Extra care
Before, during and after the pregnancy
Femme Amsterdam is cooperating in a team with various health care providers like an acupuncturist, osteopath, coach, pelvicfloorphysiotherapist and a lactation consultant. Beside that we offer pregnancy massages at the Rub, where they also provide babymassages and pregnancy yoga.
We experienced from our future mothers that they appreciate the collaboration with the other health care providers. It feels more save to be refered by your midwife and to know that particularities will be communicated with them. And above all it’s easy that you can meet all the health care providers on the practice of Femme Amsterdam.
Your choice
Each pregnancy is unique which is why we allow you to choose your own additional services and care. Twelve credits are included in the Premium package which can be used as you see fit. We will provide further information and assist you in making a selection.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese method used for: conception, pregnancy discomfort and delivery. This includes morning sickness, headaches, back pain, water retention and hyperventilation. Our acupuncturist, Daniela, helps many women in preparing for labour and delivery at around 35 weeks. Her care extends to postpartum issues such as feelings of depression or anxiety. An acupuncture treatment is included in our Premium package but may also be scheduled separately.
Read more about acupuncture here
Nutritional advice
Of course, you want the very best for your (unborn) child, and your own health and wellbeing are also a top priority. This means you need to take a careful look at your nutrition throughout your pregnancy. You’ll require extra doses of some nutrients while others are best avoided. Schedule a consultation with our nutritionist Sharon Looijen. She can provide more information about which factors and lifestyles can influence your baby.
Osteopathy
During pregnancy the form of your spine and pelvis will change. This can cause physical complaints. Like pelvis, back or neck pain, but also shirt breath, braxton hicks, bladderproblems or problems with digestion. A treatment with our osteapath can relieve this problem. The osteapath will make sure that the mobility in your body improves. Because of this it is more easy for your body to relax and your baby will get all the space he or she needs to develop well. When you are curious if a treatment can make sense for you then don’t hesitate to contact our Osteapath Anne-Marie Sassen.
Pelvic floor physiotherapist
During pregnancy an giving birth there is a big chance you will develop complaints with your pelvis or pelvic floor. Research show that 67-89% of the pregnant women experience pain in the pelvic area in the third trimester. Also vaginal labour increases the risk of pelvic floor dysfunctions. To take advantage on this complains we recommend you to do a screening around 20 weeks of pregnancy with our pelvic floor physiotherapist Anna Keijsers. Our advice is to also meet her six weeks after birth. Every Monday Anna Keijsers is available for you on Femme-Amsterdam. She will give you advice and exercises to make sure your pelvis an pelvic floor are fine.
Coaching
Being pregnant is often a wonderful experience. At the same time, it can be quite stressful for you and your partner. Emotions and insecurity can play a role. Are you feeling insecure, struggling with making decisions, do you feel down or feeling low on energy? We work with Psyche&Zwangerschap and we can arrange an appointment with Merith Cohen de Lara. A coaching session with Merith or one of their other coaches can also be very useful if your pregnancy or delivery is going differently than you had hoped for.
Massage and yoga
Femme cooperates with massageboutique the Rub. They own a special pregnancy massage table, which makes sure you can enjoy your me time to the fullest. A massage will relax you, but also gives an energy boost ans self-confidence. It decreases backpain and the massage itself can be a special moment to make contact with your baby in the woomb. Studies showed that 80% of our problems are blocked emotions, a massage can help to unblock. The Rub will give you awareness and insights. The Rub will help you to get a good balance between mind, body and soul.
Professional help with breastfeeding
Any problems during feeding your baby? Feeling insecure about nursing? Our lactation consult Helen Hilgers can help you. She was the first profesional in Amsterdam and has a lot of knowledge. She can already give you advice during pregnancy. When your baby is born she will come for a homevisit to help you with nursins. She will take time to observe you and your baby and gives personal advice about latching on, pumping and everything what has to do with nursin your baby. Together with her you will find out which way of feeding will make you and your baby happy and comfortable. She will observe your babies condition and understands that breastfeeding is not always on the first place. She will support you in every choice you make.
First aid course
For every mother, father or grandparent who wants to receive practical tips around first aid for a baby and child we offer a workshop in the evening. After this evening you know all the basic principals around first aid, which will be very useful in a critical moment. The workshop is interactive, so time enough to give your own input and ask questions. To sign up press this button.
