My Birth Story: Choosing a Hospital Birth in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, home births are often celebrated as the gold standard, but what happens when that vision doesn't align with your personal sense of safety? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welc...
6 Touko 202430min
The POP-poli Explained: Psychiatric and Mental Health Support During Pregnancy with Prof. Birit Broekman from OLVG
Maternal mental health is just as critical as physical health, yet nearly 20% of women will face psychiatric challenges during or after pregnancy. In this essential episode of Dam Parenting, we are jo...
2 Touko 202422min
Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the First Six Weeks Postpartum with Your Midwife with midwife Chandelle
The six weeks following childbirth are some of the most intense and transformative days you will ever experience. In this kickoff to our Maternal Mental Health series, we welcome back Amsterdam-based ...
1 Touko 202425min
DAMChats 16) Support for International Parents: Launching the Maternal Mental Health Series
We’ve hit a major milestone! Six months and 55 episodes later, Dam Parenting has become the go-to resource for international families in the Netherlands. In this special announcement episode, Eva and ...
29 Huhti 202420min
Understanding Matrescence: The Physical and Emotional Shift of Motherhood with Ilena Standring
Why does becoming a mother feel like a total overhaul of your soul? It’s called Matrescence. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we are joined by doula and advocate Ilena Standring to explore this profo...
24 Huhti 20241h 1min
DAMChats 15) The Best Parenting Books for Summer: Introducing the DamGoode Bookclub
Summer is finally hitting the Netherlands, and we have something special to keep you company during those sunny park days or long travel stretches. In this episode of DAMChats, Eva and Maren are joine...
22 Huhti 20248min
Losing Your Identity in Motherhood: How to Find Yourself Again with Dr Naomi
Becoming a parent doesn't just add a new role to your life—it completely rewrites your identity. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Maren and Eva sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi to discus...
17 Huhti 202446min
DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands
Raising a family abroad means you don't have the luxury of "dropping the kids at Grandma's." In this honest and direct episode of DAMChats, Eva and Maren tackle the stigma around outsourcing parenthoo...
15 Huhti 202417min
