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Midwives<\/h1>\n

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A midwife in the Netherlands plays a very important role in the medical care for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. A midwife has an intensive training of 4 years to get a bachelor degree. During those 4 years a midwife in training spends 50% of her time doing internships, so by the end of her training she has witnessed and assisted already a few hundred deliveries.<\/p>\n

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Verloskundige praktijk Kinderrijk Meerhoven started in 2003. The name of our midwife practice has been chosen for 2 reasons. The first reason is the composition of the neighbourhood Meerhoven, divided into 5 parts: Grasrijk, Zandrijk, Bosrijk, Waterrijk en Meerrijk. Meerhoven can rightfully call itself very \u201ckinderrijk\u201d (which roughly translates to \u201crich with children\u201d). The second reason is that we can count ourselves rich when you have children. Hence the name Kinderrijk Meerhoven.
In 2016 we started our dependance Midwifery Practice Eindhoven, a midwifery practice specialized in the care for expats and internationals.<\/p>\n

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Kinderrijk Meerhoven \/ Midwifery Practice Eindhoven consists of 4 midwives,. During the pregnancy you will get to know all of us. This way you will always have a familiar face with you during your delivery.
By clicking on the pictures below you can find out more about us.<\/p>\n

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Important to know<\/h2>\n

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Midwifery Practice Eindhoven stands for personal and professional care. Because we are a small scaled practice, we know our patient and her partner well. Due to this we are able to give very personal care.<\/p>\n

No pregnant woman is the same. Everyone experiences her pregnancy in a different way. In our practice there is plenty of room for your ideas and wishes in regards to the guidance of your pregnancy and delivery. Based on good information, we encourage our clients to make their own decisions in pregnancy and the birth of their child. <\/p>\n

All of us are registered in the qualityregister for midwives (Kwaliteitsregister voor Verloskundigen<\/a>). This means that we follow the standards and guidelines of our profession. Aside from this we regularly follow classes to keep our knowledge and skills up-to-date.  <\/p>\n

Because of our office location at SGE Meerhoven and SGE International we are connected with a variety of other disciplines, among which are a general practitioner, a pharmacy and a physical therapist. We also maintain ties to the consultation-bureau, the organization that takes over the care of your child from us.<\/p>\n

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In the region of South East Brabant all partners within the obstetric care work closely together. On the website ‘Zwanger in Zuid Oost Brabant<\/a>‘  (in Dutch) you can find information about pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Besides that, there is also information about joined protocols and guidelines. 
We are a member of the Zorggroep Verloskunde ZuidOost Brabant<\/a>  and of the Obstetric cooperation with the Maxima Medisch Centrum<\/a> and the Catharina Hospital.<\/p>\n

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In the Netherlands there is a unique system of midwives and gynecologists. Midwives guide the healthy pregnancies and regular births. A gynecologist steps in when complications arise. A midwife is primarily a medical expert. But, aside from this she is also a coach and a confidant during the whole pregnancy period.<\/p>\n

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A midwife has had an intensive education of 4 years to get a bachelor degree. During those 4 years a midwife in training spends 50% of her time doing internships, so by the end of her training she has witnessed and assisted already a few hundred deliveries. <\/p>\n

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Naturally, you can come to Midwifery Practice Eindhoven for guidance during your pregnancy and delivery. Also the most ultrasounds (and fun-ultrasounds) during the pregnancy are made at our practice.
If your pregnancy and delivery are assisted by a gynecologist, you need a midwife for your medical checkups during the postpartum period. You can register with us for this purpose.
Aside from this we offer a child-wish office hour to couples who would like to become pregnant.<\/p>\n

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The care for international clients is one of our specialties. We are a member of Healtcare 4 Internationals, a non-profit network of organisations that aim to close the gap between Dutch healthcare and the needs and expectations of patients with an international background. 
For general information about healthcare in the Netherlands, please visit the H4i-website<\/a> or GPinfo.nl<\/a> or what the movie ‘The Dutch Healthcare system part 1’<\/a>. 
More information about childbirth in the Netherlands you can find on the following websites:
College Perinatale Zorg<\/a> (English, Polish, Arabic, Polish)
Movie ‘The Dutch Healthcare system part 2’<\/a>
Podcasts 4 Brainport<\/a> – 4 episodes
Brochures in different languages<\/a>
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The practice can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 0031-(0)6-28069584<\/strong>

Office hours:
<\/strong>By appointment, also in the evening. We make ultrasounds at our own practice.<\/p>\n

Office hours by phone:
<\/strong>Non urgent questions or to (re)schedule an appointment: 0031-(0)6-28069584<\/strong>
Monday till Friday 8:30-12:30
<\/strong>This number can’t be used for text messages. <\/p>\n

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Emergency number:<\/strong>
For urgent questions or the delivery: 0031-(0)6-28069584<\/strong>
24\/7 <\/strong> 
<\/strong>This number can’t be used for text messages. <\/p>\n

Email:<\/strong>
info@kinderrijkmeerhoven.nl<\/a><\/span>
The email-address is not intended for asking medical questions. In case of medical questions always contact us through the above numbers.<\/p>\n

Address:
Verloskundige praktijk Kinderrijk Meerhoven
<\/strong>SGE Meerhoven 
Meerwater 27 (1st floor, elevator present)
5658 LP Eindhoven<\/p>\n

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Midwifery practice Eindhoven<\/strong>                                  
<\/strong>SGE de Ring International
Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 133
5631 MD Eindhoven<\/p>\n

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Chlo\u00e9 Zonnevijlle, miwife, works within our practice as our replacement in case of illness, training days or holidays. Chlo\u00e9 will take care of your pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period in the same way you are used to.<\/p>\n

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In 2018 I graduated from the Midwifery Academy in Maastricht. In 2019 I was also trained as an ultrasound technician. In the first year after my graduation I gained a lot of experience working in different practices. I was born and raised in Eindhoven and that is why I really enjoy working at Midwifery Practice Eindhoven as the regular substitute in case of holiday, illness or training days.<\/p>\n

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Being a midwife is very special. I feel privileged to experience the wonder of \u2018new life\u2019 over and over again. It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to contribute to a positive experience of the new parents. I am looking forward to meet you and I wish you a good pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period!<\/p>\n

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2 to 3 times a year we guide midwifery students. We like to aid in the education of our future colleagues. In this way, we also stay informed about the latest developments. Depending on the year of study the student will perform parts of the midwifery care at the checkups, delivery and the postpartum care. This is always done under our supervision.<\/p>\n

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Every now and then we will also have a medical student or gynaecologist in training with us for a day. We also like to share our knowledge with them.<\/p>\n

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In case you don\u2019t want a student to be present you can let us know. We will take this into account.<\/p>\n

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We have contracts with most health insurance companies. Please check yourself if this is the case for your insurance company and, for example, if they also have a contract with your hospital of choice.
When we have a contract with your health insurance company, they completely cover the cost of a midwife. The care provided by us does not require a contribution from your end. Unless you and your health insurance provider have a different agreement, you will never receive a bill from us at home.<\/p>\n

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Most of the tests we order are also completely reimbursed. However, it is possible that you will receive a bill for certain performed tests (for example: the blood test will be reimbursed, but drawing the blood will be paid from your deductible). If, aside from this, there are tests for which you have to pay, we will inform you about this.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Payment terms have been set by the Royal Dutch Organization of Midwives (Koninklijke Nederlandse Organisatie van Verloskundigen), statuary located in Utrecht; registered at the district court in Utrecht on 21 June 1996, number 165\/1996.<\/p>\n

For complete or partial care, by a midwife or her substitute, the following payment terms exist:<\/p>\n

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