Because every beginning is special.

Kraamzorg Liefdevol Begin

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

At maternity care Kraamzorg Liefdevol Begin, I offer you the perfect support for a stress-free maternity period. As an independent maternity caregiver, I am here to provide you with personalized care tailored to your wishes and needs. With love, attention, and experience, I ensure that you and your family can enjoy this special time.
My passion for the profession ensures that every maternity period is unforgettable, allowing you to look back on a carefree and special start with your baby.

What a special time is ahead of you.

As a maternity caregiver, I provide personalized care and guidance to you and your family during this special postpartum period. I support you with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding and offer daily information on essential topics related to the first weeks with your baby. Additionally, I report daily, observe, and ensure hygiene is maintained in the home.
I am visibly present when you need my help and invisible when you can continue independently. I also offer a listening ear and help you alleviate any uncertainties. I care for other family members, welcome visitors, and take on light household tasks.

My goal is to provide you and your family with a pleasant and relaxed maternity period. I look forward to guiding you through this special and emotional time, so you can fully focus on enjoying your new adventure with your baby.

Maternity care

Care, love, and assurance.

Registration - Do you have any questions or concerns? Feel free to contact me by phone for a no-obligation conversation or introduction.

Intake - Between the 30th and 32nd week of pregnancy, I will contact you to schedule an intake meeting. During this meeting, which takes place via a home visit, we will get to know each other better and discuss the course of the maternity week. Additionally, we will discuss our mutual wishes and needs.

Delivery - If you plan to give birth at home, I will be present to assist the midwife as needed. I will care for the expectant mother, offering her support and care, and of course, I won't forget the partner. After the delivery, if breastfeeding is chosen, I will assist with latching the baby. Once the mother is ready, I will help her with showering and provide all the necessary information for the first few hours, should the delivery take place in the evening. If the delivery happens during the day, we will coordinate the hours together.

For a hospital birth, assistance will be provided by the hospital's staff. Once your baby is born and you are back home, my work with you will begin.

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Working method

My approach

Postpartum Care - During the postpartum week, the care of both mother and baby is central. I provide assistance to optimally support the mother. Every day, I will perform checks on both mom and baby. I work with a digital maternity file, to which you also have access. This way, you can keep track of the checks when I am not present. I will report daily on progress and digitally document it so you can always refer back to it. I maintain regular contact with the midwife and will keep her informed of all developments.

Additionally, I offer support with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, depending on your choice.

Hygiene is crucial during the postpartum week, and as a maternity caregiver, I ensure that everything remains neat and clean. By mutual agreement, I can assist with light household tasks, all to make things as pleasant and comfortable as possible for the mother and baby.

Communication - Kraamzorg Liefdevol Begin is available 24/7 for assistance during delivery. For any other non-urgent questions, you can always call or WhatsApp me between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

My Service Area - My service area includes Almere and the Gooi and Vechtstreek. The Gooi and Vechtstreek consists of the municipalities of Bussum, Naarden, Muiden, Muiderberg, Weesp, Hilversum, Laren, Scherpenzeel, and Wijdemeren.
If your place of residence is just outside my service area, feel free to contact me to discuss any possible options.

• You have been stripped

• Contractions have started

• Your water has broken

• The midwife indicates that you can call the maternity caregiver.

Kraamzorg Liefdevol Begin

My name is Angel Borggreve-Smith, born in 1983, and I am married to Michel. Together with my husband and our four children – Dani (2004), Dusty (2005), Davey (2007), and Mikey (2009) – I live in Almere.

From a young age, I was fascinated by babies and knew that I wanted a large family. After the birth of our boys, I stayed at home and fully focused on raising them. Since all of our boys were born prematurely, unfortunately, I was unable to receive maternity care. In 2021, I decided to return to work alongside motherhood, and I followed my heart. I chose to retrain as a maternity caregiver, and that was the best decision I ever made.
It truly is my dream job!

Who am I,

Maternity care really has a special place in my heart. I do it with a lot of love and joy. As a maternity caregiver, I work with specific protocols that I apply skillfully and professionally. However, I believe that every situation, family, and newborn is unique. For this reason, I also choose a personal approach that fits your family, providing tailored care.
The postpartum week is crucial for your recovery, but also for your new family situation. I adapt to your family dynamics and find it important that you feel comfortable in your private environment.

My goal is to offer you a pleasant and relaxing maternity period, where you feel supported and heard. I am here to guide you, assist you, and ensure a good start with your baby.

I hope to see you soon and make it a wonderful week!

As a maternity caregiver, I am registered with the Knowledge Center for Maternity Care (Kenniscentrum Kraamzorg - KCKZ). Additionally, I stay up to date with the latest regulations and guidelines in maternity care. I complete certified training and courses every year, and I hold both the KIWA and HKZ certification.

A baby is as pure as an angel and as fresh as a blooming flower

~Debasish Mridha~

Advantages of an Independent Maternity Caregiver

Why Choose an Independent Maternity Caregiver?

• Guaranteed 1 Caregiver Throughout the Entire Postpartum Week

• You will know exactly who is coming to care for you.

• Intake at your home.

• Complete, personalized care tailored to your needs and wishes.

• I am available 24/7 for assistance during your delivery. Additionally, you can always count on my support for non-urgent questions between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, from the intake until the end of the postpartum week. If you're unsure about something, feel free to send me a message or give me a call. I'm here for you!

• In case I’m sick, I arrange a replacement through my network of other independent maternity caregivers in the region. You will always be guaranteed care.

• I work directly with health insurers, so as an independent maternity caregiver, you won’t incur any extra costs!

Reimbursements

Is maternity care covered by insurance?

Maternity care in the Netherlands is reimbursed through the basic health insurance package. We use the National Maternity Care Indication Protocol (LIP) for this. This means that the costs for the indicated maternity care hours, registration, intake, and delivery assistance will be reimbursed by your health insurer, with the exception of the statutory personal contribution. In 2025, the statutory personal contribution is €5.40 per maternity care hour.

Do you have supplementary insurance? In that case, it’s likely that you won't have to pay a personal contribution. Other services, such as lactation advice, may also be reimbursed. I recommend reviewing your policy terms carefully in advance and contacting your health insurer if you're unsure. This will help prevent surprises and unforeseen costs.

If you need extra maternity care hours, these will be charged at the agreed hourly rate set by your health insurer.

How many maternity care hours can I receive?

Kraamzorg Liefdevol Begin determines, together with you, the number of maternity care hours during the intake based on the National Maternity Care Indication Protocol (LIP). Depending on your situation, the midwife or obstetrician may indicate extra hours. Immediately after the birth or during the maternity period, the number of maternity care hours can be adjusted if needed. We always ensure that this is well aligned with your personal situation so that you receive the care you need.

Indication of Maternity Care Hours

Additionally, there are options for 24, 32, or 36 hours of maternity care, depending on your situation. These hours are spread over 8 days, starting from the first day of birth.
Depending on your situation, the number of hours may increase or decrease, ensuring that care is tailored to your needs!
A maximum of 80 hours of maternity care is reimbursed, depending on the situation and the care requirements.

• 49 hours of maternity care for breastfeeding

• 45 hours of maternity care for formula feeding

A baby’s first cry, a mother’s first smile,
with maternity care, love grows all the while.

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Do you have any questions or would you like more information?

Would you like to learn more about me, get to know me, or have questions about my approach?

Feel free to contact me without any obligation. I’m here to help and work with you to find what best suits you and your family.