Nicola Philbin – Born to Birth Resource List
This list focuses on services that are available in The Hague area, Netherlands, to
expats, in English. Any additions, please email nicolaphilbin@me.com to add them!
Abused women shelters and support groups
The Domestic Violence Support Service (Steunpunt Huiselijk Geweld) in the greater
Hague area is there for anyone who is directly or indirectly affected by domestic
violence. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tel 0900 044 3322
http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Domestic-Violence-Support-Service.htm
Acupuncture for pregnancy
Sylke Keizer
Midwife and acupuncturist
06 3956 8740
Based at Mundo Midwives
Addiction services
Obtain a referral from your Huisarts/doctor.
Also Parnassia PsychoMedisch Centrum
Parnassia is a psychiatric centre that counsels, treats and cares for people with
psychiatric complaints and addictions
Monsterseweg 93
, Den Haag
Telephone: (070) 391 63 91
Website: www.parnassia.nl
http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Parnassia-PsychoMedisch-Centrum.htm
PsyQ
www.psyq.nl
0900-235 77 97
06 52568382 (ask for expat program)
informatie@psyq.nl
Laan Van Meerdervort 70, 2517 AN Den Haag
Alexander Technique
Wendelien Verbeek
www.alexandertechniek.eu
070 3920165
wendelienverbeek@zonnet.nl
Birth centres
A birth centre is a special maternity unit, usually staffed by midwives, where you can
give birth in much more home-like surroundings than a hospital room. It is usually
recommended for mothers with uncomplicated pregnancies.
Birth centres are not that common in the Netherlands because many women prefer
to give birth at home, which is encouraged here.
The only birth-centre in Den Haag is in Westeinde Hospital. It has a waterpool. You
can go to the birth centre with the midwife who has carried out your antenatal care.
Westeinde also has an OB/GYN unit onsite should you need to transfer during
labour.
Geboortekliniek Den Haag
Westeinde MCH Hospital
Lijnbaan 32 2512 VA Den Haag
tel. 070-305 1870
info@geboortekliniek.nl
www.geboortekliniek.nl
The Birth House - Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, a brand new birth centre has opened, called The Birth House.
An Amsterdam house has been transformed into an oasis of peace, where you can
have your baby safely and in your own way, in a luxury birth suite. They offer a large,
relaxing bath, a king-size double bed, constant attention and care, water births, and
extra facilities for safe pain relief, such as Gas & Air (not currently available in other
Dutch hospitals). Doula care is also available.
The Birth House is part of the renowned Amsterdam Birth Centre.
See www.geboortehuis.nl for more information.
The Amsterdam Birth House
De Genestetstraat 1
1054 AW Amsterdam
020 685 38 98
info@geboortecentrum.nl
Birth doulas
To find a doula anywhere in the Netherlands you can look on www.doula.nl.
There are a number of birth doulas working in the South Holland area, of several
nationalities. Most speak English.
Working in The Hague:
Nicola Philbin
tel 06 5474 2538
nicola@borntobirth.nl
British, speaks French
Certified with Nurturing Birth (UK) and trained with DONA International (US)
Vera van Waegeningh
http://douladenhaag.blogspot.com/
tel 0 657 123 547
douladenhaag@gmail.com
German, also speaks English, French, Dutch, Spanish
Trained with Dutch Doula training in Utrecht
Amy Stolk
Certified Birth Doula (CBI)
amystolk@yahoo.co.uk
06 50 208583
British
Based in Rotterdam:
Sophie Bos
http://www.doulasophie.nl/
06 54252443
British, fluent in Dutch
Trained with Dutch Doula training in Utrecht
Birth Registration
See http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Register-a-birth.htm
Breastfeeding pump and equipment suppliers
(purchase and rental)
Sarah lactatiekundige praktijk
Greke Hogeveen IBCLC qualified
06 1215 3653
www.praktijksarah.nl
(Also supplies Medela breastfeeding equipment)
See also www.medela.nl
See www.prettymum.nl for supply of breastfeeding bras and slings online, with very
quick delivery.
Breastfeeding support groups/classes
Breastfeeding Group Mariahoeve
Meets monthly, chat with other mums and with qualified and experienced volunteers
from the Dutch National Breastfeeding organization VBN and from La Leche League.
Contact melony.teague@gmail.com or kjack@xs4all.nl.
Takes place n the Wijk-en Dienstcentrum Mariahoeve, Ivoorhorst 155.
www.borstvoedingnatuurlijk.nl
www.lalecheleague.org
Kraamzorg care with IBCLC qualified breastfeeding advice.
