Birth brings a deep and transformative process of love, with your challenges and rewards. The immense power of a positive birth experience provides you with trust and power to begin parenthood with joy and confidence. My goal is to support parents create the best experience possible, regardless of the challenges that arise.
During the preparatory meetings we will discuss breathing techniques, birth positions, exercises and movements, the process of childbirth, hormones, intensity of labour, how to deal with it, the role of and support of your partner, but also all your questions and wishes.
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Birth doula
This service includes:
Birth and Post-partum Doula
This service includes:
My Childbirth Course is for you who want to be informed and feel confident to fully experience your birth the most natural way. In addition to learning the physiology of labor, you and your partner (if any) will also learn practical knowledge of how to go through each stage of labor. Your partner also learns how to be present and offer support for you.
There are many benefits to do this course, but here is some of them:
You will how your body is designed to give birth
You will learn how to make birth easier and shorter
You will have techniques to help you relax and manage the contractions, making birth more comfortable
How to help baby into a more optimal position
Reduces the need for painkillers and other interventions
Gives birth partner important information and techniques to help him know what to do and how to help
You will be fully informed about the birth process
Helps you make informed decisions
You will feel more confident talking with the care providers
Usually it feels more satisfyed after birth
It is about taking control of your birth experience, and being prepared for challenges that might arise
The best way for you to feel safe and confident, and fully prepare for the challenges of birth.
The course includes the following themes:
Physiology of Birth
How your mind influences labor and techniques for mental preparation
Hypnobirthing techniques for pregnancy, birth and post-partum
Guide for preparing your Birth Plan
Natural pain relief techniques
Bio-mechanical of the pelvis
Natural labor induction
The Golden Hour
Birthing in the Dutch system
The Course is given in 2 pre-natal sessions of 2 hour
A Rebozo closure ritual is performed 40 days after birth. In this session, which lasts about 2 hours, the focus is on gathering energy after your body has given so much during pregnancy and birth. The session starts with a hot bath and a massage with different aromas and then you will be wrapped up in the Rebozo cloths. Because of the close-fitting effect of the cloths, you will first feel firmly embraced and energized. When unpacked, you will feel rooted and strong to keep on going the journey of motherhood.
Bengkung Belly Binding is a method from Malaysia that binds the belly after birth with a long, narrow piece of 10-17 meters cloth. The hips and part of the woman’s ribs are also included. This aids in the mother’s postpartum recovery, as binding the abdomen helps to return the organs and muscles to their original place. This makes it easier for women who have just given birth to regain an upright posture more quickly and prevent back pain. First i will use moxa to warm up the back and belly, and after i will teach you how to place the cloth and take it out. You can do that after 4 days of a vaginal birth, or 4 weeks after a c-section, until 40 days after birth.
Yes, breastfeeding is instinctual. But not just instinctive. Information is important, proper support is important, but you also need to connect with the baby.
Instinct is visceral. The baby is born with a sucking instinct (and so many more), and right after birth, the mother produces the food he needs. But why is it so difficult to breastfeed sometimes?
Because many times we are not connected with ourselves, and with the baby. Adjust the handle, milking, cold compress, hot compress… And breastfeeding becomes a daily struggle.
The fear of doing something wrong, or not having enough milk. External interference, family or professional, that right away offers you a plastic nipple with the message: you won’t make it without it… It drains your energy and you can’t look inside. Forget looking at the baby and communicate with him, even if it’s just by looking.
It’s hard to listen to your instincts when someone is looking at you and trying to interfere all the time.
By taking your time, being alone with your baby, nurturing him with love, touch, and security, you’ll know if something is wrong. You may not know what it is, then i am by your side to help alog the way.
How can I help you:
If you need a Breastfeeding Consultant after your baby is born, for a specific challenge, a visit can be very helpful.
Consultation of approx. 1 hour and a half: €180 incl BTW
(include follow up visit when necessary)
If you want to prepare for breastfeeding before baby is born and have assistence in-person afterwards, I offer a 1-day course plus 1 day postpartum consultation.
Kraamzorg is a concept found only in the Netherlands, where every family has the right to initial postpartum care at home. As holistic Kraamzorg, my services combine care and monitoring for both mother and baby, plus in-depth, personalized knowledge to meet your family’s needs. Combining my experience and sensitivity, I will teach you how to create a self-care routine while meeting your baby’s needs. During the first week postpartum, I will share my knowledge with the goal that by the end of my consultation, you will feel confident and reestablished to find the answers to motherhood within yourself. My care is based on Ayurveda, which focuses on restoring balance to the body and caring for emotions during this sensitive period for both mother and baby.
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This care consists of first considering your family’s specific situation and preferences. In the case of a hospital birth, you should generally go home a few hours after birth, and that’s when my services begin to help you through the first eight days postpartum. In the case of a home birth, I’m available from the active phase of labor to assist the midwife with the birth.
*Any insurance in the Netherlands covers Kraamzorg expenses. It’s important to check with your insurance company whether the cost is fully covered or if there are additional contributions.
