Parenting and the Holidays: Navigating Family Dynamics and "Going Home" with Dr Naomi
'Tis the season for the "great trek" back to our home countries—but returning to our roots looks different once we’re the ones pushing the stroller. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we take a warm, h...
20 Dec 202348min
Postpartum in the Netherlands: What to Expect in the First 6 Week
The nursery is ready and the birth plan is signed, but what happens when you actually bring the baby home? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with postpartum doula Harriet to navigate the o...
13 Dec 202355min
Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: What You Need to Know
If you are navigating pregnancy over the age of 35 in the Netherlands, you might notice the "medical" side of the Dutch system clicking into gear. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we wrap up our prof...
6 Dec 202335min
Finding a Doula in the Netherlands: What International Parents Need to Know
What does it actually mean to have a doula by your side in the Netherlands? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we explore "the art of presence" with Joyce, a seasoned doula and trainer. We take an hone...
29 Nov 202337min
Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands for International Families
In the Netherlands, the first week after birth is defined by one word: Kraamzorg. But what does this unique Dutch postpartum care actually entail? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with La...
22 Nov 202358min
Dutch Verloskundige Explained: Midwife Care in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the verloskundige (midwife) is the cornerstone of your pregnancy journey, but for those of us from abroad, the autonomy they hold can be a surprise. In this episode of Dam Parentin...
15 Nov 202357min
Building Your Village as an Expat Parent in the Netherlands with Dr Naomi
We’ve all heard that "it takes a village," but for international parents in the Netherlands, that village doesn't just appear—it has to be built. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re joined by clin...
8 Nov 202342min
From Coffee to Cocktails: Redefining Modern Motherhood with MamaSocial
How do you find your "people" when you’re a new parent in the Netherlands? In this special kickoff episode, recorded following our Dam Parenting launch at Kanteen25, we sit down with Gemma, the founde...
3 Nov 202336min
