by Amanda van Mulligen | Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam
Amanda van Mulligen reviews the book Stuff Dutch Moms Like, an insight into motherhood in the Netherlands. Do Dutch moms have it all? Surely not – with only 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, an antiquated home birth system, and a maternity system run by midwives it’s...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Health, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
So you’re pregnant, now what? Amsterdam Mamas comes to the rescue with a round-up of the pregnancy resources on our website. Giving Birth in the Netherlands This is our overview to the systems here in the Netherlands. It’s a great place to start...
by Alba Léon | Book Reviews, Pregnancy
Alba Léon reviews the book Knocked Up Abroad, an exploration of the unique challenges and joys of being pregnant while living abroad. Living abroad has its ups and downs and challenges, and they can become even more pronounced when you are pregnant… Having a...
by Lydia Unsworth | Children, Legal
What’s in a name? While a rose by any other name may smell as sweet, feelings can run deep around surnames and laws can sometimes be surprising. Fortunately, Lydia Unsworth is here to share her experience navigating the somewhat tricky process of...
by Stephanie Smith | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Many pregnancies do not make it to full term and the grief for the expectant parents can be hard to bear. One strong mama shares her story and reaches out to other parents who have experienced loss. For more information, read Miscarriage Support in the...