Sharron runs breastfeeding classes in English. Being an Aussie herself but living her
for 28 years she understands the difficulties expatriates face. She is based in The
Hague.
Tel 06 2032 3141 (24 hour)
http://www.bbyzorg.nl/
Child abuse protection agencies
http://www.amk-nederland.nl/
Counselling and Reporting Child Abuse National number: 0900 - 123 123 0 (€ 0.05
pm)
AMK Haaglanden - AMK Zuid-Holland
Waldeck Pyrmontkade 872C OR Glahaven 66 2518JS, Den Haag
Tel: 070-3469717
Jeugd Gezondheidszorg (School doctor for The Hague schools)
‘t Kleine Loo 414 2592 CK, Den Haag Tel: 070-3824424
Childbirth educators
Karen Goldman – experienced NCT teacher based in Amsterdam
info@bumpandbeyond.nl
020 2100 100
www.bumpandbeyond.nl
Mindful Birth preparation classes and active birth workshops – run by Stephanie
Lowe (a British midwife) and Marie Vijendran. Both are former certified hypnobirthing
practitioners.
Tel: 065 0128969
Email: info@mindfulbirth.nl
www.mindfulbirth.nl
Access childbirth preparation courses
For more information see www.accessnl.org/our_services/courses_hague/childbirth_preparation.htm
Sport-en-spirit Practical preparation for labour
Yoga/relaxation/massage during third trimester of pregnancy with your partner
Contact sport-en-spirit@hotmail.com
070 326 2638
Childbirth preparation courses in Dutch are available from Samen Bevallen - see
www.samenbevallen.nl, or contact Suzanne Bleijs on 06 2682 3716 for courses in
Den Haag and surrounding areas.
Childcare options
English speaking nurseries in Den Haag:
Windmill nursery – Voorburg
www.thewindmill.nl
Tel: 070 327 2088
info@thewindmill.nl
Red Fish Blue Fish nursery – Archipel/Centrum
www.rfbf.nl
070 354 6502
info@rfbf.nl
Villa Bloom child care centre
Loosduinse Hoofdstraat 536
2552 AP Den Haag
Tel: 070-8200542
www.villabloom.nl
Daisy Chain Playgroup
Takes place in the church hall of the Anglican Church of St John and St Philip in the
Archipel area, Den Haag, near the Peace Palace, three mornings a week.
Contact Serlene Stockton for more info – 06 8102 6782.
Blue Umbrella
Assists international parents in receiving their childcare allowance based on the new
"Dutch Childcare Act" and with their childcare needs.
www.blueumbrella.nl
Children’s Hospitals
Juliana Children's Hospital
Sportlaan 600
2566 MJ Den Haag
Telephone: (070) 210 00 00
www.hagaziekenhuis.nl/en/
Public transportation: HTM tram 12 and bus 24
Chiropractors, massage therapists, reiki
Practitioners
Hara Centre – Massage for pregnancy and children, Craniosacral therapy,
naturopathy
Laan van Meerdervoort 45
2517 AD Den Haag
telephone 06 119 109 00
info@haracenter.nl
www.haracenter.nl
Dru Centre – pregnancy and postnatal massage
Stevinstraat 260
2587 EW Den Haag
Tel. 070 3319183
E-mail: info@drucentre.nl
Praktijk Chiropractie Stegeman
Specialises in Chiroptractor services for pregnancy
Zwolsestraat 197 2587 VB Den Haag
070 350 2638
www.chiropractie-stegeman.nl
Sterrenkind
Baby Massage/Mama Massage/Pregnancy massage
Coby De Jong
www.sterrenkind.com
070 365 7267
Reiki Reflections
reikireflections@gmail.com
06 1043 9201
Cloth Nappies
Maaike in Delft supplies a range of cloth nappies.
06 3831 9092
www.kaatjekatoen.nl
See also www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk for a wide range and excellent information
about the benefits of using cloth nappies – can be shipped from the UK.
