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Postpartum is one of the most transformative seasons of your life, yet it’s the one we often prepare for the least. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Amsterdam-based postpartum specia...
7 Mai 202428min

37) 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 Mai 202430min

36) 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 Mai 202422min

35) 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 Mai 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 Apr 202420min

34) 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 Apr 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 Apr 20248min

33) The Motherhood Identity Shift: Finding Yourself Again with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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 Apr 202446min





















