Borstvoedingpraktijk Karine Akkermans
Lactation consultant (IBCLC) · Details collected on 2026-08-04 from public sources
Oosterbrink 9-A, 8431 RA Oosterwolde
What we know about this practice
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–18:00, Sun closed
- Appointment
- Not provided
- Weekend
- Also open at weekends
- Online consultations
- Not provided
- Parking
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Feeding room
- Not provided
- Waiting time
- Not provided
- Languages
- Not provided
- Free introduction
- Not provided
“Not provided” means exactly that: we could not source it publicly, and we do not make it up.
Insurance
Not in the basic insurance; often partly covered by supplementary insurance. Own fee not stated.
In Ooststellingwerf you will find Borstvoedingpraktijk Karine Akkermans, an IBCLC lactation consultant. The address is Oosterbrink 9-A, 8431 RA Oosterwolde. That falls under the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, province of Friesland.
What this kind of care covers An IBCLC lactation consultant specialises in breastfeeding and has passed the international IBCLC examination. That is different from a breastfeeding counsellor or a volunteer from a breastfeeding organisation — both can be valuable, but IBCLC is the only internationally examined qualification, with recertification every five years. A lactation consultant looks at the whole picture: your baby’s anatomy, your breasts, feeding position, and anything medical that may be playing a part.
Mothers usually come to this kind of care for things like worry about not producing enough milk, breastfeeding that hurts and pumping, and combining breast and bottle. A consultation usually takes 60 to 90 minutes and often happens at your home. The consultant watches a full feed — how your baby latches, how you sit, what is happening in your breast — and frequently weighs the baby before and after. You leave with a plan you can start the same day, plus a written summary for your midwife or GP.
Practical details. The opening hours in the source are Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–18:00, Sun closed and the practice is also open at weekends. You can get in touch by phone on +31 516 523 038 and through the website.
What we do not know yet. This page is compiled from public sources. What this practice actually offers, what it costs, how long the waiting time is and which registrations the practitioners hold have not been confirmed by the practice itself. We do not fill those gaps with an assumption. Ask the practice, or check registrations yourself — the BIG register and the Kwaliteitsregister Paramedici are free and public. Do these details not match your practice? Claim this listing and you can fill in what is missing here.
What does an IBCLC lactation consultant?
This is what an IBCLC lactation consultant helps with in general. Whether this practice treats all of these has not been confirmed.
Registration
Register to check: IBLCE — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (L-number). Not verified for this practice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borstvoedingpraktijk Karine Akkermans and what can I find here?
Borstvoedingpraktijk Karine Akkermans is listed in this guide as an IBCLC lactation consultant in Ooststellingwerf, province of Friesland. An IBCLC lactation consultant specialises in breastfeeding and has passed the international IBCLC examination. That is different from a breastfeeding counsellor or a volunteer from a breastfeeding organisation — both can be valuable, but IBCLC is the only internationally examined qualification, with recertification every five years. A lactation consultant looks at the whole picture: your baby’s anatomy, your breasts, feeding position, and anything medical that may be playing a part. What this specific practice offers has not been confirmed by the practice itself — ask about it at first contact.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
The source does not say. In practice almost all care in this category works by appointment, so assume that and get in touch first by phone on +31 516 523 038 and through the website. Walking in without an appointment is rarely possible in this category.
Not stated in the source — this is what we can say about it in general.
What are the opening hours?
According to the source: Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–18:00, Sun closed. Those are the hours the practice is open, not necessarily when an appointment is free — the diary may be full further ahead. Hours also change during Dutch school holidays. Call or check the website for the current situation.
What does it cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Not by the basic insurance — lactation support is not in the basisverzekering. Many supplementary policies (aanvullende verzekering) do cover one or more consultations, usually as an amount per consultation or a maximum per year. How much varies considerably between insurers and packages, and it changes every January. Look under "lactatiekundige" or "borstvoeding" in your policy conditions before you book. A practical point: most lactation consultants ask you to pay them directly and give you an invoice to submit to your insurer yourself, so budget for paying up front. What this particular practice charges for a consultation, and whether it has a contract with your specific health insurer, is not in our source. Ask for the fee before you book.
Reviews on Google
5.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews — taken from Google Maps on 2026-08-04. We have not verified these reviews and they play no part in the order of our search results.
Heel goede begeleiding gehad. Karine kwam langs en heeft toen alle tijd genomen om te helpen. De nazorg was heel uitgebreid. Een deel van de nazorg viel in haar vakantie, maar ook toen nam ze alle tijd om mij te helpen. Ik had een tweede huisbezoek gevraagd en daarvoor regelde ze meteen een vervangs
Marianne · 5/5 · 2026-01-03
Hele prettige ervaring met Karine gehad. Ze heeft me meer dan goed op weg geholpen en heeft uitgebreid de tijd voor je. De nazorg is erg fijn, ze houd nog een aantal keer contact om te horen hoe het gaat. Fijne respectvolle manier van communiceren.
Annelies Punter · 5/5 · 2021-05-06
Meerdere prettige ervaringen met Karine (lactatiekundige) gehad. Heeft me goed geholpen met verschillende dingen waar ik tegen aan liep op het gebied van borstvoeding. Echt een aanrader en zal zeker (wanneer er zich weer een probleem zal voordoen) terug komen!
Anna van der Heide · 5/5 · 2022-12-16