Postpartum Doula Support
In-home French-Dutch-English speaking postpartum care in Amsterdam for mothers recovering after birth - including C-section recovery, NICU stays, and emotionally overwhelming starts. I come to you, so you are not doing this alone.
This is for you if…
You may be:
feeling far from home, family, or familiar support
exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally full
struggling to rest, eat, or find rhythm in your days
caring for a newborn while still recovering yourself
moving through a birth experience that feels intense, unexpected
This is not a phase you are meant to carry alone.
My approach
You are first held, heard, and seen.
Before anything else, your system needs safety; not effort. When you feel supported and not alone, your nervous system begins to soften and recover. From there, everything else becomes possible.
How I support you
Support is practical, emotional, and embodied; depending on what you need that day:
calm emotional presence so you can exhale
baby care so you can rest or sleep
nourishing meals and light household support
warmth, touch, and gentle body-based support when needed
grounding care to help your nervous system settle
I support both you and your baby; while you recover.
Why it matters
Postpartum is not meant to be done alone. Especially not after a difficult birth, C-section, NICU stay, or when you are far from your usual support system. You need care that stays with you for a while; not advice, not pressure, but presence.
Postpartum Packages
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Mother & Baby Support
€400 including VAT - four 2-hour home visits
Gentle, practical support to help you find your rhythm, understand your baby and feel less alone during the early postpartum weeks.
Your visits may include:
Emotional support and space to talk through your birth and transition into motherhood
Help understanding your baby’s cues, sleep patterns and changing needs
Support with feeding, soothing, bathing and everyday newborn care
Baby care while you shower, eat or rest
Simple nourishing snacks, tea and light household support
Guidance and referrals when specialist support may be helpful
Support for partners and older siblings as your family adjusts
This package is especially suitable if you want calm, experienced guidance and practical help without bodywork being the primary focus.
Practical Information
Visits are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 09:00 and 17:00 and take place in your home.
Prices include travel within Purmerend and Amsterdam. Parking costs are charged separately. For locations outside these areas, an additional travel fee of €0.30 per kilometre applies to the return journey.
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Postpartum Care & Massage
€750 including VAT - five sessions, 12 hours in total
A deeper continuum of care beginning before your baby is born and continuing throughout the first eight postpartum weeks.
The package includes:
A free 30-minute introduction meeting
One 2-hour postpartum planning session during pregnancy
Four 2,5-hour postpartum home visits
WhatsApp, text and audio support from 36 weeks of pregnancy until eight weeks postpartum
Emotional, practical and newborn-care support tailored to your needs
Nourishing snacks, herbal tea, light meal preparation and household relief
Warm, postpartum massage care
Depending on your recovery and what you need that day, bodywork may include warm-oil postpartum massage, gentle abdominal massage, Marma-inspired touch, moxa warmth or rebozo support. Bodywork is always adapted to your comfort, birth experience and stage of recovery.
This package is for you if you want continuity: someone who already understands your wishes before birth and can support your physical recovery, emotional adjustment and changing family rhythm afterward.
A complete Rebozo Closing Ceremony or Bengkung Belly Binding Journey can be booked separately.
FAQ
Have a question?
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I trained as a birth and postpartum doula through a combination of professional training and years of hands-on experience supporting families. I am certified as a postpartum doula with Doula Training International (DTI), complementing my practical experience with a strong foundation in postpartum care.
My additional training includes Ayurvedic and Marma massage with Ombretta Dettori, moxa therapy and abdominal massage with ImasTrainingen, and Slow Rebozo® techniques with Anne Belargent.
I continue to deepen my knowledge through ongoing training in birth, postpartum recovery, bodywork and traditional practices that support women through the transition into motherhood.
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You can hire a postpartum doula at any time—during pregnancy or after birth—but planning ahead allows us to shape the support that best fits your needs. If you are birthing away from family, hiring a doula during pregnancy ensures that when the time comes, you already have a steady presence to hold you in those early, tender weeks.
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Every family is unique, and so is the support I offer. Some days, it may be about caring for you—preparing nourishing meals, offering rebozo wrapping for comfort, or simply listening as you process your birth. Other times, it’s practical guidance—helping with newborn care, breastfeeding, or adjusting to new routines. I also support partners and siblings in their transition, ensuring that everyone in your home feels grounded and connected during this time of change.
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The right doula feels like home. Someone who sees you, understands your values, and holds space for your needs. I encourage you to meet with different doulas, ask about their philosophy, and trust how you feel in their presence. Do they listen? Do they make you feel safe? Finding the right doula is about finding someone who aligns with your vision for this sacred time.
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A Kraamzorg is a specific type of postpartum care in the Netherlands that provides medical and practical support after birth, focusing on the mother’s physical recovery and newborn care. They typically assist with breastfeeding, check the baby’s health, and help with household chores.
A postpartum doula, on the other hand, offers more emotional and holistic support, focusing on nurturing the mother’s emotional well-being, helping with baby care, and providing practical assistance (like meal prep or running errands). A doula’s role is less clinical and more about empowering the mother through the early days of parenthood.
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A postpartum doula focuses on supporting the entire family during the early postpartum period, especially the birthing parent, by providing emotional care, practical help, and guidance on newborn care. A nanny, on the other hand, is typically hired for ongoing childcare and primarily focuses on the baby or children, often without the family-centered support a doula provides.
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I usually work during the day, but I can adjust my schedule occasionally depending on my family needs. We’ll work together to find times that suit you and your family, whether it's during the day, evenings, or even overnight.
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In the Netherlands, postpartum doula services are generally not covered by basic health insurance. However, some complementary insurance policies may offer reimbursement for certain types of doula support. It’s a good idea to check with your insurance provider to see if they offer coverage for postpartum doula services under any additional plans or wellness packages.
