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Dutch Obstetrical Protocols

The "Dutch Obstetrical Guidelines" and some other in The Netherlands issued obstetrical documents are available in English.

While the version in Dutch is for free the NOV sells the English translation of this interesting document.

The following documents are available, in English, at the secretary of the Dutch Midwifery Organization (NOV) and will be mailed to you after paying the required fee to: NOV Secretary General, Rembrandtlaan 44, 3723 BK Bilthoven, The Netherlands; account: 4001561.

1. 'Dutch Obstetrical Guidelines' - Tool that fits the obstetrical system in The Netherlands and that has a major impact on the relations of the professionals involved in obstetrical care and thus on the profile of the midwives and on the options for clients/patients. 20 Gulden; 25 Gulden outside The Netherlands - Request: "Vertaling Verloskundige Indikatielijst"
2. 'Professional profile' Who is allowed to bear the title "Midwife" in The Netherlands and what does this entail regarding authority, co-operation and ethics? 15 Gulden; 17,5 Gulden outside The Netherlands - Request: "Vertaling beroepsomschrijving"
3. 'Curriculum of elementary midwifery education' - What is considered as elementary for midwives who train and head to work principally in The Netherlands? 40 Gulden; 45 Gulden outside The Netherlands - Request: "Vertaling curriculum"

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