A Birth Story About Courage, Community & Connection with Ellen
Dam Parenting24 Syys 2025

A Birth Story About Courage, Community & Connection with Ellen

A deeply human birth story centred on courage, connection, and the power of community. This episode reminds us how support shapes birth — and how we carry those experiences forward.

In this episode of Dam Parenting, host Eva sits down with Ellen and her doula, Ilena Standring, to share a powerful and personal birth story about giving birth in the Netherlands.

From pregnancy preparations to the first signs of labour, through to the moment of birth and postpartum reflections, Ellen’s journey highlights both the challenges and the joys of welcoming a baby in a new country.

For many international parents, the Dutch approach to birth—whether in a hospital, a birthing centre, or even a home birth—can feel unfamiliar. Ellen’s story offers a real, honest look at navigating the Dutch maternity system, supported by her doula, Ilena. Together, they reflect on the courage it takes to share a birth story and the healing power of storytelling in building community.

In this episode:

  • Ellen’s experience preparing for birth in the Netherlands as an international parent

  • What labour and delivery looked like with doula support

  • Insights into the Dutch maternity care system and expectations around home birth

  • How sharing birth stories can reduce isolation, build confidence, and create connection

Dam Parenting is the English-speaking parenting podcast in the Netherlands, exploring real parenting stories and experiences that bring our community closer together. Whether you’re pregnant, planning your birth, or curious about what giving birth in the Netherlands is really like, this episode will leave you feeling informed, connected, and supported.


Thank you to Ellen for reaching out and sharing your story with our community.


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