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 The Hidden Impact of Birth Drugs on Your Baby’s First Moments
Doula, Labor Drugs Amelie Derooij 05/09/2025 Doula, Labor Drugs Amelie Derooij 05/09/2025

The Hidden Impact of Birth Drugs on Your Baby’s First Moments

Research reveals how common birth drugs, including fentanyl and synthetic oxytocin, may affect a baby’s first hour; from feeding to bonding. Discover gentler alternatives and ways to make informed choices for a softer start.

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Land of Mothers

A sanctuary for doula care and maternal celebration that is inclusive and welcoming of all. I aim to humbly support all persons and families, with an open heart and open mind. I serve Purmerend, Amsterdam, Landsmeer, Zaandam, Hoorn and Noord Holland.

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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
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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 
through p
View fullsize I love offering rebozo during pregnancy.

It slows time.
It creates a cocoon.
Wrapped, swaddled, gently rocked - your nervous system softens as you feel held.

From there, the pelvis finds mobility.
The body finds space. 

Rebozo is simple and powerf
View fullsize 10 years ago I became a mother far from home, and there is loss in that.

Language. Traditions.
Birthdays that don’t quite land the same.
Community, shared stories, the feeling of being known without explaining.

Some things don’t transfe
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View fullsize I am grateful for having been part of this 2025 silent birthkeeper cohort of @truemidwifery with @ehrhardtruth and @birthjunkielana as space holders and facilitators. 

I joined a bit more than a year ago to hold myself accountable to my path and lea

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