Verloskundige Praktijk

What Verloskundige Praktijk does

Verloskundige Praktijk Schoffelen & co is a Dutch midwifery partnership (maatschap, KvK 14114801) operating from Maastricht and serving expecting parents across the Maastricht and Heuvelland region. Founded in 2000 by Esther Schoffelen and transitioned to a three-partner ownership model with Rachelle van Gennip and Clara Reis in 2024, the practice delivers the full obstetric continuum: preconception counseling (Kinderwens Spreekuur), pregnancy monitoring with in-house ultrasound, prenatal screening including NIPT and SEO referrals, hospital or home birth assistance with water-birth and TENS options, postpartum home visits, breastfeeding and lactation support, contraception/IUD services, tongue-tie division, and miscarriage counseling. Service is delivered through 5 BIG-registered midwives and 3 practice assistants across four consultation locations (Heer headquarters, De Heeg, Daalhof, Eijsden), each equipped with an ultrasound machine, operating 6 days per week plus two evening sessions.

The practice's differentiating technical and clinical assets include a Virtual Reality (VR-bril) labor pain management program reporting an average 2-point reduction on a 0–10 pain scale and 96% patient reuse intent, a Centering Pregnancy group-care model operational since September 2021, and multilingual patient materials across 7 languages. Strategic partnerships anchor the practice within the regional birth-care ecosystem: VSV collaborations with MUMC+ and Zuyderland hospitals for clinical deliveries and high-risk referrals, Geboortezorg Limburg and Cicogna Kraamzorg for postpartum maternity care, Echocentrum het Lichtpunt for detailed ultrasound, and Academie Verloskunde Maastricht for clinical training. The practice holds KNOV registration, BIG individual licenses for all midwives, AVG/GDPR compliance, and uses Peridos and Perined national data systems for prenatal screening and outcome reporting.

Commercially, the practice operates on a direct-to-consumer model reimbursed via the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering) regulated tariff schedule, with limited out-of-pocket add-ons such as €35 for an optional IUD-position ultrasound check and €8.50 per person for Geboortezorg Limburg breastfeeding sessions. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by word-of-mouth, a multilingual website, Facebook/Instagram presence, and verified Klantenvertellen reviews scoring 9.6/10. No external funding, no parent company, and no AI/ML capabilities are present; the practice is a founder-led regional clinical partnership with stable governance, modest scale, and steady incremental expansion.

Name

Verloskundige Praktijk

Legal name

Verloskundige Praktijk Schoffelen & co

Website

https://verloskundigenmaastricht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Verloskundige Praktijk Schoffelen & co is a Dutch midwifery partnership in Maastricht providing full-spectrum obstetric care, from preconception through postpartum, to expecting parents across four regional locations under reimbursement via the Dutch basic health insurance scheme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Midwifery and Maternity Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Obstetrics (Prenatal/Antepartum Care) (HLAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labor & Delivery / Obstetric Hospitalist (OB Hospitalist) Services (HLAKAJAK), Lactation, Postpartum & Perinatal Support Services (HLAFAJAN), Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Midwifery services
• Prenatal care
• Pregnancy monitoring
• Childbirth support
• Postpartum care

Headquarters

HQ city

Maastricht (Heer)

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Midwifery Healthcare Services: Midwife-led pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care services reimbursed through Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering). Midwife care (including pregnancy checks, home birth, and postpartum visits) and ultrasound examinations are covered under the basic insurance package. Out-of-pocket costs may apply for certain services such as internal ultrasound checks for IUD placement (35 euros).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Verloskundige Praktijk Schoffelen & co is a Dutch midwifery practice providing complete obstetric care from preconception counseling through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Services include in-house ultrasound and prenatal screening, home and hospital birth assistance (including water birth, TENS, and Virtual Reality pain management), Centering Pregnancy group care, postpartum home visits, breastfeeding support, contraception/IUD placement, tongue-tie division, and miscarriage support, delivered at four locations across Maastricht and Eijsden.

