by Donna Bardsley | Children, Podcast
In this episode, we meet an Amsterdam Papa named Victor*, and learn how he and his husband became the parents to twin boys through gestational surrogacy. We find out what their options were as gay (intended) fathers, how they decided on surrogacy,...
by Charlotte Hutting | Children, Health, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
Familiar with Kraamzorg? Chances are you have heard something about this incredibly helpful and compassionate service, but may still be a bit fuzzy on the details. Charlotte Hutting provides an inside view on this uniquely Dutch approach toward postnatal care....
by Amrita Suri | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably
Welcome to Amsterdam Mamas’ new series “Living Sustainably”. In this series, we will share information and strategies for living sustainably in Amsterdam and beyond. Amrita Suri kicks it off by sharing strategies for avoiding the...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Home Sweet Home, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Moving house, whether across the street, to a different city, or even a different country, is inherently stressful! Entrusting your belongings to strangers is difficult, and it’s not cheap. Finding the right moving company can alleviate a lot of that worry, so...
by Editorial Team | Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam
The coronavirus causing the disease COVID-19 has arrived in the Netherlands. Amsterdam Mamas has compiled a list of resources to help our community navigate this outbreak. The websites we link to will have the most accurate and current information. Updated 1 July...