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 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...
by Kara Bos | Children's Activities, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
With water all around, swimming skills are an absolute essential for kids in Amsterdam. You’ve recently moved to Amsterdam and your child doesn’t know how to swim. Or your child is at the age that an A diploma is mandatory in order to go in the deep end of a public...
by Donna Bardsley | New to Amsterdam, Podcast
This is not the episode that we thought we would be making just a few short weeks ago. Amsterdam Mamas is not a news organisation, it is not within our power or remit to change the world. Our focus has been and will continue to be, to empower families...
by Donna Bardsley | Podcast
It’s hard to avoid the noise of city life. But maybe it’s not all bad…. In this episode, we feature a brand-new podcast in town. We’re happy to partner with the Amsterdam Academy’s podcast, and bring you an interview from their launch episode: an interview with...