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.
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.
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.
"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
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...
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