familiar with all of us, when you ask for our help in labor...