Community services and programs
www.intouchexpats.com
Support for expats in Rotterdam
www.delftmama.nl
Promotes the well-being and integration of international mothers-to-be and mothers
of young children (0 to 4 year-olds) in and around Delft, The Netherlands.
www.homeinleiden.nl - helping expats feel at home in Leiden
www.access-nl.org
Passionate Parenting
Runs monthly parenting education seminars in Den Haag in English
www.passionateparenting.nl
Counselling Services
Access provide a network of counselors in a wide variety of fields – see www.accessnl.org/our_services/counselling.htm
Parnassia PsychoMedisch Centrum
Parnassia is a psychiatric centre that counsels, treats and cares for people with
psychiatric complaints and addictions
Monsterseweg 93
, Den Haag
Telephone: (070) 391 63 91
Website: www.parnassia.nl
http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Parnassia-PsychoMedisch-Centrum.htm
Cultural/multi-cultural resources
Access
Access is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers who provide many kinds of
assistance to the English speaking community in the Netherlands, including
orientation tours, advice and information, and workshops on a wide variety of topics.
See www.access-nl.org, or call 0900 2 222377 for information
Also see www.iamexpat.nl
Depression services
Obtain a referral from your Huisarts/doctor.
Also Parnassia PsychoMedisch Centrum
Parnassia is a psychiatric centre that counsels, treats and cares for people with a
wide variety of psychiatric complaints
Monsterseweg 93
, Den Haag
Telephone: (070) 391 63 91
Website: www.parnassia.nl
http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Parnassia-PsychoMedisch-Centrum.htm
PsyQ
www.psyq.nl
0900-235 77 97
06 52568382 (ask for expat program)
informatie@psyq.nl
Laan Van Meerdervort 70, 2517 AN Den Haag
Early intervention programs for babies with special
Needs
Will be accessed through your consultatiebureau.
Epino hire
See www.epino.nl
Family doctors/pediatricians
Healthcare for 0-4 years is primarily run through the “Consultatie Bureau” (or baby
health clinic) for your area.
Health care for 5-16 years is provided through school screening tests.
All residents also can directly access their own General Doctor or “Huisarts”. Any
referral to a specialist pediatrican will come through your Huisarts.
Main Child Health Clinic (Consultatiebureau):
Binckhorstlaan 303
2516 BC The Hague
Telephone: (070) 379 50 00
Email: info@meavita.nl
For addresses of the nearest Consultatiebureau in your neighbourhood, visit the
website of Meavita: www.meavita.nl.
International Health Centre, Den Haag provides Huisarts and paediatric Services
with particular relevance to expats.
They also run well baby and well child clinics for post-natal care.
http://www.internationalhealth.nl/
Prins Willemstraat 41
2584 HT The Hague
Tel: (0)70-306 5111
Fax: (0)70-306 5101
Health food stores
There is a good health food store on Bankastraat in the Archipel area, and an
organic supermarket below ground next to the metro on Spui near HEMA.
Medical Emergencies
The emergency phone number for fire, police and ambulance is 112.
Accident and Emergency departments
There are A&E departments at Bronovo, Westeinde and Antoniushove hospitals.
You can go to the A&E department of your nearest hospital to receive immediate
attention following an accident without making an appointment. Take your insurance
card.
First Aid
For first aid during office hours, call your GP.
SMASH – emergency GP service
Out of office hours, there is an out-of-hours emergency GP service called SMASH.
You can contact SMASH every day between 17.00 hours and 08.00 hours, as well as
weekends and public holidays, on 070 346 9669.
SMASH is located at Bronovo hospital in a building next to the underground car park
(not the main hospital building).
Emergency Pharmacy
Bronovo Pharmacy (070 324 6085) serves as the emergency pharmacy in The
Hague and is situated in the grounds of the hospital – follow signs to Apoteek from
the main car park. It is open 24 hours a day during weekends and holidays.
Incest/sexual abuse support groups
Access through your doctor/huisarts
Infant massage classes and services
Stephanie Lowe offers Baby massage courses – see www.mindfulbirth.nl.
Access offers infant massage classes – see http://www.accessnl.org/our_services/courses_hague/baby_massage_aromatherapy.htm
Kraamzorg – post-natal home care
Kraamzorg (postnatal care) is available to assist the midwife during a home birth and
to help mother and baby at home in the days immediately after the baby is born,
when you return home from hospital.
Generally the kraamzorg, or postnatal care nurse, will visit your home for eight days,
caring for you and your baby and giving advice on health, care, diet and hygiene for
your baby. You can also request help from the kraamzorg with domestic duties
(laundry, light housecleaning, etc.), and you can decide how much help you will
need, varying from a few consecutive hours per day to full days, with or without
domestic help.
Kraamzorg must be requested at the beginning of your pregnancy. In some cases
the insurance, or verzekering, will determine which kraamzorg organisation you can
register with, sometimes you can choose your own. Therefore you must first contact
your insurer to establish which organisation(s) you may contact. They will be able to
provide you with addresses and telephone numbers of kraamzorg organisations in
your area.
