Iron deficiency during pregnancy Have your ferritin (your iron stores) checked! When you are pregnant, you are often tired. You might be told “that is just part of it” or “try to get some more rest.” But what if that does not help? What if you notice that you are extremely tired and no longer [...]
Anxiety or stress during pregnancy What you can do (and why you’re not alone) Being pregnant is beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming. It’s a special time filled with expectations, emotions, and changes. But let’s be honest-it’s not always a pink cloud. You may feel tense, worry a lot, or notice that you cry [...]
Sleep problems during pregnancy? Tips for better sleep during pregnancy Trouble sleeping during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Especially in the second and third trimester, many women lie awake at night. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your sleep without resorting to sleeping pills or other tricks. Why you may be sleeping worse right now, [...]
Pregnant and giving birth in the Netherlands If our maternity care system is unfamiliar to you Becoming a mother in a country that isn’t your homeland can raise many questions, especially when the differences between the two systems are significant. That’s something many of our clients experience, including Kelsey (US) and Donya (Iran). Both [...]
Home Birth What you need to know about giving birth at home A home birth is very common in the Netherlands, but it is not automatically the standard for everyone. In our midwifery practice, we find it very important that—when medically safe—you can choose for yourself where you want to give birth: at home, [...]
Maternity Week Tips How to make your first week with your baby a gentle start The maternity week is your first week as a mother, a period in which you recover from childbirth and slowly get to know your baby. That week is all about rest, bonding, feeding and taking good care of yourself. You’ll [...]
Do’s and Don’ts During Pregnancy What can you really do — and what should you avoid? As soon as you’re pregnant, you’ll be flooded with well-meant advice. From your mother to your neighbor, from the internet to the person behind you in line at the bakery — everyone seems to have something to say about [...]
Pregnancy Itch Skin conditions and skin disorders during pregnancy That your body changes during pregnancy is no news. But the fact that you can also suffer from pregnancy itch is less well known. Still, about 1 in 5 women experience it. There are different types of pregnancy itch. Often it is mainly very annoying [...]
Pregnant, now what? What you need to know in early pregnancy Do you have a positive pregnancy test? Congratulations! Whether you are surprised or have been hoping for this for a long time, you are probably thinking now: “Pregnant, now what??”. What do you need to arrange, what can you do, and what should [...]
Pregnancy and Food What can you eat and what’s better to avoid? Being pregnant changes everything, including the way you look at food. What you eat daily affects your baby’s development and how you feel. But there’s so much information that it’s easy to get lost. We’re here to help. During your visits to our [...]
