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By Meida v. Baal, doula and maternity nurse
In the Netherlands, V.I.P. stands for Vervroegde Inzet Partusassistentie or Early Partus Assistance. A trained maternity nurse can be called earlier in your labor to help you through the stages of labor. Many maternity care organizations (kraamzorg organisatie’s) are offering this service already to their clients who wish to have this.
So what are the differences between a doula and a VIP maternity nurse?
Doula | VIP Kraamverzorgende/Maternity Nurse |
Support during pregnancy, labor, postpartum | Support starts during labor and ends 8-10 days postpartum |
Non-medical assistance for the couple | Medical assistance for the couple and midwife |
Services are not yet covered by insurances | Services are covered by insurances |
Accompany couples to any birthing facility | Accompany couples to the birthing center, polyclinic |
Unlimited contact before the labor | Contact after the midwife calls |
Leaves 2 hours after birth | Will accompany you home after birth for start-up care |
Sat, 04 November