From your positive test to delivery, we will guide you calmly and personally. With attention to your story, room for questions and clear explanations at every step.
Many women think they have to wait until they have 'something', an ultrasound, a date, certainty. That's not necessary. As soon as you have a positive test, you can register. We will then schedule your first appointment in a timely manner and you will have a permanent point of contact from the start.
Do you have any questions before you register? Feel free to call us. We take the time to inform you, no obligations.
070 427 76 66The first appointment takes approximately one hour. You don't have to prepare anything, we do it together.
We listen to your story: your health, previous pregnancies, questions and wishes.
We discuss what the process looks like, the checks, ultrasounds and times when we see each other.
We help you get started with information about nutrition, lifestyle, maternity care and your birth plan.
We will be in regular contact during your pregnancy. In the beginning about every 4 weeks, later more often. Each check-up consists of a quiet conversation, measuring your blood pressure, listening to your baby's heartbeat and discussing what is on your mind.
We perform the standard ultrasound scans ourselves in our practice. No extra appointments in another building, just here, with us. The term ultrasound, the 13-week ultrasound and the 20-week ultrasound are part of standard pregnancy care.
More about ultrasoundsA pregnancy is special, and sometimes overwhelming. Doubts, questions, concerns, everything is allowed. You are not a 'difficult patient' when you call. We are there for practical checks, but also for the moments when you do not understand something or want to hear what is normal.
Many women tell us afterwards: I dared to ask anything. That's exactly what we want.
Feel free to call us, even outside office hours if you are registered.
An overview of check-ups, ultrasounds and important moments in your pregnancy at Femme. No fixed schedule, we tailor it to your situation.
This is the standard schedule for an uncomplicated pregnancy. If you have medical conditions or your wishes, we will adjust it in consultation.
A lot happens in the first months, in your body and in your head. Fatigue, nausea, tender breasts or none of those: everything fits within 'normal'. During your first appointment at Femme, usually between 8 and 10 weeks, we get to know each other, ask about your health and family, and explain the process calmly. After this appointment, many women feel for the first time that they 'don't have to figure it out alone'. We schedule the term ultrasound between weeks 10 and 12 to determine the gestational age and due date.
Many complaints from the first trimester decrease. You will feel your baby, your belly will become visible and you will often have more energy. We see each other about every 4 weeks. The 13-week ultrasound scan is performed around week 13, and the extended 20-week ultrasound scan is performed around week 20. We perform both ultrasounds in our own practice. Around 22 weeks you can get the 22-week injection (whooping cough), which you can often combine with a check-up. You are also welcome for this if you is not (yet) registered with Femme or with another midwife. We also discuss your thoughts about the birth: at home or in the hospital, with or without pain relief.
The checks become more frequent, first every 3 weeks, later every 2 and finally weekly. We measure your blood pressure, feel how your baby is lying and listen to the heartbeat. Around week 30 we make time for the birth plan: what are your wishes, who do you want with us, how do you want us to communicate? A position ultrasound around 36 weeks shows how your baby is lying. From 37 weeks you are at term and your labor can start at any time.
Pregnancy guidance, check-ups, standard ultrasound scans and maternity support are 100% reimbursed by basic insurance, without deductible. For additional ultrasounds, we check per situation whether there is a medical indication. Do you have questions about reimbursement? We are happy to help you.
Femme has been a trusted midwifery practice in the center of The Hague for more than 25 years. We are located on Boekhorststraat, within walking distance of the HMC Westeinde, where we also supervise outpatient deliveries. Thanks to our close-knit team, you will regularly see the same faces during your pregnancy. That gives you peace of mind: you don't have to tell your story over and over again.
At Femme we offer both individual care and... group care (Centering Pregnancy) On. We will discuss which form suits you during your first appointment. Our ultrasounds we do it ourselves, no additional appointments at another address. And if there is anything, doubts, questions, concerns, we are through our 24/7 emergency line available for registered clients.
You don't have to wait 12 weeks. As soon as you have a positive test, you can register. Complete the registration form and we will call or email you back within one working day to schedule your first appointment.
A pregnancy is more than just checkups. Read about associated topics and additional care.
NIPT, 13 and 20 week ultrasound explained
Walk-in to the practice, no additional hospital visits
Nutritional advice for gestational diabetes or other questions
Guidance without judgement
Preparing for childbirth
For pelvic pain or complaints
Register with Femme and we will schedule your first appointment with you.
