{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Bo Bink: Inside the Dutch "Kraamzorg" Model of Postnatal Care","description":" Please welcome Bo Bink to the show. Bo is the "kraamzorg" who supported our family following the recent birth of our second child. What\u2019s a "kraamzorg," you ask? In the Netherlands, it's part of a system called "kraamverzorgster," a unique form of in-home care provided to every new mother in the days after childbirth. Think of it as a blend of medical checkups, emotional support, breastfeeding guidance, light housekeeping, and hands-on education for new parents, all in the comfort of your home. Bo has been a "kraamzorg" for 22 years. We talk about the Dutch model of childbirth, which emphasizes prevention, low medical intervention, and community-based care. Statistically, it leads to some of the best outcomes in the world for both mothers and babies. Regarding the price of all of this, the total cost of pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal care in the Netherlands is roughly 20% of the U.S. cost. I'm glad to have Bo here to explain this unique, holistic approach to childbirth. Bo Bink Quotes From the Episode  "Planning everything gives so much away. You give everything away to the person that is going to create the plan." - Bo Bink on the over-medicalization of childbirth. "You're not a housekeeper, but you do keep it where needed. Yeah, I mean, especially with laundry\u2026 It's all for the greater good." - Bo Bink on the supportive yet practical role of a kraamzorg. "This job is more than only after-birth care\u2026 It's important that you understand what is asked of you." - Bo Bink reflecting on the deeper emotional and societal responsibilities of a kraamzorg. Additional Resources Bo Kraamzorg Bo Bink on LinkedIn Show Notes 02:49 \u2013 Introduction to Bo Bink and the Kraamzorg Role 05:16 \u2013 A Day in the Life of a Kraamzorg 08:20 \u2013 Why Kraamzorg is Unique to the Netherlands 09:54 \u2013 Building Trust Through Early Connection 11:31 \u2013 Empowering Families Through Knowledge 14:08 \u2013 The Midwife-Kraamzorg Partnership 18:25 \u2013 When Birth Care Meets Social Support 23:12 \u2013 Home Birth on a Houseboat 27:24 \u2013 The Dutch Philosophy on Pain and Natural Birth 30:54 \u2013 Pain as a Biological Necessity 43:14 \u2013 Preventing SIDS and the Role of Education 57:07 \u2013 The Kraamzorg Model Saves Money and Lives Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. ","author_name":"Spread Great Ideas: The Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/spreadgreatideas.libsyn.com\/website","html":"