Childbirth Preparation Online

One Day Childbirth Preparation course is for couples and presented ONLINE!

We use a direct video connection, so we can have direct interaction between parents and trainer so you can ask all the questions you might have!
However, to be behind your laptop for a complete day…… So, I do the online course in two parts. Part one on Saturday and part two Sunday. Time 10.00-13.00

The course is not only for first time parents and parents giving birth in the Netherlands for the first time but for everyone who wants to prepare themselves for the upcoming birth of their child.
During the course we look at all aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth and the early days of parenthood. Also we will learn about breathing and relaxing and this will be practiced, but of course it will be necessary to practice more later on at home.
Also, there will be information about the Dutch Health Care System which is completely different from all other countries around the world.
Not only we have Kraamzorg in the Netherlands but also a large history of Home birth deliveries……

A lot of information will be provided during the course, so you will receive additional hand-outs by mail.
It is a practical preparation for birth: to get all tools to cope with labor.
All stages of labor with positions, pushing techniques, postnatal period will be explained.
There is also attention for the role of the expecting partner. Their support can really make a difference during the birth of the baby.

Courses are, of course, presented in English.

Topics

The childbirth preparation course offers:

Information about the labor process and what follows
Preparing for the birth of your child as a couple
Chance to build a relationship with other mums and dads-to-be
Small groups in a welcoming environment
Get your questions answered
How the health system works around childbirth in The Netherlands
Pain relief, what are the possibilities in the Netherlands
The role of midwives
Place of birth
Attitude towards contractions and pain
Relaxation, breathing and massage exercises in the first stage of labour
Dilatation, what happens in your body
Use of a birth ball
Pushing in different positions
Instrumental assisted delivery (vacuum extraction, caesarean section)
Breastfeeding information (limited)
Information about Kraamzorg
First week of motherhood
Dutch habits and customs

Dates

Saturday	Sunday
20-04-2024	21-04-2024
08-06-2024	09-06-2024
07-09-2024	08-09-2024
07-12-2024	08-12-2024

All dates subject to change

Cost

Time:
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 13:00

Location: online

Cost: € 150,00

Registration:

You can register from 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Reservations can be made via the contact form.

So just what is childbirth preparation and why would you want to go to a childbirth education course?
Many new parents would argue that nothing can prepare you for the real experience of labor or for the change in your life when you become a mother or father.
We would agree that they are partly correct, because everyone’s experience of pregnancy, labor and parenting is unique. Often there are no definitive answers to the multitude of questions prospective parents want to ask. But, knowledge about the process of giving birth, tools to cope with the contractions and the extended role of the partner can make the birth of the baby to a very special, unique experience.
Living in Holland, away from your family and maybe your best friends, the prospect of labor and birth can be especially daunting. You are also away from the medical system that you are familiar with.
The course covers as much emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth and focuses on having a baby in the Netherlands as possible.
There will be enough room to answer all the questions that you might have about giving birth.