Finding your doula birth support through Planning For Baby
The most important thing you can do when searching for a doula? Find the right fit for you. You will be welcoming this person into one of the most intimate journeys of life and their informational, emotional, and physical support will guide you. Studies have shown doula support during birth provides numerous advantages.
In addition to childbirth classes and digital resources, I offer doula services. I strive to bring many things to my work as a doula, including providing my clients with a vast resource of knowledge on the physiology of childbirth, teaching trained coping methods to progress through labor, critical thinking exercises to prepare for all possibilities during labor and birth, and providing all types, shapes, and sizes of support through this magical moment in life.
Plus, you get exclusive access to The Dutch Difference educational program I offer in my classes but as 1-on-1 support (your partner is also welcome to join!). Think of it like having a private tutor on all things birth. You’ll also get all the extra time you need to ask any questions that may come up.
Qualifications/Trainings/Workshops:
·Lamaze International Certified Childbirth Educator ·BiA Doula (NL) ·Paramanadoula with Michel Odent & Liliana Lammers (UK) ·SBD Doula Bereavement Certificate (USA)
Currently, I’m fully dedicated to teaching expectant parents The Dutch Difference approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. However, please contact me here if either of the below are true for you:
You NEED a doula and do not have time to research the many choices available to you. Depending on your location I may have a recommendation. If you are located in Amsterdam I can send you our referral list of wonderful doulas that may be available to support you.
You have suffered a loss in any trimester. I am certified in bereavement support and if I am available I may be able to support you as a client. If not, I can send you a list of referrals and resources.
Planning For Baby Consultations
Already familiar with pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond but have a pregnancy complication that’s come up? Want to focus exclusively on one topic, like preparing for a VBAC, Pre-eclampsia or Gestational Diabetes? I offer personal consultations to expectant parents located in The Netherlands. We discuss in depth the topics you want covered. These sessions are tailored to answer your specific questions about the topic of your choosing, discuss the any relevant options and services available to you in the Netherlands for this condition, and review strategic tips for navigating your labor and birth. These private sessions can be scheduled in the comfort of your own home.
A few things to keep in mind when considering a private consult:
I recommend that we review one topic per session. We can schedule subsequent sessions to discuss additional topics if needed after our first meeting.
Private consults are priced using an hourly flat rate + possible transportation costs (depending on where you are in The Netherlands). Please include the city you are living in when you fill out the form below.
Your partner is always more than welcome to attend.
Please send a message describing what you’d like to discuss using the form below. I will reply with an estimate including my fee and the estimated number of hours we should plan for our session.