It's ok... It's ok to feel nervous and anxious about giving birth, It's ok to want to have a natural birth, it's ok if you prefer a c-section, It's ok to want to get pain reliefs during birth, it's ok if you don't, It's ok if you despair and lose control, it's ok if you… Continue reading A Letter To Soon-To-Be Moms
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Things You Can Do While Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful but exhausting jobs as a mom. It requires physical and emotional strength. In order to be more successful at the job, the best is if you are in peace. Breastfeeding gives moms a chance to sit down and relax. The first months are very beautiful. You keep on… Continue reading Things You Can Do While Breastfeeding
The Benefits of Sensory Play
As soon as babies are born, their curiosity starts developing. Every little thing a baby is exposed to is an amazing thing to be explored. With their eyes, ears, mouths, noses, and fingers. There are activities that help develop the senses of a baby. Stimulating a baby is therefore very important. Early stimulation can help… Continue reading The Benefits of Sensory Play
How I Survived The First Weeks Postpartum
For nine months, I was preparing myself for the big day of giving birth. I went to pregnancy centering, took breathing technique lessons and read about hypnobirthing. One thing I was not prepared for: the postpartum time. I guess I was too relax because in The Netherlands, through your health insurance, you will get a… Continue reading How I Survived The First Weeks Postpartum
Another Dutchie Thing: Geboortekaartjes
Geboortekaartjes. A Dutch tradition of which I thought it was weird and unnecessary. A waste of paper. I even made fun of it on this blog post, I’m sorry. I could never understand or care about this 'sending cards'. I didn't grow up with that. Even when I was pregnant in The Netherlands and I actually had… Continue reading Another Dutchie Thing: Geboortekaartjes
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