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How to Reclaim “Les Relevailles” Today
Postpartum Amelie Derooij 29/01/2026 Postpartum Amelie Derooij 29/01/2026

How to Reclaim “Les Relevailles” Today

France once honoured a postpartum period called les relevailles. Learn how to reclaim this essential postpartum care today.

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Les Relevailles: France’s Forgotten Postpartum Wisdom
Postpartum Amelie Derooij 26/01/2026 Postpartum Amelie Derooij 26/01/2026

Les Relevailles: France’s Forgotten Postpartum Wisdom

In many cultures, postpartum rest and ritual are deeply respected. What we often forget is that France once had its own tradition: les relevailles.

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Land of Mothers

A space for deeply personal doula care, pregnancy, birth and maternal wellbeing; inclusive and welcoming of all families. I support families in Purmerend, Amsterdam, Landsmeer, Zaandam, Hoorn and across Noord-Holland.

Member of the NBvD (The Dutch Professional Association for Doulas)

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View fullsize So grateful to @luagrimalt for capturing these real, raw, heatwave moments (sweat, makeup melting and all) for the @hellodoula.nl Agency shoot.

I still like to think I can turn up to a photoshoot after barely sleeping… but no - at 41, your fa
View fullsize A gentle reminder that what you don’t see on social media is often where the real work is happening. 

Thank you for being here, even when I’m not posting regularly. 🫶🏻
View fullsize One of the most emotional weeks I’ve had in so long. 

Holding space for the rawness of the first days of motherhood, while also celebrating my doula certification - the closing of a cycle that began with Kenzo’s birth 10 years ago, and t
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View fullsize In my prenatal sessions, I don’t just support you emotionally and mentally; I also work with your body 🤍

As a doula, I offer gentle, nourishing bodywork:
✨ Ayurvedic pregnancy massage 
✨ Moxibustion (a traditional warming therapy)

These prac
View fullsize At some point in pregnancy 
you realise,
you don’t just want support,
you want to feel... 

safe 
known 
embraced 
supported...

By someone who knows you; 
not a stranger in the room 

This is what I offer :
A continuous, personal presence 
thr

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