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A new companion. Coming soon.

FOR YOU. FOR BOTH OF YOU. FROM THE START.

A little beginning.
A whole new world.

Something special is growing. BuikMaatje grows with you — bringing clarity, a little calm, and a companion along the way.

Your date stays in your browser. No account needed.

An estimate based on 40 weeks. Period calculation assumes a 28-day cycle. Your midwife confirms your pregnancy dating.

A gentle purple BuikMaatje companion holding a warm little light
Hi, I’m your BuikMaatje.Every big journey starts small.
EXPLORE AN EXAMPLE18 weeksA new step, every week.

A first glimpse of your future companion

Made for pregnancy in the NetherlandsFrom your first test to after birthYour pace. Your story.

40 WEEKS. A THOUSAND LITTLE MOMENTS.

A journey you
don’t make alone.

From that first test to your first meeting. Explore the milestones at your own pace.

The early daysBUIKMAATJE / YOUR JOURNEY

Week 8

A little secret. A big feeling.

A positive test can bring many emotions. Find a midwife (verloskundige) and write down your questions. You don’t have to know everything yet.

Choose a midwife · Arrange kraamzorg early

Start arranging practical matters early.

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MEET BUIKMAATJE

For the big questions.
And the little ones.

Sometimes you need information. Sometimes a little reassurance. Try a glimpse of a week with your companion.

Interactive website preview · prewritten, source-linked answers

BuikMaatjeEXAMPLE · WEEK 18

Week 18. Shall we explore together?

If you choose a 20-week scan, it takes place between 18 and 21 weeks. Ask your midwife about arranging it. Check that your kraamzorg registration is in place.

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A preview, not medical advice. If worried, contact your care provider.

FEEL AT HOME

Pregnant in the Netherlands.
Find your way.

Midwives, kraamzorg, scans. Your Dutch care journey starts here.

01 / THE BASICS

Finding your first midwife

Read the guide02 / THE BASICS

How does kraamzorg work?

Read the guide03 / THE BASICS

NIPT & pregnancy scans

Read the guide

Een maatje, in jouw taal.

Liever Nederlands? Ontdek BuikMaatje en je zwangerschapsreis in het Nederlands.

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CALM STARTS WITH TRUST

A companion beside you.
Your care provider leads.

You stay in control

Your date is never stored or sent. Explore everything without an account.

Sources you can follow

Care milestones link to PNS/RIVM and De Verloskundige. You can see where the information comes from.

Clear boundaries

This website provides general information. Your companion does not diagnose or replace a midwife or doctor.

Sources & safety

You might be wondering…

Is the app available yet?

Not yet. BuikMaatje is in development. This website is a preview. There is no confirmed release date.

Is this preview an AI chat?

No. Select a topic to see prewritten information for the stage you are exploring. It cannot assess medical questions.

How do you calculate my week?

We count backwards from 40 weeks using your due date. For a last period, we add 280 days to its first day, assuming a 28-day cycle. This is an estimate; your midwife confirms pregnancy dating.

Who is BuikMaatje for?

For pregnant people and their partners in the Netherlands, whether this is your first pregnancy or you have been here before.