You are giving birth in the hospital for medical reasons.

You want to learn more about the care of your newborn with attention, care, and from a place of relaxation.

You want 1 maternity nurse at your bedside.

Your partner wants to be a part of your postpartum week.

You are giving birth in the hospital because that is your preference.

You want more depth in attachment

You want to make an optimal start to your health recovery.

You want to involve your family and friends who are important to you in your postpartum week.

Postpartum period/Maternity care, care for the whole family

My wish is to offer every parent and caregiver an optimal start with their baby. Personal care after childbirth is of great importance, and I strive for warm support. Baby Spirit Maternity Care guides you step by step through the postpartum period. During this special time, the focus is on rest, energy recovery, and the connection with your newborn baby and partner. Baby Spirit offers additional support so that you are well cared for in this new phase. Every family is unique, and Baby Spirit provides care that suits your needs and those of your baby.


Maternity care is covered by your insurance. However, some insurance policies require a deductible. Check your own insurance policy.

Baby Spirit does not offer birth assistance.

You can register directly for maternity care from Baby Spirit by following the following two steps;

Fill out and submit the Baby Spirit intake form

Once the Baby Spirit intake form has been signed by both parties, the maternity care is confirmed.

create a 1-on-1 account

This account ensures that your maternity care is reimbursed by the insurance.


Basic maternity care

- Maternity care lasts 6-8 days from the day of birth.

- maternity care consists of 30-49 hours spread over these 6-8 days.

- if necessary, more hours can be provided. This will be done in consultation with the midwife.

- During busy periods, no more than 30 hours are provided, at the request of insurance companies and in consultation with the major maternity care organizations.


Look me up at 1-on-1 maternity care;

Hesther Kas-Duikersloot, Baby Spirit.

General tasks

- Birth assistance if you give birth at home.

Baby Spirit does not offer birth assistance.

- Support with the care of mother and child.

- Basic checks for monitoring the health of mother and child.

- Guidance on breastfeeding or bottle feeding.

- Information and advice.

- Supporting the partner and other family members.

- Minimal household care

- Other tasks in consultation and depending on the hours purchased.

Check your insurance!

Maternity care falls under the care reimbursed by your health insurance and is included in your basic package. However, every insurance policy has its own interpretation of the additional care you can receive during the maternity care period.

Review your insurance carefully.

Please note that maternity care will change as of January 1, 2026. This is not always reflected in the insurance policy. You can find more information about this under the heading "basic maternity care".

Career advancement

Maternity care is undergoing changes, but for me, it remains the most fundamental form of care for the mother's recovery and bonding with the newborn. I am fully committed to offering you, as a mother, caregiver, partner, and newborn, a calm and safe postpartum experience, regardless of the number of hours we spend together. For me, the right tools are more important than the number of hours. At Baby Spirit, maternity care always guarantees a listening ear and mutual flexibility, and we only end the care when you are completely ready.

Informal maternity care

After your postpartum period, you can make use of informal maternity care, provided by a professional maternity nurse. This form of maternity care offers extra support and guidance in the familiar home environment, allowing you to focus fully on the new baby and family life. However, it is important to know that informal maternity care is not covered by insurance. Therefore, BabySpirit offers this valuable service at a low hourly rate, so that you can still benefit from the expertise and help you need during this special time.

If you are in need of informal maternity care, please contact me.

Informal maternity care not only offers practical support but also plays a crucial role in creating a warm and caring environment for new parents and their newborn child. This type of care encompasses a range of practical tasks, such as assisting with baby care, providing advice on breastfeeding, and supporting the parents with household chores. Through this support, parents can better focus on the emotional and physical aspects of parenthood, which is essential for a positive start to family life. It also fosters the bond between parents and their child, while facilitating the transition to parenthood...


You can utilize informal maternity care for 4 to 10 hours per day.

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