Individual childbirth preparation in English at your home

If you prefer individual prenatal preparation, just for you and your birth partner in the comfort of your own home, book a one-off private consultation.

Subjects to be handled

How the health system treats childbirth in the Netherlands
Dilation, what happens in your body; when to call the midwife or hospital
Attitude towards contractions and pain
Different ways to cope with labour and how partner can support
Breathing and massage in the different stages of labour
Pain relief possibilities
Helping you to make informed choices and handle concerns
Exercises such as pushing in different positions

Instrumental delivery (vacuum, Caesarean section)
Referral to English breastfeeding information
Referral to doulas; other courses and related websites
Handouts of subjects handled in course (including birth stories and birth plan concept)
Your questions answered

Practical information

What
Intensive 2.5 hour preparation just for you and your birth partner
When
From 10 weeks before due date
Where
In your own home
Costs
€355 (including travel and parking costs and 21% VAT)
(if you live more than 25 km from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol extra travel costs apply)
€250 for refresher prenatal course (including travel and parking costs and 21% VAT)