50) The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet
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50) The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet

What happens when the "new baby" excitement fades and the long-term reality of motherhood sets in? In this follow-up episode of Dam Parenting, we reconnect with Amsterdam-based postpartum doula Harriet at her own three-month milestone. When we last spoke, Harriet was preparing for her first child; now, she’s in the thick of it.

We take a warm, honest, and direct look at the "slump" that often occurs at 90 days—when hormones shift, support systems pull back, and the mental load feels heaviest. Harriet pulls back the curtain on her personal journey, moving from doula expertise to the raw reality of a first-time mom. We discuss navigating the emotional highs and lows, the physical recovery hurdles, and why it’s vital to acknowledge the "tough stuff" alongside the beautiful moments. If you’re feeling a bit lost in the post-newborn haze, this conversation offers the professional insight and sisterly solidarity you need.


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Navigating Dutch Healthcare: The Healthy Here Event in Amstelveen

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Communication for Expat Couples: Preventing Resentment and Building Intimacy

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More Than Just Baby Gear: Finding Real Support for International ParentsMore Than Just Baby Gear: Finding Real Support for International Parents

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Community Childcare in Amsterdam: Celebrating 50 Years of Robbeburg

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What does it take for a community space to thrive for half a century? In this special episode, Eva takes us inside Robbeburg, a family-founded community center in Amsterdam Zuid that has served as a v...

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Giving Birth in the Netherlands: A Story of Courage and Doula Support with Ellen

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Welcoming a baby in a new country is a monumental transition that often requires more than just medical care—it requires a village. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva sits down with Ellen and her d...

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Multilingual Parenting Strategies: Identity, Legacy, and Intentional Choices with Mimi

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