The Dutch concept of "Kraamzorg" means that moms are fully taken care of in the first 10 days after giving birth by a maternity or postpartum nurse. 

This professional maternity care provider, or "help-mum", stays with the families in those first days.

Unfortunately, on most other countries, parents-to-be are pretty much on their own in the days and weeks after coming home with their newborn. In those countries, fresh moms and dads need to organize their tribe like in the old days. 

We talked to Delphine from aide-maman-amsterdam.nl who explains the concept of "Kraamzorg" to us, and gives loads of tipps about how to organize your tribe for those mums out there who are not in the Netherlands and don't benefit from "Kraamzorg". 

If you're preparing to have a baby, this one is for you! 

As always: Listen, like, comment and above all: Share with other (future) moms!

Below, we have detailed some particularly interesting topics if you want to jump around in the episode a little. 

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Some background information: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraamzorg

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If you want to prepare even more for postpartum, here are some books Delphine recommends to read: 

* Le Mois d'Or, Celine Chadelat (https://amzn.to/3lSC4MW)

* Bringing up bébé, Pamela Druckerman (https://amzn.to/3gg4cIN)

* Veilig door de Kraamtijd, Beatrijs Smulders (https://amzn.to/2VGUdTo)

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Check Delphine's work and wisdom here: 

www.aide-maman-amsterdam.nl/

www.facebook.com/aidemamanamsterdam/

Instagram: @ama_kraamzorg_francaise

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More about Mamamoon: 

www.mamamoon.me

https://www.instagram.com/mamamoonretreats

https://www.facebook.com/mamamoonretreats

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In this episode: 

* What is Kraamzorg? -- 3:15 min

* How does Postpartum Care work in Germany and France? -- 6:30 min

* How to prepare for postpartum without Kraamzorg -- 9:30 min 

* How to organize your tribe for postpartum -- 17:30 min

* Juggling two children (or more) -- 19:30 min

* Figuring out how to talk to your baby -- 22:00 min

* Mental recovery and self-care during postpartum -- 25:45 min

* Talking about anxiety and depression during postpartum -- 27:00 min

* Finding help and support as a (new) mom -- 29:00 min

* Taking care of the partners -- 32:00 min

* Delphine's favorite pregnancy recipes -- 38:30 min

* Delphine's reading list -- 39:30 min

* Delphine's Golden Tipps -- 39:30 min

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Music credits:

Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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When we prepare for birth, too often the preparation centers around birth only when actually, much of the massive shift of becoming a parent only occurs during the so-called Fourth Trimester.

We're talking to Mirjam from Gentle Beginnings about how postpartum should be a time for new moms to be cherished and honored, and what we can do to support them in that transformation into motherhood. Postpartum care and recovery treatments like massages, vaginal steaming, belly binding, rebozo techniques or moxa treatments are helping not only with physical recovery but also with mental adjustment to the changes in your life.

Mirjam tells us all about why postpartum is a time for healing and how she supports women after birth.

And if you're looking for a truly thoughtful and helpful baby shower gift for mom-to-be, make sure to listen in!

As always: Listen, like, comment and above all: Share with other (future) moms!

If you want to prepare even more for postpartum, here are some books Mirjam recommends to read:

The first forty days, Heng Ou (https://amzn.to/3kxJMvp)

The fourth trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson (https://amzn.to/3lCW1bu)

Why postnatal recovery matters, Sophie Messager (https://amzn.to/3f1r6mz)

Below, we have detailed some particularly interesting topics if you want to jump around in the episode a little.

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More about Mamamoon:

www.mamamoon.me

https://www.instagram.com/mamamoonretreats

https://www.facebook.com/mamamoonretreats

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Check Mirjam's work and wisdom here:

www.gentlebeginnings.nl

www.postpartummassagenederland.nl

@gentlebeginningsamsterdam (Facebook and Instagram)

@postpartummassagenederland (Facebook and Instagram)

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In this episode:

* Why is postpartum self-care important? -- 5:00 min

* Physical areas to take care of during postpartum -- 8:00 min

* Vaginal steaming and its benefits -- 9:30 min

* Belly binding and its benefits -- 11:10 min

* When to start with postpartum recovery treatments? -- 16:30 min

* Combining postpartum care with kraamzorg or postpartum midwives -- 19:45 min

* A baby shower gift moms really benefit from -- 22:30 min

* What does a postpartum recovery session look like? -- 25:00 min

* Mental recovery and adjustment during postpartum -- 34:30 min

* The Golden Tipp -- 38:00 min

* Rebozo closing ceremonies -- 30:00 min

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Music credits:

Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

If you're pregnant and are preparing for birth, you might have heard the term "Doula" more than once by now. But what does a doula actually do? How does a doula support you during birth and how does she work with a midwife or your partner? How do you find and choose your doula?

We wanted to know, and so we decided to interview Ombretta Dettori. Amongst many other things, Ombretta is a yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, and a doula in Amsterdam.

She sheds some light on doulas for us, and gives you an idea for the best baby shower gift ever along the way!

As always: Listen, like, comment and above all: Share with other (future) moms!

Below, we have detailed some particularly interesting topics if you want to jump around in the episode a little.

