Courses

This Childbirth preparation course is face-to-face in English for expectant mothers (around 30-34 weeks pregnant) and their partners to prepare for the birth of their baby. We replaced our Three-hour childbirth class with the Four–hour course, because there is more than enough information to convey, and enough time for a thorough Q&A at the end. It enables you to go home better prepared […]

The Three-weekly courses are given face-2-face, in English and with partner. The best time to start this course is if you are between 30-33 weeks of pregnancy. To optimise the ventilation in the classroom, we have invested in a CleanAir Optima ventilation system with UV light. This Three-weekly course is a compact version of the Five-weekly […]

We present the one-weekend course over two sessions, face-2-face. Saturday afternoon and a Sunday morning. You can digest the first part of the class in the evening, and come back the next day to recap day one, learn more about birthing positions and  interventions, and discuss your birth plan with other couples. (Maximum class size is […]

We present the one-weekend course over two sessions, face-2-face. Saturday afternoon and a Sunday morning. You can digest the first part of the class in the evening, and come back the next day to recap day one, learn more about birthing positions and  interventions, and discuss your birth plan with other couples. (Maximum class size is […]

This prenatal course in English enables expectant international couples to feel confident about having a baby in the Netherlands. The Childbirth Preparation Course is intended for couples more than 28 weeks pregnant (preferably around 30-32 weeks). Five evenings (19.00-21.00) on a weekday and one postnatal reunion in the weekend. Advantage of the Five weekly course: […]

The Three-weekly courses are given face-2-face, in English and with partner. The best time to start this course is if you are between 30-33 weeks of pregnancy. To optimise the ventilation in the classroom, we have invested in a CleanAir Optima ventilation system with UV light. This Three-weekly course is a compact version of the Five-weekly […]

Akriti has partnered with ACCESS – one of the oldest non-for-profit organisations supporting the international community in The Netherlands to provide Childbirth Preparation Courses in Utrecht.  As a Childbirth Educator i bring in all my expertise to ease any apprehensions parents to be may have, as well as share with them what they need to […]

Starting (or expanding) a family far from home, where health care practices and customs may differ, can be overwhelming. This is why the ACCESS Childbirth Preparation Courses have been so popular over the years. In addition to answering your questions, you will also learn how to prepare for labour and delivery in the Netherlands. The […]

Akriti has partnered with ACCESS – one of the oldest non-for-profit organisations supporting the international community in The Netherlands to provide Childbirth Preparation Courses in Utrecht.  As a Childbirth Educator i bring in all my expertise to ease any apprehensions parents to be may have, as well as share with them what they need to […]

This Childbirth preparation course is ONLINE in English for expectant mothers (around 30-34 weeks pregnant) and their partners to prepare for the birth of their baby. This course is mainly geared to first-time parents and especially relevant if you want your partner to understand the basics in only a few hours and learn how you can best be helped (or as a […]

Ready for Baby is a 2-hour workshop to guide people exploring parenting through the most relevant building blocks and the key considerations to have before becoming parents. These building blocks correspond to the letters of the word SMART: Self (S): Exploring our fears, what it means to become parents, what kind of parents we want […]

Akriti offers Childbirth Courses specially designed for parents-to-be in The Netherlands, preparing them for a safe, calm, gentle and healthy birthing experience. The one-day childbirth preparation course includes the following topics: Introduction to Physiology of labor Developing an attitude towards labor - cultural nuances in The Netherlands How Dutch Healthcare system works Different stages of […]