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 [...]
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 [...]
What is the Best Sleeping Position When You're Pregnant? Handy Tips for a Good Night's Sleep During Pregnancy When you're pregnant, you often feel tired. In the first trimester, it's due to your body producing more hormones, and in the third trimester, it's because your body is heavier and everything requires more effort. You [...]
Exercising During Pregnancy? Helpful Tips to Stay Fit While You're Pregnant Continuing to exercise so you stay fit during pregnancy and enter childbirth in good shape sounds not only pleasant but also beneficial. However, exercising during pregnancy is quite different from usual. Your body is changing, you might feel very tired, and you may [...]
When to Start Wearing Maternity Clothes? + Useful Tips for Clothing During Your Pregnancy Every pregnant woman faces the need for maternity clothes at some point. When it becomes necessary for you depends on many factors. Here, we’ll tell you what to consider and give you some practical tips on the clothes you can [...]
Baby Carrier or Baby Wrap? Which One to Choose? A baby carrier or baby wrap has many advantages. You can keep your baby close to you while having your hands free. It's also beneficial for your baby's development, both motorically and socio-emotionally. And when you're out shopping or using public transport, a baby carrier [...]
That's Why Dates Positive Effects of Dates During Your Pregnancy and Delivery Whether you're a fan or not, eating Ajwa dates during your pregnancy and delivery is believed to have various positive effects. So if you're looking for a sweet and fairly healthy snack during your pregnancy, eating dates could be a good option for [...]
Preeclampsia Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Eclampsia Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition that can occur during or shortly after pregnancy. Because it can be dangerous for both you and your baby, it's important that you know what it is and how to recognize it. As midwives, we also keep an eye on this for [...]
