Pregnancy

During this session you get more information about the course of labour, delivery and the postpartum period. Our midwife and gynaecologist give you practical tips. 

• duration:  ± 1,5 - 2 uur
• location: Conference room, campus Rummenweg (1st floor); Rummenweg 2, 3800 Sint-Truiden
• registration: on the spot by midwife
• who: in groups of 10-15 couples (depending on pregnancyterm)
• when: multiple times  a year on Tuesday evening at 17.00h and 19.00h
• this infosession is optional, registration required through the gynaecology secretariat: 011 69 94 85 or dr_gynaecologie@stzh.be

This session is fully reimbursed by your health insurance. 

With guidance from a midwife or lactation consultant, you will gain a clear understanding of breastfeeding – its benefits, how it works, and what to expect both in the hospital and at home. We recommend attending this session from 30 weeks of pregnancy.

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Location: Aesclepion room, route 201
• Registration: via the kiosk in the main entrance hall
• Who: group session (maximum 5 couples)
• When: every first Monday of the month at 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm

This information session is optional. You can register via the gynaecology secretariat (011 69 94 85 or dr_gynaecologie@stzh.be).
The session is fully reimbursed through your health insurance.

Do you prefer a one-to-one session? Individual sessions are organised every first Monday of the month in the afternoon. You can register via the gynaecology secretariat.

• Acknowledge your child: If you and your partner are not married, it is best to make an appointment at the registry office of the municipality where you live. You can do this throughout your pregnancy. All you need is a doctor's certificate confirming the pregnancy and stating the expected date of delivery. An "acknowledgment" is then drawn up, allowing your baby to receive the surname of both parents. This can also be put in order after the birth.
• Growthpackage: For the birth of a child in Flanders you can apply for a starting amount of 1,167.33 euros. You can do this from 24 weeks of pregnancy. The gynaecologist will make you a certificate for this.
• Home care midwife: You will stay in the hospital for three to four nights after a natural childbirth, and four to five nights after a cesarean section. You can also choose to go home after two nights if the gynaecologist and pediatrician allow it. You can then rely on maternity care or a midwife at home.
• Maternity care: After you give birth, you can count on maternity care. The maternity nurse supports you and your family in the first weeks after giving birth. Light household chores are taken over from you, so you can calmly get used to your new family life. It is best to apply for maternity care when you are 20 to 25 weeks pregnant. The cost per hour is determined by the family income. Some health insurances provide a contribution for the costs.

During your baby's first 3 years of life this organisation would like to assist you as parents with professional help, information and advice on development, health, parenting, safety,...

The health booklet for your baby will be ready for you in your room. The nurse from Kind & Gezin will contact you within 10 days of the birth for a first home visit.

You receive the health booklet for you baby during your pregnancy. It is important you save this. If you didn't get it during pregnancy, the nurse from Kind & Gezin will give it to you during the first visit. The nurse will contact you after the birth to shedule a first house visit. 

More info can be found at www.kindengezin.be or the Kind-en-Gezin line: 078 150 100. For some English documentation: EN | Kind en Gezin. 

It is recommended to contact a community midwife in your area early in your pregnancy. She will support and guide you throughout your pregnancy and after the birth. Consultations with a midwife providing home care are largely, and often fully, reimbursed by your health insurance fund. A self-employed midwife can also advise you if you are planning a pregnancy, including on fertility, pregnancy and childbirth. She can guide you through your choices around labour and birth, pain relief, nutrition and more. 

You can find a midwife near you via this link: www.vroedvrouwen.be/zoek-een-vroedvrouw.

During your pregnancy, you can receive three types of vaccinations.

A COVID-19 vaccine can be given from 12 weeks of pregnancy onwards. A flu vaccine is recommended during the flu season and can also be administered from 12 weeks.

A combined vaccine that protects against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus is given between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy by your GP.

The glucose test is a screening for gestational diabetes, carried out between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. You will be given a drink that you need to finish within 5 minutes. A blood sample is taken one hour after drinking it. The result is usually available the same day.

Practical information:

• You do not need to be fasting
• Avoid physical activity during the test
• Do not eat during the test