How to Choose a Midwife? 8 Tips to Find a Midwifery Practice That Suits You Are you pregnant? Congratulations! An exciting and special time lies ahead. Thankfully, throughout these months you can rely on your midwife. She is there for you and closely monitors your and your baby's health and development. She is also the [...]
Natural Maternity Kit Everything for an eco-friendly, sustainable birth You’re preparing for one of the most special moments in your life: the birth of your baby. You’re consciously engaged with your pregnancy and the upcoming delivery—thinking about where you want to give birth and who you want to be there. And if it’s important to [...]
Giving Birth After a C-Section These Are Your Options Have you had a C-section before and are now pregnant again? You may be wondering what this means for your upcoming delivery. Can you give birth naturally this time, and what does that mean for your body? Or is there a higher chance of needing another [...]
What Is a Good Sitting Posture During Pregnancy? Prevent or Reduce Complaints Like Back Pain or Pelvic Pain with Our Tips During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes. Not only does your belly grow, but your muscles can also become more easily overloaded due to extra weight, changes in posture, and hormonal shifts. This [...]
Eating After Giving Birth What’s on the Menu During the Postpartum Period? If you’re pregnant, there’s probably something you’re looking forward to eating or drinking as soon as possible after giving birth. Something you miss right now but avoid because it’s better for your unborn baby, you don’t like it at the moment, or [...]
What Does a Maternity Nurse Do? What to Expect During Your Postnatal Period—and What Not Maternity care, as we know it in the Netherlands, is unique in the world. Here, you receive support from a maternity nurse either during or shortly after your delivery. She—or he, of course—helps you navigate that first week with tips, [...]
Pregnant at Christmas What does the midwife do during the holidays? Being pregnant during the holidays is very special. You have time to savor what awaits you, but it can also cause some stress. What can you eat, and what should you avoid? And what do you do at that Christmas party if you’re not [...]
Full-Time PumpingWhen Breastfeeding Isn’t Possible, but You Still Want to Provide Breast MilkYou wanted to breastfeed, but for one reason or another, it’s not working out. To ensure your baby still receives breast milk, you can opt for full-time pumping. Unlike breastfeeding, where you feed your baby on demand, pumping requires much more planning and [...]
The Vaginal Steam Bath After Childbirth Truths and Myths About the Yoni Steam The vaginal steam bath, also known as the yoni steam, is sometimes recommended as a beneficial and cleansing treatment after childbirth. But is it really? And what exactly is a vaginal steam bath? We did some research for you and have laid [...]
What to Do if Maternity Care Arrives the Next Day? What Do You Do on That First Day and Night with Your Baby? If you return home from the hospital after giving birth, there might be times when maternity care doesn’t start right away but only the next day. This can be a bit nerve-wracking [...]
