Pregnancy care 2.0

We are here for you. To move along with your whishes and needs during your pregnancy. With a personal approach we stand by your side.

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Your pregnancy journey at amstermam

Every pregnancy is a life changing experience; physically and mentally. At amstermam we have all the time & attention for you & your baby.

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After you have registered via the website, the assistant will contact you by telephone. As a welcome gift, all our clients are offered a free early ultrasound around 8 weeks. In addition, we schedule an intake interview and you will receive an invitation for Meeting amstermam. During this online session you will meet one of our midwives, our practice, the Dutch Midwifery System and we will share information and tips for the best start of your pregnancy.There are advantages about the Dutch obstetric system. Your obstetrician is often close to home and is easily accessible. Relatively few (unnecessary) interventions are performed during pregnancy and childbirth in the Netherlands. You can choose where you want to give birth: at home or in the hospital.

Please find out if we're a match! We'd love to meet you and answer all your questions. Sign-up below or give us a call.

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Your amstermam journey

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1. positive pregnancy test
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2. free early ultrasound for clients | 8 weeks
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3. intake interview (45 min) | 8/9 weeks
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4. termijnecho | rond 10/11 weken
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5. NIPT | from 10 weeks
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6. 13-weeks ultrasound (location West) | around 13 weeks
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7a. start Centering Pregnancy sessions | between 12-17 weeks
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7b. or: regular pregnancy care
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8. 20-weken echo (locatie West) | tussen 19+0 en 20+0 weken
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9. position ultrasound | between 34-36 weeks
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10. gathering session Centering Pregnancy | few weeks after delivery
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1. positive pregnancy test
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2. free early ultrasound for clients | 8 weeks
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3. intake interview (45 min) | 8/9 weeks
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4. termijnecho | rond 10/11 weken
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5. NIPT | from 10 weeks
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6. 13-weeks ultrasound (location West) | around 13 weeks
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7a. start Centering Pregnancy sessions | between 12-17 weeks
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7b. or: regular pregnancy care
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8. 20-weken echo (locatie West) | tussen 19+0 en 20+0 weken
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9. position ultrasound | between 34-36 weeks
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10. gathering session Centering Pregnancy | few weeks after delivery
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1. positive pregnancy test

After you have registered via the website, the assistant will contact you by telephone. As a welcome gift, all our clients are offered a free early ultrasound around 8 weeks. In addition, we schedule an intake interview and you will receive an invitation for Meeting amstermam. During this online session you will meet one of our midwives, our practice, the Dutch Midwifery System and we will share information and tips for the best start of your pregnancy. And of course, feel free to call us anytime if you have any questions. We are here for you.

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2. free early ultrasound for clients | 8 weeks

As a welcome gift, we offer all our clients a free early ultrasound around 8 weeks. An experienced sonographer checks whether the heart is beating. If possible, we schedule this ultrasound during the intake interview.

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3. intake interview (45 min) | 8/9 weeks

You and your partner will be welcomed by a midwife from your team. Prior to this appointment, you will fill in a questionnaire, so that there is ample time to get to know each other and answer all your questions. During the intake, you and the midwife will draw up a suitable care plan for the coming months.

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4. termijnecho | rond 10/11 weken

At amstermam you get all your ultrasounds in your own trusted practice. Between 9 and 12 weeks we determine your gestational age by means of a term ultrasound. Based on your term of pregnancy, you will - if desired - also be placed in a Centering Pregnancy group, together with mothers in the same phase as your pregnancy.

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5. NIPT | from 10 weeks

If desired, you can opt for a NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test). This test is a blood test and will not harm the baby. In a lab, it is examined whether there are indications of Down's, Edwards' or Patau's syndrome. During Meeting amstermam (die je eerder online hebt gevolgd) delen we informatie rondom prenatale testen zodat je met behulp van jouw verloskundige een passende keuze kunt maken. Ook kun je dit tijdens de intake bespreken. Lees meer over prenatale testen op www.pns.nl.

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6. 13-weeks ultrasound (location West) | around 13 weeks

Between 12+3 and 14+3 weeks you can (if desired) have a 13-week ultrasound made (ETSEO). During this medical ultrasound, it is checked whether your child has any physical abnormalities. Costs of this are reimbursed by the insurance. Read more about it on our ultrasound page and in the 9-month plan.

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7a. start Centering Pregnancy sessions | between 12-17 weeks

After your term ultrasound, the Centering Pregnancy meetings will start. We can offer you more time and attention during Centering Pregnancy than with traditional consultations. With every session you also get a 1-on-1 moment with the midwife. Together with (future) mothers with the same gestational age, you will meet about 10 times and you will receive many extras in addition to regular maternity care.

