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 [...]
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 [...]
When to Arrange Maternity Care? And What Maternity Care Options Are There in Amsterdam? After giving birth, your postpartum week begins. During this initial period with your newborn, you are entitled to maternity care. However, be sure to arrange it in time, as there is also a shortage of maternity care professionals. An overview of [...]
More Births During a Full Moon Is It True or Not? You may have heard the claim that more children are born during a full moon. We sometimes feel like our nights are busier when the moon is full. But... is this moon myth true or not? We investigated for you! Make an Appointment [...]
What Should You Have at Home for the Postpartum Week?Midwives of Amsterdam South Share Their Tips!In the last months of your pregnancy, you’re likely busy preparing everything for when the baby arrives. Setting up the nursery, buying baby clothes, and choosing a birth announcement card. But don’t forget that you’ll need a lot more for [...]
Postpartum TearsNo Pink Cloud, Just the Baby BluesAre you a new mother feeling overwhelmed, emotional, and things aren’t going as expected? Don’t worry, these are the well-known, or infamous, postpartum tears, also called the baby blues. It’s completely normal, and about 50 to 70% of new mothers experience it at some point. Fortunately, it will [...]
Birthing Positions In Which Positions Can You Give Birth? There are numerous ways to position yourself during childbirth. The familiar image of giving birth while lying in a bed is no longer the norm. In fact, more and more often, women are encouraged to try different positions throughout labor, choosing what feels best at each [...]
What to arrange during your pregnancy A handy checklist Once you are pregnant, there are all sorts of things to arrange. Nice things like the baby's room and the first baby clothes, but also very practical things. Like insurance, childcare and of course your midwife. We have listed the things you need to do and [...]