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More about Mamamoon:

www.mamamoon.me

https://www.instagram.com/mamamoonretreats

https://www.facebook.com/mamamoonretreats

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Check Ombretta's work and wisdom here:

https://www.ayudoulaamsterdam.com/

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In this episode:

* What is a doula, and how do I choose one for me? -- 3:45 min

* How do you train to become a doula? -- 9:45 min

* At what stage in my pregnancy can a doula start to support me? -- 12:15 min

* How do I find the right doula? -- 20:00 min

* Does insurance cover doula services? -- 21:15 min

* How do a doulas and midwives work together? -- 23:30 min

* Why doulas are also there for the partners? -- 31:00 min

* Does a doula also support me during postpartum? -- 35:00 min

* The Golden Tip for Parents -- 42:30 min

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Music credits:

Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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Do you recognize this: You finally hold your baby in your arms - and suddenly, a good night's sleep seems to be a thing of the past?

After being born, babies still need to learn how to sleep, and their need for rest and their sleep rhythm change with every development step they make.

For parents, this is often one of the hardest things about being a parent.

In this episode of our podcast, we talk to sleep coach Ola from Tiny Sleepyhead about how babies learn to sleep, what influences their sleep and what moms and dads can do to help their babies fall asleep and sleep through the night.

Ola is a certified Gentle Sleep Coach, focusing on sleep coaching methods that put baby's and parents' needs first. She coaches families through the first years when sleep seems to be an all-impacting topic.

Below, we have detailed some particularly interesting topics if you want to jump around in the episode a little.

As always: Listen, Like, Comment and above all: Share with other (future) moms!

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More about Mamamoon:

www.mamamoon.me

https://www.instagram.com/mamamoonretreats

https://www.facebook.com/mamamoonretreats

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Check Ola's work and wisdom here:

https://www.tinysleepyhead.com/en/

https://www.instagram.com/tinysleepyhead/

https://www.facebook.com/tinysleepyhead/

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In this episode:

* How to prepare for being sleep-deprived -- 11:30 min

* How does your sleep rhythm during pregnancy influence your baby’s sleep rhythm later? -- 15:15 min

* Tips to help newborns sleep longer stretches during the night -- 17.45 min

* When to start working with a sleep coach? -- 23:00 min

* what can I do right after birth to help my baby learn to sleep? -- 26:15 min

* What about sleep routines and a fixed schedule? -- 27:30 min

* Sleeping through the night -- 33:00 min

* The Golden Tip for Parents -- 39:25 min

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Music credits:

Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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We all have heard about the calming effect of lavender, or have stumbled upon tea tree oil for clear our skins. Plant medicine and essential oils are playing a bigger role in our daily lives than we often realize. 

More and more often, also midwives and doulas recommend the use of essential oils (future) moms to treat pregnancy ailments and even for baby care. Even school medicine recognizes the positive effects certain essentials oils can have during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 

But what are essential oils? When and how can you use them when you're pregnant? Which oils should you use when and which shouldn't be applied to mom and/ or baby? 

Sabrina answers a lot of our questions around essentials oils, so tune in and learn all about the wisdom of plant medicine and how it can help you during pregnancy. Find out what you can do about typical pregnancy ailments like heartburn, constipation, sleeplessness or back pains or headaches. 

Below, we have detailed some particularly interesting topics if you want to jump around in the episode a little. 

As always: Listen, Like, Comment and above all: Share with other (future) moms! 

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More about Mamamoon: 

www.mamamoon.me

https://www.instagram.com/mamamoonretreats

https://www.facebook.com/mamamoonretreats

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Check Sabrina's work and wisdom here: 

https://www.instagram.com/sabri.na.nina/

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In this episode: 

* What are essential oils? --> 3:00 min

* How to use them? --> 4:30 min

* Safe use of essential oils during pregnancy --> 7:30 min

* Oil hacks for pregnancy and labor --> 13:00 min

* When not to use essential oils --> 19:15 min

* Postpartum and breastfeeding --> 27:00 min

* Baby care: --> 34:20 min

* The Golden Tip --> 41:00 min

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Music credits:

Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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Acupuncture is a practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine that is gaining popularity in Western countries.

It has countless benefits for pregnant women, too, and can be done during the entire pregnancy to alleviate pregnancy ailments and prepare for a smooth birthing experience.

Often, though, expecting moms only find out about the benefits of acupuncture when their baby is overdue and moms are looking for a way to get labor going.

Together with acupuncturist Corinne Laan, we're taking a deeper look into acupuncture for pregnancy and birth, explain the way it works, and what its benefits are during your journey from Belly to Baby.

By the way, we also uncover why acupuncture might be a good idea for dads-to-be, too ;). Listen, Like, Comment and Share!

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More about Mamamoon: www.mamamoon.me https://www.instagram.com/mamamoonretreats https://www.facebook.com/mamamoonretreats

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Check Corinne's work and wisdom here: http://www.amsterdamacupuncture.com/ ****

More about the Moxa Treatment we're talking about: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxibustion

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Music credits: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

If, how and when to carry your baby in a carrier, wrap or ring sling is a topic most parents are confronted with. We're talking to Zyanya, mom of two, babywearing consultant and founder of www.adaptingtolove.com about the pros and cons of carrying your child, the role of oxytocin, the involvement of dads, how to choose your carrier and many more tips and tricks for parents-to-be who are looking to wear their baby in a carrier or wrap.

Find out all about Zyanya's work at www.adaptingtolove.com, https://www.instagram.com/adaptingtolove/ and https://www.facebook.com/adapting.to.love/.

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Music credits:

Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/