Helping you as an expecting expat feel more prepared and confident on your pregnancy journey in the Netherlands. We’re here to guide you through what to expect and make you aware of the resources available—so you never feel alone in this experience.
In this episode, Julianna and Anna share insights into the life of a doula, supporting new parents through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They discuss the importance of trust, personalized support, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship.
Keywordsdoula, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, support, Netherlands, breastfeeding, birth plans, emotional support
Key Topics
The role of a doula in supporting pregnancy and birth
Building confidence and trust in new parents
Balancing family life and supporting clients
Personalized support and listening to client needs
Supporting breastfeeding and postpartum recovery
The importance of trust and instincts in parenting
Preparing for birth and managing expectations
The emotional journey of supporting families
Takeaways
Doulas provide reassurance and personalized support, often being a calming presence.
Building trust and confidence in parents is a key part of a doula's role.
Supporting breastfeeding requires patience and understanding individual needs.
Preparation and clear communication are essential for a positive birth experience.
Parenting support is a temporary phase that passes, and patience is vital.
9 Jun 2026
# 23 Breech Baby and the External Cephalic Version (ECV)
The conversation covers understanding breech presentation, baby's position and concerns, options for breech baby, variations of breech presentations, consultation and decision making, external cephalic version (ECV), procedure and experience, success and preparation, risks and considerations, post-version outcome.
Takeaways
Understanding the process and options for breech presentation.
The experience and outcomes of the external cephalic version (ECV) procedure.
Chapters
00:00 A New Book: Mijn Zusje is Een Engeltje Karin Verkooijen Jij in je Kracht | Gedragsspecialist I Therapeut I Oirschot (https://www.jijk.nl/) & Ilaria Conalbi Heartfelt Children's Book Illustrations and Custom Stationery | Ila Illustrations (https://ilaillustrations.com/)
06:01 Variations of Breech Presentation
11:26 Success and Preparation
22:39 Post-Version Outcome
Expecting Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Meetup
You can find us each month at our pregnancy and postpartum meetup where we help you build your community, make friends, and answer all of your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum questions!
More info at pregnantineindhoven.com (http://pregnantineindhoven.com)
Expecting Together - Pregnancy Meetups | Bibliotheek Eindhoven (https://eindhoven.op-shop.nl/2091/expecting-together-pregnancy-meetups?disable_filter=1)
Julianna Feron
Website: juliannaferon.com (http://juliannaferon.com)
Instagram: @julianna_feron (https://www.instagram.com/julianna_feron/)
Anna Latham
Website: empoweredbirthservices.nl (http://empoweredbirthservices.nl)
Beyondbirth.nl (http://Beyondbirth.nl)
Instagram @empowered.birth.services (http://empowered.birth.services)
1 Mar 2026
Who’s Who in Your Birth Team?
Who's Who in Your Dutch Birth Team?
Pregnant in the Netherlands and confused by words like verloskundige, kraamverzorgster or GGD? In this episode, we explain who does what — from pregnancy to postpartum.
During Pregnancy & Birth
First-Line Midwife (Verloskundige)
Your main provider if you’re low-risk.
You contact them after a positive test. They guide your pregnancy and attend your birth at home, birth center, or hospital (without medical indication).
Clinical Midwife
Works in the hospital. You meet her if you request pain relief or develop a medical indication. She takes over when care transfers to the hospital.
Gynecologist
Medical doctor and surgeon. Involved if there are complications, interventions, or a cesarean birth.
Birth Doula
Hired by you. Non-medical support.
Provides emotional, physical and informational support, plus continuous presence during labor.
Hospital Nurse
Assists with monitoring, IV lines, and practical needs during hospital birth.
Maternity Nurse (Kraamverzorgster)
Assists during home birth and supports you up to 8 days postpartum — monitoring mother and baby, helping with feeding, and doing light household tasks.
Postpartum
Maternity Nurse (Kraamverzorgster)
Midwife
Checks your recovery and baby’s health.
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Board-certified breastfeeding specialist.
Lactation Counselor
Educated in breastfeeding support.
GGD / Consultatiebureau
Performs heel prick test, hearing test, monitors development, and offers vaccinations. For illness, contact your GP.
Postpartum Doula
Optional extra support after the maternity nurse leaves — practical and emotional help.
Get in Touch
Expecting Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Meetup You can find us each month at our pregnancy and postpartum meetup where we help you build your community, make friends, and answer all of your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum questions! More info at
pregnantineindhoven.com (http://pregnantineindhoven.com)
Get in Touch
Julianna Feron
Website: juliannaferon.com (http://juliannaferon.com)
Instagram: @julianna.feron (https://www.instagram.com/julianna_feron/)
Free call: Meeting with Julianna - Julianna Feron (https://www.juliannaferon.com/booking-calendar/meeting-with-julianna)
Anna Latham
Website: empoweredbirthservices.nl (http://empoweredbirthservices.nl)
Instagram @empowered.birth.services (http://empowered.birth.services)
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555058594931 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555058594931)
Schedule a FREE call to see how I can best support you at https://calendly.com/empoweredbirthservices/30min (https://calendly.com/empoweredbirthservices/30min)
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