Who we are
We are experts in our field and are passionate about what we do. You can count on our attention, calm approach and enthusiasm.
Our team
We work with a permanent team of midwives to ensure you receive familiar, trusted care. Our motto: whilst caring for you with attention and love, we also look after one another. That way, you can always count on a well-rested and enthusiastic midwife from Westerkade. Read more about us below to get to know us a little better.
Mother of two boys | From Brabant | Mountains | Family | Certified miscarriage coach
Running | Nice food | Mother of 3 | Folding trailer | Groningen | Color | Research master | Always positive
Mommy of Fedde | Likes to travel | Loves festivals | Tony Chocolonely | Family person
Open minded | Mother of two | Motorcycling | Creative | Sissy Boy | Loves flowers
From the 'Achterhoek' | Red wine | Loves the smell of freshly cut grass | Loves to travel | Theater lover
Cheerful | Coffee | Outdoors person | Climbing | Running | Wine & cheese | On maternity leave until December 2026
Loves to travel | Burgundian vegetarian | Yoga | Midwife Sanne coaches | Sauna | Cheese every day
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Mother of Isaac & Moses | Makes jewelry | Coffee | Indian roots | Loves the sun and the moon
Mum of three | coffee lover | Dancing on pointe | City breaks
Team composition
Wil-Anne is currently on maternity leave. She is being replaced during this period by Marijn Hendricx.
Students
At our midwifery practice, we believe it is important to give future midwives the opportunity to learn the profession in a practical setting. That is why we regularly mentor trainee midwives. We do this with great pleasure and because we believe in training a new generation of midwives. In this way, we contribute together to a strong future for our wonderful profession. The midwifery training programme lasts four years, with practical training making up approximately half of the course. Students therefore gain a great deal of practical experience right from the start of their training. Under expert supervision, they learn the profession step by step: from conducting consultations and check-ups to supporting pregnant women, women in labour and new mothers.
At our practice, having a student present is standard practice. So, if you’re under our care, you may well meet a student during your appointment, at the time of delivery or during the postnatal period. The student always works under the supervision and responsibility of one of our midwives. The procedures a student carries out depend on her level of training, experience and what is appropriate for the situation.
We believe it is important that you feel comfortable and safe with the care you receive. Do you have any questions about the presence or role of a student, or are there certain procedures you would prefer not to have carried out by a student? Please feel free to discuss this with us. Together, we will explore what feels right for you and what is possible. In this way, we give students the opportunity to learn and gain experience, whilst at the same time continuing to prioritise your personal and professional care.
From September, Megan Wennik will be undertaking a placement with us. She is a fourth-year student and will be with us until the end of November. She would like to introduce herself to you.
Dear (expectant) parents,
I’m Megan Wennink (26) and a fourth-year midwifery student. Over the next 12 weeks, I’ll be undertaking a placement at the Westerkade midwifery practice.
I’m really looking forward to this, as it’s my final placement, and I hope to graduate as a midwife afterwards. You may see me during consultations, during labour and in the postnatal period, where I’d love to support you with your questions and decisions. If you’d prefer not to have me there, please do let the midwives know!
See you soon!
Megan Wennink