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 [...]
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 [...]
HG Pregnancy All about this extreme pregnancy nausea Pregnancy nausea is unfortunately something most women experience during pregnancy. While it's unpleasant, it’s usually not exhausting or dangerous. This isn’t the case with HG pregnancy: it involves such extreme nausea that you become dehydrated and can’t get enough nutrients. Fortunately, it’s much rarer, but when [...]
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 [...]
