Kraamzorg is a distinctive part of Dutch maternity care: after birth, a trained maternity-care professional supports the parent and baby at home, monitors recovery and the baby’s wellbeing, teaches practical baby care and helps the household establish a safe routine.
Arrange it early
Do not wait until the final weeks of pregnancy. Register with a kraamzorg organisation early, particularly in regions with capacity pressure. Check whether the provider is contracted by your insurer and what your policy says about reimbursement.
What does kraamzorg do?
- Observe the health and recovery of parent and baby.
- Support feeding and practical newborn care.
- Teach parents how to care for the baby safely.
- Coordinate concerns with the midwife where necessary.
- Perform limited household tasks connected to maternity care; it is not a general cleaning service.
Cost in 2026
Kraamzorg is in the basic package and does not consume the compulsory eigen risico. For kraamzorg at home, the statutory contribution is €5.70 per hour in 2026. Different rules apply to kraamzorg in a birth centre/kraamhotel when staying there is not medically necessary. Supplementary insurance may reimburse some statutory contributions depending on the policy.
How to find a provider
Use your insurer’s contracted-provider search and independent directories such as ZorgkaartNederland’s kraamzorg directory. Examples of providers/organisations include De Kraamvogel, Naviva Kraamzorg and regional providers listed by Bo Geboortezorg. These are examples, not rankings or endorsements; availability varies by postcode.
Before choosing
- Does the organisation serve your postcode?
- Is it contracted by your insurer?
- When should you register?
- What happens if capacity is limited around your due date?
- What language support is available?
- What will you pay yourself?