Our vision

PREGNANCY COUNSELLING

Being pregnant and having a child is something you only do once, or a few times in your life. During this special period, every woman is entitled to professional obstetric care. In our vision, this care is of a guiding and supportive nature. Pregnancy and childbirth are natural and healthy phases in a woman's body.

Every woman has a say in her own life and well-being. She is capable of making the (medical) choices that are best suited to her personal situation. The staff at PUUR geboortecentrum want to contribute to this process through tailor-made care, information, advice and support. In our way of providing care, commitment, attention and a personal approach are of paramount importance.

CHOICE OF PLACE OF BIRTH

A woman with a normal pregnancy and an uncomplicated delivery is free to choose where she wants to give birth, at home or in hospital, and how she wants to do this. She will receive guidance and support from the midwife and maternity assistant. This will strengthen the woman so that she is able to give birth to her child under her own steam. If medical intervention is nevertheless necessary, the midwife will guide the pregnant woman during the referral to the gynaecologist.

CHILDBED

During childbed the midwife and the maternity assistant watch over the physical and mental well-being of mother, child and any other family members. Together they help the young mother to recover and to grow into an independent and responsible parent.

BREASTFEEDING

PUUR geboortecentrum believes that breastfeeding is the first choice of food for newborn babies. We support this vision with extensive information. Women who nevertheless choose artificial infant formula are respected in their choice.

LEARNING

PUUR geboortecentrum wants to contribute to the mother and child care of the future. On a regular basis, we offer internships to midwives in training, general practitioners in training, student maternity nurses or ultrasound technicians in training. This takes place in consultation with and under the supervision of PUUR geboortecentrum.