Village Vibes: Planning a Second Home Birth in the Netherlands: Helen’s Story
Dam Parenting24 Jun 2024

Village Vibes: Planning a Second Home Birth in the Netherlands: Helen’s Story

What happens to your birth plan when there is already a little one at home? In this installment of our Village Vibes series, we’re joined by Helen, a mom of two from England living in the Netherlands, to share the raw and real story of her second home birth.

Helen takes a warm, honest, and direct look at the logistical and emotional puzzle of birthing at home while managing the needs of her firstborn. We discuss the transition from the "ideal" birth plan to the reality of labor, the unique strength required to stay present, and how she navigated the Dutch maternity system as an international parent. Whether you are currently pregnant with your second or weighing the pros and cons of a home birth, Helen’s journey offers a roadmap for resilience and a reminder that every birth story is a vital piece of our collective village. Have a story of your own? Reach out—we’d love to feature you.

Episoder(193)

Breaking the Silence: Why Vulnerability is a Superpower for International Dads

Breaking the Silence: Why Vulnerability is a Superpower for International Dads

Fatherhood is often shadowed by the pressure to "stay strong," but the statistics tell a different story: 1 in 6 fathers in the Netherlands report burnout symptoms, and many struggle with postpartum d...

11 Jun 202542min

Attachment Theory and Maternal Presence: The First 3 Years with Erica Komisar

Attachment Theory and Maternal Presence: The First 3 Years with Erica Komisar

Listener Note: This episode explores a specific, often traditional perspective on parenting that may trigger feelings of "mom guilt." Please listen with care and take only what serves you.In this epis...

4 Jun 202534min

LGBTQ+ Parenting in the Netherlands: Finding Community and Navigating Support

LGBTQ+ Parenting in the Netherlands: Finding Community and Navigating Support

In honor of LGBTQ+ Families Day, Dam Parenting welcomes Jillian to take a warm, honest, and direct look at what it’s really like to raise a child in the Netherlands when your family doesn’t fit the "t...

2 Jun 202532min

How to Respond to Tantrums: Co-Regulation and Brain Science with Dr. Faye Poole

How to Respond to Tantrums: Co-Regulation and Brain Science with Dr. Faye Poole

Why do small children have such massive reactions to seemingly tiny problems? In this kickoff to our new monthly series, child psychologist Dr. Faye Poole from Kerr Psychology⁠ takes a warm, honest, a...

28 Mai 202528min

Miscarriage & Workplace Rights: The Fight for National Grievance Leave in the Netherlands

Miscarriage & Workplace Rights: The Fight for National Grievance Leave in the Netherlands

Grief doesn’t follow a government calendar, and the "24-week rule" for pregnancy loss leave is finally being challenged. In this powerful episode, Eva joins Fidessa to discuss the movement for nationa...

24 Mai 20257min

Raising Bilingual Kids: Why Your Well-being Matters More Than Perfect Grammar with Mimi

Raising Bilingual Kids: Why Your Well-being Matters More Than Perfect Grammar with Mimi

Do you worry that your child is falling behind or that you aren't providing "enough" language exposure? You aren't alone. In this first episode of our monthly series with Mimi from Growing Up Multilin...

21 Mai 202521min

Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the Netherlands: Treatment, Advocacy, and Support

Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the Netherlands: Treatment, Advocacy, and Support

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) affects over 3% of pregnancies in the Netherlands, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood complications of pregnancy. In this vital episode of Dam Parenting, Eva sits...

14 Mai 202533min

Beyond the Baby Phase: A 14-Month Postpartum Check-In with Harriet

Beyond the Baby Phase: A 14-Month Postpartum Check-In with Harriet

What happens when the "new baby" check-ins stop, but you still feel like you’re finding your footing? In this season premiere of Dam Parenting, Eva reunites with early guest Harriet for an honest, 14-...

7 Mai 202531min

Populært innen For unge lyttere

min-barneoppdragelse
er-det-noe-liv-med-nora-angeltveit
vitnemal
foreldreradet
snipp-snapp-snute
gravid-uke-for-uke
rss-the-molvar-maurstads
rss-maren-mina
fodselspodden
plutselig-barneteater
rss-det-ma-vi-snakke-om
uroskolen
familieliv
jordmorpodden-om-graviditet-fodsel-og-barseltid
rss-trygg-av-natur
fodepodden-2
rss-fertilitetsradet
babyverden
mamma-jobber
rss-pa-eventyr-med-kaptein-skrekk