Listings of Kraamzorg agencies in Den Haag –
http://kraamzorg-den_haag.startinnederland.nl/
http://www.telefoonboek.nl/zoeken/kraamzorg/den-haag/
For a private Kraamzorg you can contact Astrid at 0174643087 or 0612309610 or
kraamverzorgingastridathotmail.com
Kraamzorg care with IBCLC qualified breastfeeding advice.
Sharron runs breastfeeding classes in English. Being an Aussie herself but living her
for 28 years she understands the difficulties expatriates face. She is based in The
Hague.
Tel 06 2032 3141 (24 hour)
http://www.bbyzorg.nl/
Babycare Kraamzorg
This is a big agency that works to Unicef breastfeeding standards.
Lactation consultants
Referrals can be made through your consultatiebureau.
There is a breastfeeding café every Friday morning at Vita Nova, Tasmanstraat 126
in The Hague.
http://haagsborstvoedingscentrumvitanova.nl
Haags Borstvoedingscentrum Vita Nova
Tasmanstraat 126
2518 VR Den Haag
Tel: (070) 386 32 65
Lactation Consultant Alexandra Kneijnenburg is based there and will come out to see
you at home if you are having breastfeeding issues. This is WELL WORTH IT.
Also:
Karin Tiktak: www.lactatiekundige.info
- She has a practice in Rijswijk.
Kraamzorg care with IBCLC qualified breastfeeding advice.
Sharron runs breastfeeding classes in English. Being an Aussie herself but living her
for 28 years she understands the difficulties expatriates face. She is based in The
Hague.
Tel 06 2032 3141 (24 hour)
http://www.bbyzorg.nl/
Sarah lactatiekundige praktijk
Greke Hogeveen
IBCLC qualified
06 1215 3653
www.praktijksarah.nl
(Also supplies Medela breastfeeding equipment)
Libraries, infant programs
Den Haag library has many branches, and a good number of books in English – see
http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-Public-Library.htm
Maternity Hospitals (and epidural availability)
Bronovo - epidural 24 hours.
MCH Westeinde - epidural - 24 hours.
Rode Kruis - epidural - 8.00 - 20.00.
Reinier de Graaf Delft - epidural - 24 hours.
LUMC Leiden University hospital - epidural 24 hours
Midwives
Most women in the Netherlands are under the care of a midwife throughout their
pregnancy and childbirth. (To go to a obstetrician/gynaecologist rather than a
midwife for maternity care, you must get a referral from your Huisarts/doctor.)
You can look up details of midwives practices in the phone book under
“Vroedvrouwen” or “Verloskundige”.
Mundo Midwives
www.mundo-vroedvrouwen.nl
070 346 8288
info@mundo-vroedvrouwen.nl
Clinics in Centrum and Benoordenhout
Will provide full antenatal care and then attend the delivery of your baby, either at
home or in hospital. Experienced in waterbirth.
Bronovo midwife practice
A team of several midwives is located at the Hubertusduin building beside the main
hospital building. You can have continuous care from the practice through antenatal
checkups and delivery. However, they do not deliver babies at home, only in the
Midwife-led delivery unit at the hospital.
Tel 070 312 4657 for more information.
Parent and child centers
Koffie en Kind
Laan van Poot 38
2566 EC Den Haag
06 18707193
06 12854974
info@KOFFIEenKIND.nl
www.koffieenkind.nl
Provides a specially designed place for children to play and mothers to chat. Also
runs music classes for toddlers. Open mornings only, Dutch term times.
Centrum Jeugd en Gezin Den Haag
There is a network of government-run Child and Family Centres throughout the
Hague, called Centrum Jeugd en Gezin Den Haag.
They offer a wide range of support, information and courses.
See www.cjgdenhaag.nl for your nearest centre.
Multiple birth groups/associations
I am unfortunately not able to find a multiple birth group in Den Haag. If you come
across one please let me know.
Naturopathic/homeopathic services/stores and
Clinics
Hara Centre – Massage for pregnancy and children, Craniosacral therapy,
naturopathy
Laan van Meerdervoort 45
2517 AD Den Haag
telephone 06 119 109 00
info@haracenter.nl
www.haracenter.nl
Medical Practice for Homeopathy
Dr Paul te Lintelo
Scheveningseweg 13, 2517 KS, Den Haag (nr the Peace Palace)
Homeopathy/Bach flower therapy/Shiatsu/Acupuncture
070 310 7059
praktijktelintelo@xs4all.nl
Parent groups/playgroups
Bumps and Babies The Hague
An informal social group of parents and carers that meet each Friday morning with
babies that are not yet walking.
