37) My Birth Story: Choosing a Hospital Birth in the Netherlands
Dam Parenting6 Maj 2024

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 welcome ADHD coach and advocate Emma to share her birth story—a powerful reflection on choosing a clinical, sterilized environment over the traditional Dutch home-birth model.

Maren and Emma take a warm, honest, and direct look at how cultural expectations, past experiences, and personal preferences shape our labor choices. We dive into the "Expectations vs. Reality" of delivery and discuss why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to bringing a baby into the world. This conversation is an invitation to strip away the "shoulds" and focus on what you truly need to feel supported and secure. Whether your birth went to plan or took an unexpected turn, this episode offers a compassionate space to reflect on the diverse ways we all become mothers.

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30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands

30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands

When your child starts school in the Netherlands, the "Dutch wave" can feel like it’s washing away your home language. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back Eowyn Crisfield for a warm, hon...

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DAMChats 11) Explaining Neurodiversity to Children: "JellyPie Firefly" with Author Anne Graham

DAMChats 11) Explaining Neurodiversity to Children: "JellyPie Firefly" with Author Anne Graham

Labels belong on clothes, not on our kids. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we are joined by Anne Graham, the author of JellyPie Firefly, to discuss how we can help children navigate a neurodiverse d...

25 Mars 202426min

BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in Amsterdam: International Support for Your Birth Journey

BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in Amsterdam: International Support for Your Birth Journey

Navigating pregnancy and birth in a foreign country is a monumental life event, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. In celebration of World Doula Week, this bonus episode of Dam Parenting showcases...

24 Mars 202414min

BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in the Northern Netherlands: Birth Support for Internationals

BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in the Northern Netherlands: Birth Support for Internationals

At Dam Parenting, we believe every birthing person deserves a "village" that understands their needs, especially when navigating a foreign healthcare system. In this special bonus episode for World Do...

23 Mars 202410min

BONUS: Doula Week| Doulas in the South of the Netherlands: Birth Support for International Families

BONUS: Doula Week| Doulas in the South of the Netherlands: Birth Support for International Families

Pregnancy and birth are transformative, but doing it in a foreign country requires an extra layer of support. In this bonus episode of Dam Parenting, we continue our celebration of World Doula Week by...

22 Mars 20248min

29) Your Child’s First Dentist Visit: Managing Baby and Toddler Teeth in the Netherlands

29) Your Child’s First Dentist Visit: Managing Baby and Toddler Teeth in the Netherlands

How do you brush a toddler’s teeth when they absolutely refuse? When should that first dental check-up actually happen? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re diving deep into the world of pediatric ...

20 Mars 202445min

DAMChats 10) Rethinking Sleep Training: Building Connection and Bonds at Bedtime

DAMChats 10) Rethinking Sleep Training: Building Connection and Bonds at Bedtime

Bedtime is often the most exhausting part of a parent's day. We’re tired, our kids are wired, and social media tells us they "should" be falling asleep independently by now. In this episode of DAMChat...

18 Mars 202418min

28) Parenting Neurodiversity in the Netherlands: Finding Peer Support and Community

28) Parenting Neurodiversity in the Netherlands: Finding Peer Support and Community

With an estimated 1 in 5 people being neurodiverse, why does the journey of parenting an autistic or ADHD child often feel so lonely? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we are joined by Claudia Carter,...

13 Mars 202440min

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