19) Giving Birth in Amsterdam: A Guide to the Dutch Maternity System with Ilena Standring
Giving birth in a new country is a monumental milestone, but the Dutch "Birthscape" can often feel confusing for international parents. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back doula and coac...
10 Tammi 202455min
DAM Chats 1) Dealing with Toddler Tantrums: Honest Stories and Survival Strategies
Dive into the chaos and charm of toddlerhood with Maren and Eva in this debut episode of DAM Chats. We’re taking a warm, honest, and direct look at the nitty-gritty of toddler tantrums—from the epic m...
8 Tammi 202419min
18) Village Vibes: Maren’s Birth Story and the Power of Shared Narratives
Birth is often shrouded in idealized narratives, but in our first "Village Vibes" episode, we’re stripping away the mystery to reveal the raw reality. Host Maren kicks off this special series by shari...
3 Tammi 202446min
17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading
Seventeen episodes in, and we are feeling more grateful than ever for this incredible international community. In this special episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren take a moment to "pass the mic" b...
27 Joulu 202315min
16) Parenting and the Holidays: Navigating Family Dynamics and "Going Home" with Dr Naomi
'Tis the season for the "great trek" back to our home countries—but returning to our roots looks different once we’re the ones pushing the stroller. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we take a warm, h...
20 Joulu 202348min
15) Postpartum Planning in the Netherlands: The First 6 Weeks with Doula Harriet
The nursery is ready and the birth plan is signed, but what happens when you actually bring the baby home? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with postpartum doula Harriet to navigate the o...
13 Joulu 202355min
14) Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: Expert Advice from an OLVG Gynaecologist
If you are navigating pregnancy over the age of 35 in the Netherlands, you might notice the "medical" side of the Dutch system clicking into gear. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we wrap up our prof...
6 Joulu 202335min
13) Doulas in the Netherlands: Training, Registries, and Finding Your Birth Support
What does it actually mean to have a doula by your side in the Netherlands? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we explore "the art of presence" with Joyce, a seasoned doula and trainer. We take an hone...
29 Marras 202337min
