Bevalkracht maternity care
Personalized support from your very first ultrasound through to the postpartum period
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Are you looking for a maternity care professional in the Nijmegen area? We'd love to hear from you.
At Bevalkracht, I, Eva, am responsible for providing maternity care. Each month, I am able to support two families throughout their entire postpartum week. I offer a unique combination of maternity care and doula support, ensuring personalized guidance from bump to baby.
If you live in the Nijmegen region and are also interested in doula support, a private childbirth class, or postpartum support, I would be happy to check my availability around your due date. This allows us to provide continuous, familiar care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
My approach
Maternity Care as Part of a Continuous Care Journey
Around your due date, I intentionally create plenty of space in my personal life so I can be fully available to the families I support, day and night. This level of personal, dedicated, and continuous care is at the heart of my work. Because that availability and commitment are so valuable, I choose to offer maternity care exclusively in combination with doula support, a private childbirth class or postpartum support. This allows me to provide parents with a seamless care journey, guided by a familiar face, with personalised support and continuity from pregnancy through birth and into the postpartum period.
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Why I Offer This Combination
I strongly believe in the value of continuity of care. By getting to know each other during your pregnancy, I am able to provide truly personalized support tailored to you, your baby, and your family.
My goal is to help you transition gently into parenthood. Because when a new mother is supported and empowered to land softly in motherhood, her baby can land softly in the world.
„8 dagen lang hebben we een professionele, empathische, intrinsiek gemotiveerde kraamverzorgster aan ons bed gehad die echt hart heeft voor haar werk. Door Eva hebben we geleerd hoe je met liefde en aandacht voor een kindje kunt zorgen.“
My core focus
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Flexibility. I adapt my working hours to the needs of you and your family, providing support when you need it most.
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Postpartum care. Additional postpartum support is available, including sitz baths, postpartum massage, and restorative herbs to support your recovery.
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Warm, nourishing food. The right nutrition can make a significant difference in your postpartum recovery. I love cooking and take pleasure in preparing warm, nutrient-rich meals for you and your family.
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Skin-to-skin contact as the ultimate postpartum medicine. Skin-to-skin contact offers countless benefits for both you and your baby. It helps regulate your baby's blood sugar levels, heart rate, and body temperature, while also supporting breastfeeding and reducing stress for you as a parent.
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Knowledge and guidance. Drawing on my experience as a maternity care professional, doula, and postpartum caregiver, I help parents find their own path with expert guidance that builds confidence while leaving space for what feels right for their family.
Assisting your midwife
I provide professional support to your midwife during your labor, both at home and in the hospital in the case of a non-medical birth. I work closely with your midwife to ensure everything runs smoothly, and I am there for you and your partner with both emotional and practical support.
This care is covered by health insurance and is available from the moment labor begins.
Help with breastfeeding
Would you like to breastfeed? Then I devote plenty of time and attention to this during the postpartum week—not only by offering tips and advice, but also by creating a sense of calm and relaxation. This allows the breastfeeding hormones to do their work optimally, helping breastfeeding to get off to a good start. Together, we explore what feels best for you and your baby and work toward a comfortable and effective latch.
Care for your whole family
Are you already parents and expecting another baby? Then I offer care for the whole family. Special attention is given to your older child(ren), who may need time to adjust to the new family dynamic. By involving them in the care of the baby in a positive and gentle way, I help create a sense of calm and connection. This supports you in lovingly sharing your attention between your newborn and their older brother(s) or sister(s).
Medical checks
On a daily basis, I check how you and your baby are doing. For you, I monitor things such as your temperature, uterine position, blood loss, pulse, and overall condition. For your baby, I track growth, skin color, reflexes, and alertness. This allows me to quickly notice any concerns and ensure you both have a safe and healthy start. When necessary, I consult with your midwife.
Support and guidance
During the postpartum week, I support you and your partner in caring for and understanding the development of your baby. I provide guidance on feeding, hygiene, safety, and the health of both you and your baby. Every baby is unique, which is why we take the time together to get to know and understand your little one.
Nutrition
Balanced nutrition plays a crucial role in your recovery process and in breastfeeding. I am happy to support you in making the right choices, so your body receives the energy and nutrients it needs.
How does it work
1. Registration
Would you like me to be your maternity nurse? Then be sure to register in time by completing the registration form. It’s best to do this as soon as possible after your dating ultrasound, when your due date is determined (around 10 to 12 weeks of pregnancy).
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2. Getting to know each other
After your registration I will contact you to arrange a phone call to get to know each other.
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3. Intake
Between weeks 30 and 34 of your pregnancy, I will visit you for the intake appointment. During this meeting, we will review your wishes together discuss details such as the number of care hours and my responsibilities.
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We will also cover practical matters, such as the maternity kit, baby essentials, and your health insurance. If there are any special circumstances in your home situation or medical history, we will discuss those as well to ensure everything is well prepared.
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4. Birth
As soon as labor begins, you will let me know. Together, we will decide when I should come to you.
Is maternity care covered by my health insurance?
In the Netherlands, every woman is entitled to maternity care. Maternity care is therefore included in the basic health insurance package.
How many hours maternity care?
After the birth, you are legally entitled to a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 80 hours of maternity care, spread over the first 8 to 10 days. The standard number of hours is 49 for breastfeeding and 45 for bottle-feeding. The exact duration of maternity care depends on your personal situation, such as the health of the mother and baby and whether there has been a hospital stay.
Do I have to pay a personal contribution?
In 2026, a personal contribution of €5.70 per hour of maternity care applies. You can take out additional insurance to have this personal contribution reimbursed.