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Category: For future parents
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When Pregnancy Feels Heavy: My Journey Through Prenatal Depression
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of joy, glowing anticipation, and maternal bliss. But for me, it was a season of darkness, confusion, and deep emotional turmoil. As a doula and placenta specialist, I’ve walked alongside many women through their pregnancies. Yet, when it was my turn—during my second pregnancy—I found myself grappling with…
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Safety From Within: A Hidden Need In Pregnancy And Postpartum
During pregnancy or after giving birth, everything can feel more intense. Life seems louder. Emotions swell. Small things hit harder. You might worry about things that never used to bother you or feel oddly disconnected from yourself. Especially if you’ve recently moved abroad, the swirl of early motherhood can feel even more intense. We often…
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Golden Hour: The Magical Hour After Birth
Your baby has just been born—congratulations! They may be looking at you with big, amazed eyes, and you’re diving into those beautiful eyes for the first time. It’s a moment of bliss. It’s also the beginning of the “golden hour”: the first hour following birth. During this period, it’s recommended that you stay in close…
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Differences between France and the Netherlands
Pregnancy care varies from one country to another, reflecting cultural, medical, and healthcare system differences. France and the Netherlands offer intriguing examples of contrasting approaches to prenatal and postnatal care. One of the key differentiators is the level of medicalization during pregnancy and childbirth, with France tending towards a more medicalized approach, while the Netherlands…
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Pregnant in the Netherlands: A Short Guide in 5 steps
You’re having a baby, congratulations! Now what’s next? Here are 5 important steps in your journey if you are pregnant in the Netherlands and planning to give birth here. 01. Choose your Midwife It is not standard to be followed by an OB-GYN in the Netherlands, unless there is a medical condition requiring it. For…
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What To Expect During Postpartum: Navigating The After-Birth
Have you ever wondered what postpartum actually meant? And what to expect during postpartum?Well, the postpartum period, often referred to as the “fourth trimester,” corresponds to the period immediately following childbirth. Although opinions differ on its duration, it usually encompasses the first weeks and months post birth. It is a time of immense physical, emotional,…
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Meet Flore Smit, Midwife and Childbirth Instructor
At Parentally, we exist to help new and future parents find extra care and support to navigate the twists and turns of parenthood. Our missions is not only to raise awareness around all the different types of support that exist for parents, but also to facilitate access to the professionals available to support them throughout…
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Meet Pascale Lamacchia, Doula & Chinese Medicine specialist in Amsterdam
At Parentally, our mission is to help new and future parents find the extra care and support they need to navigate the twists and turns of parenthood. We do so by not only raising awareness around all the different types of support that exist for parents, but also by facilitating access to the professionals available…
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Prepare for the arrival of your baby with a birth preparation course
If you (or your partner) are pregnant, you might wonder how to best prepare for birth. A birth preparation course will help you feel more prepared for the arrival of your baby and gain confidence for the months to come. Read out our full article to choose the class that best fits your needs! Learn…
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How To Manage Pain During Labour and Childbirth: The Different Options
Childbirth is a profoundly transformative experience for any expectant mother. It marks the culmination of nine months of anticipation, and the pain that often accompanies it is a significant aspect of the process. Some women choose to give birth with medical interventions such as epidurals. Others opt for an unmedicated approach. Let’s explore together various methods and techniques…