Session 1-4: every four weeks, 2 hours
Session 5-9 every two weeks, 2 hours

Session 10-14 if not given birth yet: weekly 1 hour

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7b. or: regular pregnancy care

Do you prefer the standard maternity care? Then you have (apart from the ultrasounds)  7-10 contact moments of 20 minutes. These moments are around 17, 23/24, 27, 30, 33, 35, 37, 39-41 weeks.

We aim to provide a permanent midwife from your team for up to about 30 weeks. From 30 weeks we aim to meet the other midwives in the team.

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8. 20-weken echo (locatie West) | tussen 19+0 en 20+0 weken

Tussen 19+0 en 20+0 weken kun je een 20-weken echo laten maken (SEO), niet eerder en niet later. Tijdens deze medische echo wordt de gezondheid van jullie kindje beoordeeld. Kosten hiervan worden vergoed door de verzekering. Meer informatie kun je vinden in het 9-month plan.

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9. position ultrasound | between 34-36 weeks

During this ultrasound we check whether the baby is lying with the head or buttocks down. Costs of this are reimbursed by the insurance.

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10. gathering session Centering Pregnancy | few weeks after delivery

After the birth of your baby, there is a final session with your Centering Pregnancy mother group. So lovely to see each other again with your babies!

Extensive intake interview

You and your partner will be welcomed by a midwife from your team. Prior to this appointment, you will fill in a questionnaire, so that there is ample time to get to know each other and answer all your questions.

After the intake you know exactly what to expect in the coming months. Together with the midwife, you can draw up a suitable care plan and choose which program you want to follow: the Centering Pregnancy program or the standard pregnancy care.

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All ultrasounds in-house

As a client of amstermam, you can come to us for all your ultrasounds. We offer all clients an early ultrasound, term ultrasound, 13-week ultrasound, 20-week ultrasound and location ultrasound. You choose what you need. All ultrasounds are performed by an experienced sonographer. And even if extra ultrasounds are needed during your pregnancy, we can almost always provide this.

In addition, we make all fun ultrasounds. For example, the gender ultrasound (from 14-15 weeks) or 2D/3D/4D ultrasounds. Curious about the possibilities?

Read more about our ultrasounds

how it works

More support with Centering Pregnancy

Maybe you know the proverb: ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. Therefor, you get with amstermam always, instead of short consultations, much longer and extensive group meetings. Under the supervision of a permanent midwife, you will come together with 12-15 (future) mothers. You follow the sessions together with women who have the same gestational age, which creates special and long-lasting friendships. At each meeting we discuss various topics related to pregnancy, giving birth, maternity and parenting. Did you know that your employer officially gives you time off for obstetric consultations? We have prepared a letter for employers. Don't hesitate to ask our assistant.

Scientific research shows that Centering Pregnancy has much advantages such as: fewer premature births, more knowledge, better preparation for childbirth, less stress, fewer referrals to the gynecologist during pregnancy and childbirth and more frequent breastfeeding.

Of course, you may also feel more comfortable with standard pregnancy care. We will discuss this during the intake and we will discuss with you what the possibilities are and what your pregnancy journey with us will look like.

FAQ

Questions about centering pregnancy

Read the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Don't you find your answer? Please feel free to contact us!

E-mail? Answer within 24h mail@amstermam.nl
Questions? Call us! 020 210 3170

Do I always get Centering Pregnancy care?

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Is there also a possibility for a 1-on-1 or private moment with the midwife?

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How others experiencing amstermam

Why our care goes beyond traditional maternity care.

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Maryono L.

Many thanks for all the great advice during the Centering Pregnancy sessions, and especially to Marike. Thank you for all your help and excellent care during the childbirth. The CP meetings have been incredibly valuable!

Marieke V.

Pleasant and very knowledgeable care! I experienced amstermam as very good. They meant a lot to us during the pregnancy and the birth of our first child. I heartily recommend them!

Jennifer R.

Thanks a lot for your amazing help and care during my pregnancy and delivery. I will highly recommend your professional team to my friends and family. I want to extend my gratitude to Esmee and Eliza for the amazing support during the delivery. All their suggestions and support helped us a lot.
The team Oost was very supportive. I have contact with different midwifes and a trainee, they all provide all the information and amazing support during the pregnancy and delivery.

Nadeche

amstermam her strongest point is exuding confidence and good communication. Keep it up! We have experienced everything very well. If we have another baby in the future, we will definitely choose it again amstermam!

Carlijn van der M.

What a nice practice you are! I will really recommend you to everyone. We felt very much at home with you and really enjoyed everything. Thank you very much!

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