Every Friday morning 10:30am at the English Church (St John’s & St Phillip’s): Ary
van der Spuy Rd, Archipel, Den Haag. Call Tina at 06 5063 4434, or the church
office at 070 355 5359.
Rainbow Tots
Run by a group of volunteer mums, this is the best place for mums to meet and for
kids to greet, run, ride, race, climb, slide, read, sing, push, pull, creep, crawl. Ends
with singing action songs in a circle. Cost: €5 per family. Tues & Wed mornings
from 9:45 – 11:30am. Address: Hall of St. John & St. Philip Church, Ary van der
Spuyweg 1A, Den Haag.
Contact the church 355-5359 or Julia Brett on rainbowtotsthehague@gmail.com
Gentle Stroll with Stephanie – monthly walks with Stephanie, a UK midwife, and
other new mums.
For more information contact Stephanie: 06 50128969 or see
http://www.mindfulbirth.nl/postnatal.htm#stroll
Babyswim with parent
- Sterrenbad swimming pool
Generaal Winkelmanlaan 2
2243 AZ, Wassenaar
T: 070-5113104
E: sterrenbad@sportplaza.nl
Monday and Thursday mornings depending on baby's age. Pool heated to 36
degrees. Tel: 070 5118888
Windmill Mother and Baby Group in Voorburg
Every Friday morning from 9.15 - 11.15. For 0 - 4 year olds.
Toys, crafts, puzzles and songs. 6 euros per family.
Sporthal Essesteijn, Elzendreef 18, 2272 Voorburg.
http://www.thewindmill.nl/toddlers.aspx
Rotterdam Mums and Tots group
Meets Tuesdays 9.30-11.30
Hazelaarweg 40, 3053 PM Rotterdam
See website for directions - http://intouchexpats.com/Activities___Events.html
Wassenaar Mother & Toddler Group
English-speaking playgroup meeting every Thursday morning 9.30 – 11.30 - each
session includes a simple craft activity, refreshments and singing.
www.wassenaarmtg.blogspot.com
wassenaarmtg@yahoo.com
Tel Andrea Jenkins on 062 446 7948
Deylercentrum, Hofcampweg 3, Wassenaar.
For further playgroup listings further afield, see
http://www.passionateparenting.nl/babies-and-toddlers/play-groups.php
MOPS in Holland
MOPS is mothers of Preschoolers, and runs meetings for moms and children from 05. There is a MOPS group in Leidschendam.
See www.mopsinholland.org, or call 070 517 8024.
Postnatal doula services
A postnatal doula provides similar services to a Kraamzorg, but is engaged privately
for as many hours/weeks after birth as you wish.
Nicola Philbin
Born to Birth
06 5474 2538
Obstetricians
Obstetricians are normally only involved in complicated pregnancies in the
Netherlands. Normal antenatal care is delivered by midwives. You can be referred
to an obstetrician by your midwife.
The OB/GYN department at the Bronovo Hospital can be contacted on 070 312
4141.
The International Health Centre/Polyclinic Prins Willem has a resident OB/GYN
should you wish to make a private consultation appointment, to arrange pre and
post-natal care. Call 070 306 5111.
On-line resources
English overview of Health care in the Netherlands with contact details for Den Haag:
http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/health.htm
Parenting in Holland website - Information about pregnancy, birth and parenting in
The Netherlands. All in English!
www.parentinginholland.com
www.access-nl.org for information about life in the Netherlands as an expat.
For a wealth of evidence-based information about pregnancy and birth online in
English, I recommend www.childbirthconnection.org (US based) andwww.nct.org.uk
(UK based).
For information week by week and support from other pregnant Mums-to-be, see
www.babycentre.co.uk.
For excellent online Breastfeeding help, see
www.kellymom.com
www.askdrsears.com/topics/breastfeeding
www.mother-2-mother.com
www.breastfeedingonline.com
Osteopathy
Praktijk voor Osteopathie en Kinderosteopathie
Herenstraat 55, 2271 CB Voorburg
070 737 0392
Scheveningseweg 13. 2517 KS Den Haag
070 310 7059
www.osteopathie-ivotrouw.nl
Treats crying, colic and reflux, traumatic birth issues in babies.
