Doula
If you have come to this page, it’s very likely you are pregnant..If that is the case Congratulations!
Have you thought about how You would like to give birth?
Are you perhaps anxious about giving birth in a new country in a system you are not familar with?
Are you overwhelmed by the different options available?
Together we can have a look at what you need this pregnancy, so that you can move towards your impending birth in a confident empowered way.
Birth is the first page of your journey into motherhood, into parenting.
You deserve that start to be positive, empowered and respectful.

My philosophy is that a woman should be central in this journey, this is her transformatory process.
It is your birth,your body, your baby and your choices.
I am there every step of the way , supporting and believing in you.
Personal guidance, my knowledge about birth, the Dutch birth care system, your rights, options and choices
will Help you to find clarity, confidence and decrease the fears you might have.
Everything in order for you to get a clear picture of what you want and need.
If you have a partner i work for him/her as well, and will do everything in order to support him/her to be able to support you in the best way possible.
As of April 2019 you can chose seperate services next to the full Doula support packages.
Any woman i support in any way gets access to my very extensive lending library.
Birth Support Packages
Payment in installments is always possible, please contact me for more information
Doula package
BASIC
- complimentary meeting
- intake
- 2 meetings of 2,5 hours
- 24/7 stand-by from week 37·
- continious support during the entire birth from the moment you want me there
- help in making a post partum and birth plan
- available via phone, whatsapp, email during office hours for ANY questions you might have- or just a listening ear
- access to my lending libary·
- post partum birth debrief meeting
- rental of Elle TENS unit
- rental of birth pool(only disposable liner costs)
€950,-
Doula package
PLUS
- complimentary meeting·
- intake
- 3 meetings of 2,5 hours
- 24/7 on stand-by from week 37·
- continious support during the entire birth
- help in making a post partum and birth plan
- available via phone, whatsapp, email during office hours for ANY questions you might have- or just a listening ear
- access to my lending library
- rental of Elle TENS unit·
- rental of birth pool (only disposable liner costs)
- post partum birth debrief meeting
- 2 pregnancy /post partum massages(65min)
- or extra meeting
or 4 hours post partum doula service
1250,-
Post Partum
All my birth doula clients get 10% discount on my post partum services
and 25% discount for a private baby massage cursus
What does a Doula do exactly?
Amy L. Gilliand Ph.D. writes in her book “the heart of the doula” what would happen if the doula dissapeared.. I found this so beautifully illustrative of some of the work i do during a birth that i wanted to share this with you.
If the Doula dissapeared, no one would…
Shut the door
Cover every toe with the blanket
Make sure the curtains overlap
Persevere until we find the right spot
Remind you to ask questions
Repeat what was said during a contraction
Move the yukky towels from your sight and smell right away
Shut the door again
Restart the playlist
Work with the nurse, helping him or het to get to know you
Repeat your visualisation with each contraction
Be calm
Be the extra pair of hands
Anticipate what you might need
Fetch anything you wanred
Keep a catalog in their head of what makes you feel better
Have yout comfort and well being as the #1 priority
Make sure your loved ones are informed
Know how to interpret your medical providers concerns in a language a tired laboring brain can understand
Shut the door again
Give your partner a break and remind them that it’s time to eat
Keep the focus on you
Remind you that you are having a baby
Help the nurse
Tape your pictures and affirmations to the walls
Understand medical procedures and explain what you might feel in advance
Believe in you and your ability to birth this baby
Remind you that you can say “No” or “Not right now”
Help you find your voice
Be there with you the whole time
Make sure your partner got to do what he/she wanted to
Shut the door again
Remember to fetch the baby book
Change the room temperature
Recall your biggest birth dreams and help you make them happen
Console you when they don’t
Refect your rhytms
Take notes of what was said and done
Empower you to advocate for what you want
Try other things first
Dissapear when you need privacy
Understand and explain how pain medication might effect you and your baby
Know your birth memories and satisfaction will affect you the rest of you life
Protect the space
Keep irrelevant activities from distracting you
Offer unconditional support free from future obligations
Be your Doula
Services around pregnacy and birth
One-on-One Consultations (1,5-2hrs)
BIRTH PLAN CONSULTATION + LENDING LIBRARY ACCESS
€125
POST PARTUM PLAN CONSULTATION + LENDING LIBRARY ACCESS
€125
FEAR OF LABOUR SESSION
€125
BIRTH STORY LISTENING
€125
DIGITAL DOULA SERVICES
€60
Birth Prep / Sibling Prep
BIRTH PREP PRIVATE
€250
DUTCH MATERNITY CARE WORKSHOP
€125
ONE HOUR IN PERSON CONSULTATION + LENDING LIBRARY ACCESS
€75
PLAY SESSION / SIBLING BIRTH PREP
€125
SIBLING CARE DURING LABOUR (CHILD DOULA)
€325
Massage/Mindfulness/Meditation
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
€80,00
€60,00
SESSION OUT IN NATURE
€200
GUIDED MEDITATION & AFFIRMATIONS SESSION
€150