by Ruth | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
Queens Day – the biggest party of the year in The Netherlands and the day when the city of Amsterdam goes crazy. Not an ideal time to go into labour then… Hi, my name is Ruth and I had a home birth. Before you start thinking of me as a granola-eating,...
by Editorial Team | Autumn, Cultural Holidays, The Mamas Recommend, Travel, Winter
One of the best things about living in Amsterdam is easy access to some of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets. Between Germany and Netherlands, there are plenty of places to choose from for a magically festive celebration. We’ve collected The...
by Samantha Gale | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Learning to get back on her bike was an embarrassing experience for one Amsterdam Mama. Here she explains why. I was 14 when I asked my Dad if I could take the British Cycling Proficiency Test – his answer was a candid no. He told me that it would be better for all...
by Editorial Team | Health, Mental Health, The Mamas Recommend
For all Amsterdam parents who need help facing the challenges of parenthood and international life; a list of counselling services recommended by the mamas. “Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” – David Richo Every so...
by Liv Tomkins | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
How to give birth to your second child while taking care of your first one? A mama explains why a home birth was a good option for her to keep the whole family together. When we arrived in Amsterdam, I was 5 months pregnant. I had heard home births were common...