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Tag: pregnancy
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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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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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Demystifying hypnobirthing
When you hear the term ‘hypno’ or ‘hypnosis’, your first thought might be about losing or surrendering control… yet the hypnobirthing method is the complete opposite! Hypnobirthing combines deep relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis, also sometimes called ‘focussed relaxation’. These techniques enable you as a mother in labour to remain in control of the birth process. The skills…
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Pregnancy fatigue: why am I so tired?
We all have days of feeling a bit sleepy or lethargic. But you might notice during pregnancy that tiredness is taken to the extreme. Perhaps you just can’t keep your eyes open at work, nod off watching telly, or struggle more than usual to get up when the morning alarm goes off. Well, don’t worry.…
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Interview Sascha Zeldenrijk, orthomolecular therapist in Vreeland
In this interview, Sascha (owner of Foodstappen) tells us how orthomolecular therapy changed her life and how she is uses it to help new and future parents on their parenthood journey.
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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.