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Please note: available only to Dutch-speaking professionals in the maternity care sector.

Assessing blood loss during a water birth requires a sharp clinical eye. Without standard measuring tools, you rely primarily on visual estimation. Research shows that this can be challenging: small amounts of blood loss are often overestimated and larger amounts are more likely to be underestimated

Targeted training can help improve the accuracy of these assessments.

To increase awareness around blood loss during water birth and to equip maternity care professionals with practical knowledge and tools Babypraktijk Noord and Mia Stella developed a digital training on blood loss in water births.

To take this a step further, they are now partnering with Birthpools to offer a one-time in-person event: Accredited Live Masterclass: Estimating blood loss during a water birth.

What does the Live Masterclass include?

During this afternoon session, theory and hands-on practice come together:

  • Insight into how blood behaves in water
  • Understanding colour variations and what they indicate
  • Theoretical background, including postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)
  • Practical training with a filled birthing pool and real blood
  • Immediately applicable tools, including the VBScore© pocket card
  • A practical “Water Birth” working document for use in your own practice

This masterclass offers a unique opportunity to practice in a controlled setting using real blood, something rarely available in standard training.

Practical information

Designed for maternity care professionals supporting water births
  • Date: October 2, 2026
  • Time: 13:00 – 17:00
  • Location: Zwolle, Burgemeester Drijbersingel 25-U
  • Includes coffee, tea, and light refreshments

Accreditation

KNOV: 4 points (Category A)
KNOV-NVOG: 4 points
KCKZ: 2019 Category C (advanced topics): 3.5 points end 2023 Category B (in-depth maternity care knowledge): 3.5 points
What's included
  • 1 ticket for entry to the Live Masterclass: Assessing blood loss during water birth
Is it still possible to cancel?

Cancellation
Are you unfortunately unable to attend after having registered? You can cancel free of charge up to two weeks before the event. Please contact support@birthpools.com

Would you like to cancel after that? Please let us know as soon as possible!