The moment of birth is one of the most special and life-changing events in your life. At Praktijk Vida, your wishes, safety and confidence come first. Whether you choose an intimate home birth or a hospital birth, our experienced team of midwives is there for you day and night. From the first contraction to caring support in the postnatal week: from Bilthoven, we are always close by and with you quickly.
Giving birth in your own familiar surroundings brings a lot of calm and relaxation. Because we mainly work in Bilthoven, De Bilt, Maartensdijk, Groenekan and the surrounding area, we can always be with you quickly. We bring all the medical equipment needed for a safe home birth.
Would you rather give birth in hospital? We support outpatient births in the hospitals in the region (such as the Diakonessenhuis Utrecht and the WKZ). We come with you and support you from the first contraction until your baby is born.
Sometimes, we as your own midwives support your labour but prefer to do so in hospital, for example because you lost a bit too much blood during your previous birth. We then work together extra closely, and if it happens again, our hospital colleagues are ready to step in straight away. Because you have a minor medical reason to give birth in hospital in this case, it is covered by your health insurance.
It may also happen that, during your pregnancy or labour, a reason arises for us to hand over your care to the hospital team, for example because dilation is not progressing or because you would like pain relief. In those cases, you will have extra checks and there is sometimes a slightly higher risk of complications, so the hospital is the right place for you. A medical hospital birth is covered by your health insurance.
Giving birth is a life-changing event. It is completely normal that you need to recover physically and get used to your new situation. You will deal with fluctuating hormones, lack of sleep and the baby blues. Together with the maternity care team, we guide you and your partner step by step through this special first phase.
During the first eight days, the maternity nurse visits every day to carry out the medical checks on you and your baby. She gives practical advice on caring for your baby and offers expert support with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, so you can go through the postnatal week with confidence.
From preconception and pregnancy care to birth control and support through pregnancy loss, we provide comprehensive and personal midwifery care to women in Bilthoven, De Bilt, Maartensdijk, Groenekan, Westbroek and the surrounding area. Would you like more information or are you ready to register with our practice for personal guidance? Call us on 030 – 238 34 00 or send an email to info@praktijkvida.nl.
Would you like Praktijk Vida to support you during your labour and postnatal period? Register with our practice online in good time. We are happy to help you put together a birth plan that suits you.
If your pregnancy is going well without complications, you can give birth at home between weeks 37 and 42.
From week 37, your maternity pack (kraampakket) should be ready and your bed should be raised on bed blocks to a height of at least 80 cm.
If you want to go to hospital after all (for example for pain relief), we calmly arrange the transfer and continue to support you there.
Yes. Wherever you gave birth, we take care of the medical check-ups at home during your postnatal week.
