How do you choose a boy's name for your baby? Do you follow your head or your heart? Choosing a boy's name for your baby is special. And at the same time, surprisingly tricky. Where do you even begin when picking a baby name? Do you go with a name you have loved for years, [...]
External cephalic version: what if your baby is breech? What does an external cephalic version mean and what can you expect? You’re in the final trimester of your pregnancy and are probably already thinking about the birth. But then you hear that your baby is in a breech position. And suddenly you’re faced with [...]
Exercising During Pregnancy 5 Tips from a Pre- and Postnatal Trainer Almost every pregnant woman wonders: can I still exercise? And if so, what is safe and sensible? The short answer is: yes, in almost all cases you can keep exercising! And in most cases, during the first phase of your pregnancy, you can [...]
Digitalization in Midwifery? We Prefer to See You Rather Than Monitor You Technological developments are advancing at lightning speed. Also in midwifery. Apps, gadgets, AI in midwifery, home monitoring, online consultations… The digitalization of maternity care is in full swing. You might be wondering whether that is a good development. Will my care soon [...]
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 [...]