Parenting classes
Passionate Parenting runs monthly seminars by a variety of expert speakers, in Den
Haag.
www.passionateparenting.nl
Access offers a parenting course run by Dierdre Budd focusing mainly on sleep and
fussy eating issues – see http://www.accessnl.org/our_services/courses_hague/parenting_course.htm
Tina Keogh of Great Expectations runs First Aid courses for parents and carers of
children – see http://www.greatexpectations.nl/cpr/courses-nl-qualifications/forparents.html
Parent and women’s bookstores
By far the cheapest and easiest way to get books on birth and parenting in English is
from www.amazon.co.uk. Delivery is free for orders over GBP 25.
Usborne Books – Debra Lambert holds regular sales in Den Haag of Usborne quality
English books for children – see www.usborneonline.org/debra_lambert
Perinatal loss support groups/bereaved families
support groups
Seek further information from your healthcare provider.
Pre and post-natal exercise classes/mother and baby
exercise classes/yoga classes
Bodyflex – pre and post-natal pilates
Frederikstraat 60 A
2514 LL Den Haag
T 070-3656583
T 06-51419790
E info@bodyflex.nl
Dru Pregnancy and postnatal Yoga
Stevinstraat 260
2587 EW Den Haag
Tel. 070 3319183
E-mail: info@drucentre.nl
Aquanatal with Stephanie Lowe (UK midwife)
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings the Carlton Beach Hotel, Scheveningen.
Contact Stephanie on 06 50128969 to book a place.
Access prenatal yoga at the Bronovo Hospital – see www.accessnl.org/our_services/courses_hague/prenatal_yoga.htm
Access two-session prenatal exercise course with a physiotherapist/aromatherapist –
see http://www.access-nl.org/our_services/courses_hague/prenatal_exercise.htm
Access postnatal yoga course – see http://www.accessnl.org/our_services/courses_hague/postnatal_yoga.htm
There is a range of courses available (in Dutch) through www.cjgdenhaag.nl
Postpartum depression resources and support
Groups
Seek help as soon as you can through your doctor/huisarts – treatment can be very
successful. Don’t suffer alone – PND is very common and particularly needs support
and help when you are an expat living away from home.
Reflexology
Praktijk De Morgenster
Maternity Reflexology/treatment to turn breech presentation
Laan van Meerdervort 352
Den Haag
070 362 3447
info@praktijkdemorgenster.nl
www.voetreflex-wendy.nl
Shiatsu
Shiatsu-centrum
Valkenboskade 324 2563 HG Den Haag
www.shiatsu-centrum.nl
info@shiatsu-centrum.nl
06 4354 7040
06 2454 7695
Single parenting support
http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/expat-page/articles/single-parenting-forexpats
http://www.expatica.com/nl/housing/where_to_live/relocating-and-the-single-parent11620_8373.html
This website has much useful information on single parenting issues, although it is
UK focused - http://www.netmums.com/support/Single_Parents.455/
Sleep Issues
Dierdre Budd – sleep consultant/UK trained health visitor
Help with sleep problems, fussy eating, bed wetting
www.dream-angus.com
info@dream-angus.com
Support groups for parents of children with special
Needs
Access through your consultatiebureau, or through Special Needs Department at
your child’s school – eg BSN has a very strong special educational needs
department.
Teen parent support groups/educational services
There is a teen parent book group at the American School in Wassenaar – contact
the school on 070 512 10 60 for more details.
TENS machine hire/purchase
A TENS machine is a small safe non-invasive device that can be used easily and
successfully for pain relief during labour – they are popular in the UK.
For more info, see www.babycaretens.com
Nicola Philbin at Born to Birth has some TENS machines available for hire in Den
Haag. Call 06 2732 9427 or email nicolaphilbin@me.com.
You can also buy a TENS machine from www.amazon.co.uk for quick and easy
delivery to the Netherlands.
It is however very important that you buy an Obstetric TENS machine designed
specifically for birth/labour use – it has a boost button for increased help during
contractions.
VBAC support
The Dutch healthcare system is very supportive of mothers wishing to have a Vaginal
Birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. Your care will transfer at 36 weeks from midwifery
care to the OB/GYN department at your hospital, and will be led by an Obstetrician.
Waterbirth pool hire
A waterbirth pool can be hired/purchased for home use from:
www.oerbron.nl (also sell liners)
Doulas Nicola Philbin and Vera van Waegeningh also have birth pools available for
the use of their clients in Den Haag if requested – see above under birth doulas for
details.
Last updated October 2012