Tag: postpartum
Meet Anastasia, A Midwife, Doula & Perinatal Support Practitioner
Meet Anastasia, a Greek midwife based in the Eindhoven region who supports families throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Alongside her background in midwifery, Anastasia is a doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, hypnobirthing practitioner and baby massage instructor. Through her practice, Touching Life, she brings these different areas of expertise together to offer families…
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…
Postpartum : 5 Tips For Better Sleeping
By Stephanie, Slaapdeskundige Are dark circles under your eyes the new normal? ‘Broken nights are just part of it’ — who hasn’t heard that old chestnut before? And then there’s ‘babies sleep like a baby’? So, if both are so normal, how do these two things go together? Of course, if all goes well, you…
Let’s talk about postpartum
Whether you’re a first-time parent or are welcoming a new family addition, having a baby transforms every aspect of your life — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Though this is exciting, it can seem overwhelming during the first few weeks after giving birth. During this time, known as the ‘postpartum’ period, you’re adjusting to having this…
Acupuncture: how can it help during and after pregnancy?
You might already have used acupuncture before, but did you know that this traditional Chinese practice can also be of precious help during pregnancy and after birth? Read more about the benefits of perinatal acupuncture in our first blog post below.