Product overview

Verloskundigenpraktijk Schoffelen & co is a midwifery practice in Maastricht offering comprehensive maternity care services. The practice operates as a single integrated service model encompassing pre-conception counseling (Kinderwens Spreekuur), pregnancy monitoring and ultrasound (Echoscopisch Onderzoek), prenatal screening (NIPT and SEO), childbirth support at home or hospital (including water birth and VR pain relief), postpartum care (Kraambedbegeleiding), breastfeeding support, contraception and IUD services, Centering Pregnancy group care, tongue-tie division, and miscarriage support. The practice features in-house ultrasound equipment across all locations and offers innovative services such as Virtual Reality pain relief during labor. Services are delivered through a team of 5 midwives and 3 assistants across multiple locations in Maastricht and Eijsden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinderwens Spreekuur (Pre-conception Consultation) Pre-conception counseling service providing personalized advice on healthy living, conception, and pregnancy preparation for individuals planning a pregnancy.
• Zwangerschapsbegeleiding (Pregnancy Care) Comprehensive pregnancy monitoring including regular check-ups, ultrasound scans, and prenatal screening from conception through delivery.
• Echoscopisch Onderzoek (Ultrasound Services) In-house ultrasound examinations including termijn echo, SEO (13-week and 20-week structural echo), and liggingsecho for fetal positioning at each consultation location.
• Pijnbestrijding met VR-bril (VR Pain Relief) Virtual Reality headset technology used during labor as a non-pharmacological pain relief method, with scientific research showing an average pain score reduction of 2 points on a 0-10 scale and 96% patient willingness to reuse.
• Bevallingsbegeleiding (Childbirth Support) Midwife-assisted delivery support at home or in the hospital, including options for water birth, birth stool, and TENS unit for pain relief.
• Kraambedbegeleiding (Postpartum Care) Postpartum home visits and monitoring during the first week after birth, including medical checks, lactation support, and 6-week postpartum check-up.
• Anticonceptie & Spiraalplaatsing (Contraception & IUD Services) Contraception counseling and IUD placement and removal services, including Kyleena, Mirena, and copper IUDs.
• Centering Zwangerschap (Centering Pregnancy) Group-based pregnancy care program where approximately 10 pregnant women with similar due dates meet for 2-hour sessions combining medical checks with peer support and shared education.
• Borstvoedingsbegeleiding (Breastfeeding Support) Breastfeeding counseling and Mama Café sessions for parents to exchange experiences, with lactation consultant referrals available.
• Tongriemklieven (Tongue-tie Division) Assessment and division of tongue-tie in newborns to improve breastfeeding effectiveness.
• Miskraambegeleiding (Miscarriage Support) Compassionate support and guidance through miscarriage, provided by Rachelle van Gennip through Miskraambegeleiding Zuid.
• Prenatale Screening (Prenatal Screening) Prenatal screening including NIPT blood test for chromosomal abnormalities (Down, Edwards, Patau syndromes) and structural ultrasound examinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 9.6 out of 10 (verified via Klantenvertellen platform)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MUMC+ (Maastricht UMC+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong collaboration with MUMC+ (Maastricht University Medical Center+) for hospital-based deliveries, prenatal screening referrals, and shared patient care through the VSV (Verloskundig Samenwerkingsverband) Maastricht eo. Gynecologists collaborate with the practice for high-risk referrals and clinical deliveries.
• Zuyderland ZiekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGood collaboration with Zuyderland Hospital for obstetric care coordination, hospital deliveries, and specialist referrals.
• Geboortezorg LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeboortezorg Limburg provides maternity care nurses, organizes breastfeeding information sessions (€8.50/person), and coordinates postpartum home care services in the region.
• Cicogna KraamzorgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKraamzorg (maternity care) provider operating in the region. Practice refers patients to Cicogna for postpartum home care.
• KNOV (Koninklijke Nederlandse Organisatie van Verloskundigen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice is a member of the KNOV, the Dutch professional association of midwives. Practice is registered in the Kwaliteitsregister Verloskundigen (Quality Register for Midwives) and the Echoregister (Ultrasound Register) maintained by KNOV.
• Echocentrum het LichtpuntminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized ultrasound center with over 14 years of experience in professional medical ultrasounds. Referral destination for detailed prenatal ultrasound examinations (20-week SEO).
• Academie Verloskunde MaastrichtminorOthersThe practice regularly hosts students from the Academy of Midwifery Maastricht (Academie Verloskunde Maastricht) for clinical training. Also occasionally hosts medical students and GP trainees.
• Ronald McDonald HuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice conducts regular check-ups and care at the Ronald McDonald House location, where recently postpartum mothers whose babies are hospitalized can stay.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MUMC+ (Maastricht UMC+): The academic hospital partner in Maastricht providing obstetric, neonatal, and high-risk pregnancy services to the same patient population. A broader incumbent where the practice refers hospital-based and high-risk deliveries, but with a fundamentally different institutional scope.
• Zuyderland Ziekenhuis: Regional hospital with obstetric departments serving Limburg. A broader incumbent providing clinical deliveries and specialist referrals for the same expectant-parent catchment, complementing rather than duplicating the midwife-led primary-care model.

Regional players

• Cicogna Kraamzorg: Kraamzorg (maternity home-care) provider operating in the Limburg region, formally partnered with the practice for postpartum home-care referrals. Comparable in lifecycle stage and regional scope but distinct in service line (postpartum only).
• Echocentrum het Lichtpunt: Specialized ultrasound center with 14+ years of experience, serving as the subject's referral destination for 20-week SEO scans. Comparable as a regional prenatal diagnostic services provider serving the same Maastricht-area patient base.

Others

• Academie Verloskunde Maastricht: The regional midwifery academy that supplies clinical trainees to the practice. Comparable as a workforce-pipeline partner in the same Limburg midwifery ecosystem rather than a competing care provider.
• KNOV (Koninklijke Nederlandse Organisatie van Verloskundigen): The Royal Dutch Organization of Midwives — the sector's professional association of which the practice is a member. Comparable as a sector-defining ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Geboortezorg Limburg: Regional maternity-care organization coordinating kraamzorg (postpartum home nurses) and breastfeeding sessions in Limburg. Directly comparable as a regional birth-care provider operating alongside midwifery practices, including the subject.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VerloskundigenPraktijkSchoffelen
• Instagraminstagram.com/verloskundige_schoffelen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verloskundige-praktijk

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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