Your Journey

Your Journey

The goal is to keep a close eye on your health and the baby's health.

During your pregnancy, there are several stages you'll go through.

1SIGN UPnnYou can sign up as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test. We’ll schedule an initial appointment (including a vitality ultrasound) at 8–10 weeks and, if necessary, an early pregnancy ultrasound at 10–12 weeks.

2INITIAL CHECKUPS: The initial consultation takes place between 8 and 10 weeks of pregnancy. The purpose of this visit is to learn more about your health. Around 8 weeks, a viability ultrasound may be performed. The first-trimester ultrasound is then performed around 10–11 weeks to determine exactly how far along you are in your pregnancy. An ultrasound can always be scheduled earlier if there are any concerns. We’ll listen to the baby’s heartbeat during the second checkup (around 14 weeks). You’re also always welcome to visit us weekly. Heart-to-Heart Consultation Hour.

3FOLLOW-UP CHECKUps: Choosing Standard Care and Centering on Pregnancy.

The minimum schedule we follow is as follows:nUp to 24 weeks: every 4 weeksn24–30 weeks: every 3 weeksn30–36 weeks: every 2 weeksn36 weeks: fetal position ultrasoundn36–42 weeks: every weeknAdditional ultrasounds will be performed as needed (e.g., growth ultrasounds). Checkups can always be scheduled more frequently if there are any problems or concerns.

What happens during the inspections?

  • measuring blood pressure
  • Assessing the growth of the uterus and the baby's position.
  • listen to your heart
  • Performing an ultrasound when medically indicated
  • providing information on various topics
  • discuss questions, expectations, and wishes
  • discussing the birth

We strive to provide personalized midwifery care!

If there are things you're unsure about, feel free to contact us anytime Call!

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What Our Clients Say

Jannieke

Jannieke

During the first few weeks of my pregnancy, we ended up at Aan de Laak. Our first thought was, “That’s the place for us!“ And we were right! The first phone call, asking if we could…

Jannieke

During the first few weeks of the pregnancy, we ended up at Aan de Laak. Our first instinct was: “That’s where we need to be!“ And we were right! The very first phone call, when we asked if we could sign up, immediately put us at ease. We were heading into an unfamiliar period, with all the questions we had, the anxiety, and the first little discomforts! They put us at ease right away. The intimate, small-scale setting made us feel right at home. Everyone hears you and knows you. They’re available 24/7. You can call them even for the smallest things—to discuss something or just to share your story. And if necessary, they’ll be at your door as soon as possible, or they’ll schedule appointments at the hospital for you. They’re not just there for the baby and the mother—they’re also a listening ear for you as a (soon-to-be) family. We’re so grateful to the ladies at Aan de Laak and look back on a special time they were a part of.
Esmee

Esmee

The ladies at Aandelaak were my midwives during three pregnancies. During the first two, I also attended the Centering Pregnancy sessions, which I highly recommend, by the way! The ladies are personable, warm, decisive, friendly, well-informed, and genuine…

Esmee

The ladies at Aandelaak were my midwives during three pregnancies. During the first two, I also participated in the Centering Pregnancy sessions, which I highly recommend, by the way! The ladies are personable, warm, decisive, friendly, well-informed, and genuinely interested. During my last pregnancy with our twins, I had my checkups at the hospital, but Aandelaak still called me every so often to check in and see how I was doing. Even after the (premature) birth, we stayed in close contact, and I felt incredibly supported. They make sure that both during and after your pregnancy, you feel seen and that they can support you wherever needed. – Esmee Blom-Gommans
Marjolein

Marjolein

I’m so happy with the ladies at Aan de Laak. I had a challenging high-risk pregnancy, and they supported us incredibly well, both during and after the birth. I also really enjoyed the centering sessions, and we’re still in touch…

Marjolein

I’m so happy with the ladies at Aan de Laak. I had a challenging high-risk pregnancy, and they supported us incredibly well, both during and after the birth. I also really enjoyed the Centering classes, and we’re still in touch with some of the girls. I highly recommend them if you’re looking for warm and caring midwives.