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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Postpartum Tears No Pink Cloud, Just the Baby Blues Are 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pain Relief During Childbirth Options Available in Amsterdam Childbirth. Many women dread it, whether it's their first time or not. During workshops, various courses, and discussions, we help you prepare for this moment. So that you can have confidence in your own body, understand how different hormones work together during childbirth, and become familiar [...]
Birth Story - Jennie Our Midwife Jennie's Delivery As midwives, we experience a variety of births, but delivering a baby with your own colleagues or being attended by them doesn't happen very often. Jennie had that experience, for the second time. In October, her daughter Belle Jolie Jeanne was born at the Bevalcentrum West [...]
Birth Plan Pregnant and thinking about your delivery? A birth plan helps! Your delivery is one of the most special moments in your life. It makes sense that you think about it and want to make your own choices. With a birth plan, you put your wishes clearly on paper. Not because it allows you [...]
