Courses and other tips
In addition to the educational sessions, we also recommend that you follow a pregnancy course. There are all sorts of courses; you are sure to find one that suits you. Research has shown that staying active during the pregnancy has a beneficial effect on the delivery. It moreover reduces the probability of high blood pressure at the end of your pregnancy. On this page you will also find a few useful apps about e.g. dietary recommendations during pregnancy.
English options
- Pregnancy yoga Jeannette Grootendorst-Nijhuis: English spoken class possible. Thursday evenings 19.15-20.30u, Sunterra, Clusiushof 7, Oegstgeest. Friday mornings 10.30-11.45u, Dorpscentrum, Lijtweg 9, Oegstgeest.
- Prenatal courses by BellyBuddy – not in 2023! As a former midwife, Marieke gives various courses (One-day Birth Journey| HypnoBirthing | Refresher course) to prepare you with confidence for the birth and parenthood. Curious about her services? Join the monthly FREE Birth Introduction or book a group or private course directly via www.bellybuddy.nl.
- Pregnancy course on demand: online course available in English, Polish and Dutch.
- Bevalwijzer: antenatal class(es) for women who want to know everything about childbirth in the Netherlands by former midwife Kirsty Schellekens.
- Zwangerschapsyoga Heleneyogilife (English)
- When experiencing stress/fear for the birth and or parenthood: Mind in geboorte. Nine mindfullness sessions in the Hague. Also possible when English speaking (is written on their website)
Staying fit & body posture
- Privé zwangerschapscursus Mensendieck Oegstgeest, Piet Heinlaan 42c, Oegstgeest, 071 – 515 6529
- Zwangerschapscursus Mensendieck Leiden, 071 – 531 2761
- Cursus Zwanger en fit in Rijnsburg
- Mom in Balance: Leiden en Oegstgeest
Leuke en handige apps!
- Medela app: geeft je deskundige tips en advies. Je kunt er de belangrijkste activiteiten van je baby mee bijhouden en hij helpt je bij het kiezen van de juiste borstvoedingsproducten. Met MyMedela is het net alsof je 24 uur per dag een borstvoedingsdeskundige tot je beschikking hebt.
- Doula bevallingscoach: ontwikkeld door een verloskundige: heel handig tijdens de bevalling!
- ZwangerHap: altijd en overal antwoord op je vragen over verantwoorde voeding tijdens je zwangerschap.
- Rost Moves Mama’s: advies over houdingen en oefeningen die je helpen om bekken- en rugklachten te voorkomen of te verlichten.