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Congratulations! You are pregnant. A beautiful time which can also be overwhelming.
On this page we gathered practical information for you.
This way, you can prepare well for everything to come. <\/p>\n
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Click on the topic to read more about it:<\/p>\n
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Are you visiting our practice for the first time? Then please fill out our intake form before this first visit.<\/p>\n
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Have you had a positive pregnancy test and haven’t registered with us yet? You can easily do so online \u2013 a referral from your GP is not necessary! <\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E46A96″ divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” custom_margin=”-20px||-10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” ul_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]”As long as it’s healthy,” is often your answer to the question of whether you want a boy or a girl. For all expectant parents, this is the absolute number one priority. You want your child to have the healthiest possible start. And you can do a lot yourself to increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. <\/p>\n
On the following websites, you will find many tips and information for a healthy pregnancy:<\/p>\n
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By far the majority of babies are born healthy. However, about 3-4% of babies have a congenital defect, ranging from something small and harmless to major abnormalities. <\/p>\n
You can find more information about this and available tests on the Pre- and Neonatal Screenings (PNS) website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” module_id=”video” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4l9GE_eaMSs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E46A96″ divider_weight=”6px” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” module_id=”video” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E46A96″ divider_weight=”6px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” custom_margin=”-20px||-10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4l9GE_eaMSs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ module_id=”controle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E46A96″ divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” custom_margin=”-20px||-10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dekernleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Centering-zwangerschap.webp” alt=”Centering Pregnancy” title_text=”Centering Pregnancy” url=”https:\/\/samenweetjemeer.nl\/centeringzwangerschap\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” ul_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n During your pregnancy, we offer you regular check-ups. We use the following schedule: <\/p>\n Week 9 – 17 – 25 – 30 – 33 – 36 – 38 – 40 en 41<\/p>\n You can choose to have your check-ups according to the schedule above, or you can opt for more comprehensive care in the form of CenteringPregnancy<\/strong><\/a> (there are no additional costs involved!). This consists of 8\u20139 two-hour sessions during pregnancy and one session after the birth with your baby. During these sessions, a physical examination will be carried out. Afterwards, you will join other women who are at approximately the same stage of pregnancy as you, under the guidance of a midwife and co-host, to discuss topics that are relevant to you. At least one of these sessions will include your partners and will focus extensively on childbirth. <\/p>\n You are welcome from Monday to Wednesday at our beautiful location at Herenstraat 7 in Leiden. On Friday, we welcome you at Medisch Centrum Roomburg in Leiden. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex; ||flex-direction: column;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Blood test” image=”https:\/\/dekernleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bloedonderzoek.webp” module_id=”bloed” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At the first check-up, we will refer you to the Poort (ATAL) or the SCAL laboratory to have blood drawn.<\/p>\n You can find what is being checked on on this page of the PNS website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n It is important to know that you will only be called with the result if it is abnormal. So: no news is good news! <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex; ||flex-direction: column;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Ultrasound examination” image=”https:\/\/dekernleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/echo-onderzoek.webp” module_id=”echo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Midwifery practice De Kern refers you to ultrasound center De Poort in Leiden for ultrasounds. This is a very experienced ultrasound center. <\/p>\n If necessary, they will refer you to the hospital for specialist care, in consultation with us.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex; ||flex-direction: column;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Infectious diseases and pregnancy” image=”https:\/\/dekernleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/infectieziektes.webp” module_id=”infectie” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An infectious disease is caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a fungus. These enter your body through your skin or mucous membranes and can make you sick. <\/p>\n Read more about infectious diseases and their prevention in the RIVM brochure<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ module_id=”voorlichting” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E46A96″ divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” custom_margin=”-20px||-10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” ul_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We believe it is important that you, as a pregnant woman, have easy access to reliable and expert information, regardless of who is providing your care. Therefore, information is offered in our region that is the same for all pregnant women and their partners through the Geboortemail<\/a>. <\/p>\n Voorlichtingen over ouderschap Information on forms of pain relief during childbirth [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ module_id=”kinkhoest” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E46A96″ divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” custom_margin=”-20px||-10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” ul_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It is possible to get vaccinated against whooping cough during your pregnancy; this is to protect the baby against whooping cough from birth.<\/p>\nYour baby’s development from week 1 – 9<\/h2>\n
Your baby’s development from week 1 – 9<\/h2>\n
Pregnancy checkups<\/h2>\n
Education<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Workshop Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin – Leiden<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Voorlichting pijnbeleving tijdens de bevalling<\/a>
De Verloskundige | Bevallingspijn: zo kan je ermee omgaan<\/a><\/p>\nWhooping cough vaccination<\/h2>\n