Your journey, your choices.
As a doula, I believe that informed parents are empowered parents. This page offers free resources designed to help you navigate pregnancy and new parenthood.
You always have the choice, and nothing is mandatory.
Understand the Dutch maternity system
Navigating a new healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially during pregnancy. This comprehensive guide breaks down the Dutch maternity system, explaining services, and who you'll encounter along the way. Feel more prepared and less stressed as you understand the local practices and support available for expectant parents in the Netherlands.
Questions to ask your care provider & doula
Preparing for your birth and postpartum journey involves asking the right questions. This checklist helps you formulate key questionsto your midwife, obstetrician, and doula. Ensure you cover all your concerns, understand your options, and make informed decisions about your care. Empower yourself to advocate for the birth experience you desire.
Explore more insights on my blog
You can continue exploring through the blog, where I share information, personal stories, and practical guidance for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, to help you better understand your options and feel more prepared at each stage.
Clothing loop
If you live in Rotterdam, you can join the maternity clothing loop, a community-based system where clothes are shared from one mother to another. You take what you need and place back what you no longer use, keeping the loop going. It is also a very practical way to access maternity clothes, as you can try everything in the comfort of your home, without the need to go to the shop.