From Expat to Mom: Is It That Bad in the Netherlands?

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Yasmin, a Brazilian expat living in the Netherlands, shares her experiences of becoming a mother. We dive into topics like the Dutch healthcare system for expecting parents, maternity leave differences, childbirth choices, and much more. Discover the challenges and joys of parenting as an expat. #midwife #motherhood #netherlands #expat
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[@pleegjepleegje]

As a Dutch mom of two, it never occurred to me to visit the GP when I wanted to get pregnant, nor when I got pregnant. I went straight to the midwife's office. My GP only found out that I had been pregnant when he received my kid's birth announcements. I think it's pretty awesome that, in the Netherlands, healthy pregnancies and deliveries aren't heavily medicalised, like in most parts of the world. As long as a pregnancy and a delivery are developing normal and problem free, there is no medical problem. No doctor needed. It always makes me feel a bit angry when I hear about doctors having delivered the babies. Mothers deliver babies, even when the delivery takes place in a hospital. I feel very privileged and grateful for living in a country that has such a great support system for women who choose a natural delivery in the comfort of their own home.

[@hansolo2121]

I don't understand... Why the negative title: is it "That Bad" in The Netherlands? What do you mean by "That Bad"??? The Netherlands is actually famous for having one of the BEST pregnancy and post pregnancy care in the ENTIRE WORLD! And many many immigrants like this woman come to The Netherlands to have children there.

[@janabednarova4107]

Currently pregnant 8 month (in Amsterdam), the midwife contact was first surprising but supporting. It's true that I had very difficult pregnancy and also some depression. So I have just 2 midwife from the office because of my condition. I was also recommended for psychological health care. But yes it's very different compared Italy and Czech Republic that I can compare with my partner.

[@ericburbach632]

A white lie is everyones best friend, everyone !