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Category: For future parents
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Pregnancy : keep a good energy level with yoga and fitness
While you may not feel like exercising as much as before during pregnancy, maintaining a regular physical activity is important. The more active you are, the easier it will be for you to adjust to body changes, stay fit for labour and keep a good energy level. Note: always ask your healthcare provider which forms…
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Pregnancy: increase your overall wellbeing thanks to massages
Pregnancy and postpartum are intense periods for your body: adjusting your postures, gaining weight, carrying your baby around… Your body is going through a lot in a very short period of time! A perinatal massage can, amongst others, help relieve everyday discomforts, encourage muscle relaxation or reduce stress. In this article you will find the answers to the…
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Boost your wellbeing with alternative pregnancy therapies
Alternative therapies are a great way to complement traditional healthcare, relieve pregnancy discomfort, and support your perinatal wellbeing. It is sometimes also a good way to take time for yourself! Our list is not exhaustive but contains a few of the most popular therapies which could be useful, such as pregnancy acupuncture. As with any…
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What is Kraamzorg? Everything You Need To Know
If you are expecting or planning for a baby in the Netherlands, you may have started to look into the local care system and wondered what it is kraamzorg? We will tell you what’s hiding behind that strange name and how it’ll help you in the very first few days after birth. Postnatal support in…
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What is a Doula? (almost) Everything You Need To Know
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and joy, often also coupled with a few doubts and questions. It’s normal! Becoming a parent is a monumental transformation. And getting the right emotional and physical support to help go through this transformation can make a world of difference. If you feel that you could need extra support during…
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Meet Natalie Angstadt, Doula in Amsterdam
At Parentally, we exist to help each parent find the extra care and support they may need as they embark into parenthood. Our mission is not only to raise awareness about the wide range of support available for parents and parents-to-be, but also to shine a light on the beautiful world of professionals who are…
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Prenatal Care in The Netherlands: What You Need To Know
Your exciting journey into parenthood is about to begin. From the early signs to the first steps into pregnancy, you might wonder about prenatal care in the Netherlands with millions of questions roaming in your head. Let’s guide you through the most important steps and information you need to know as you embark on this…
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What is hypnobirthing? Everything you need to know
Even though pregnancy and the lead up to birth can be a time of great joy and excitement, it is normal to have feelings of apprehension or anxiety when thinking about the actual labour and birth process. Hypnobirthing may be a method to consider when exploring pain management and relaxation techniques for your labour and…
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How To Choose Your Midwife
The Netherlands are recognized as a great country for maternity care and for their unique approach. One thing you might hear here if you are expecting is: « You are not sick. You’re just pregnant » Indeed, pregnancy and birth are approached as natural processes and not necessarily medical events that need to be supervised in hospitals,…
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Is Water Birthing For Me?
We all know how wonderfully calming and relaxing a nice warm bath can be. It’s no wonder that many women choose to spend some or all of their birthing time in the water. Considering that your baby has been safely carried in a watery environment, a water birth might seem a perfect way to enter…