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Giving birth in the Netherlands

For whom is this course?

This online pregnancy course is perfect for all pregnant women, especially internationals and expats, who want to make informed decisions and feel in control during labor. It encourages you to dive deeper into childbirth in the Netherlands and make choices that truly reflect your preferences. Rather than telling you what's right, this course provides you with evidence-based facts, empowering you to make decisions that suit your unique situation.

If you're looking to understand Dutch childbirth practices and how they might shape your experience, this course is for you! Start today and take charge of your birth journey with confidence!

I won’t impose my opinion on you; instead, I’ll provide clear and unbiased information to help you navigate your options. No matter the choices you make, what’s most important is that they align with what feels right for you.

Yes I want this course 

After this course, you wil know...

  • How the Dutch pregnancy and birth care systems work

  • Your Rights and Choices in the Netherlands

  • How to Make Informed Decisions

  • Your Birthing Options

  • How to Manage Labor Pain

  • What to Expect During Labor

  • How to Stay Calm and Focused

  • The Role of Your Birth Partner

  • How to Navigate Unexpected Changes

  • + Much more

How to Create a Positive Birth Experience: Most importantly, you’ll be empowered with all the tools and knowledge you need to have a beautiful, positive birth experience—whatever your journey looks like.

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Why this online pregancy course?

There are plenty of online courses available in English or other languages, but they often miss key aspects of giving birth in the Netherlands—and these are crucial! Many women feel uncertain because they aren’t familiar with how things work here, unlike in their home countries, where they know what to expect.

In my in-person courses, time is limited. While it's always a great experience, no one wants to spend endless hours in the studio. That's why this online course, done at your own pace, is such a great alternative—allowing you to absorb all the important information whenever it suits you best.

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"One of my clients even went back to their country to give birth there, because she didn't feel confident to give birth here. That moment really struck me— I Knew I had to do something to help other women feel more prepared and supported. That's how this course was born!"

- Lotte

What you will learn

In 14 modules you will learn how to give birth, your way!

Welcome

Introduction

  • Who is Lotte

  • Introduction to the course

Module 1

A positive birth experience

  • Don't let fear dominate

  • Understandable language

Module 2

The history of giving birth

  • The role of a nurse and the midwife

  • The influence of scientific

  • The influence on dutch maternity care

  • How it can help you

Module 3

Maternity care with the midwife

  • The midwife

  • Choosing your midwife practice

  • Have an personal consultation first

Module 4

Childbirth, a medical or a natural approach

  • A natural approach

  • A medical approach

Module 5

Where to give birth in the Netherlands?

  • Home birth: typical dutch

  • How a home birth works

  • Hospital birth

Module 6

Giving birth in the Netherlands

  • Medicalization

  • Giving birth: care wise

  • Giving birth: insurance wise

  • Insurance imbursements

  • Giving birth together

Module 7

The birth process: due date and hormones

  • The due date

  • Hormones

  • The proces of hormones during the delivery

  • Influencing the hormones

Module 8

The birth process: the stages of labor

  • No avarages

  • Dilation

  • How contractions feel

  • The phases of birth

  • The afterbirth period

Module 9

Giving birth, your way

  • Your rights

  • Informed consent

  • Making choises: methods

  • The birth plan (my wishes)

Module 10

Medical interventions

  • Induction of labor

  • Medical oxytocin

  • Reasons for medical induction

  • Toucheren

  • Artificial breaking the waters

  • Episiotomie: the cut

  • The c-section

Module 11

Birthing positions

  • Positions during the stages

  • Water birth

  • The birthing stool

Module 12

Pain relief

  • Medical pain relief

  • Non medical pain relief

  • What can you do yourself

  • The role of the partner

Module 13

Complications

  • Inducing labor for a large baby (macrosomia)

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage (PHH)

  • Will be continued...

Module 14

Bonus material

  • Laws and regulations regarding breastfeeding

  • Will be continued...

Start Your Journey to a Confident Birth Experience!

Especially made for internationals / expats in the Netherlands

Free first module

Free
  • The first module is free (A positive birthing experience)

  • Experience the course

  • Get a sense of the teaching style and structure

  • Learn something valuable without spending money

  • No upfront payment required

  • Get immediately access (for 7 days) after subscribing here

Online pregnancy course

€279,- Now €140,-
  • Start immediately

  • Learn at your own pace

  • Access content anytime, anywhere

  • 14 very interesting modules + bonus material

  • 9 months access to the course

  • Start the pilot and take advantage of the exclusive 50% discount

  • This is a pilot and some modules will be even more expanded

  • Even more video's and content are following

Start now