Three day rule

I am very impressed with many efficiencies related to childbirth in Holland. After my first day of postpartum visits I noticed at the office that the birth announcements for these very newborn babies were already on display. I have now learned that Dutch families have only three days to register their child with the appropriate authorities (compared to our 30 days). This need for quick registration means that most families have already decided on names and probably already picked the design for the birth announcement long before making labour plans. On display for you here is the birth announcement from my first birth and a lovely array of Dutch treats minus the licorice whips because I ate them.