#10 Healing, Help, and Holding Space: The Postpartum Doula Part 1

With Ingrid Bal, we explore her work as a postpartum doula and how she provides emotional, physical, and practical support to new mothers and their families during the early weeks after birth. Ingrid explains how her approach differs from kraamzorg, focusing on individualized care that adapts to each family's needs. She emphasizes the importance of involving partners in the postpartum experience and shares how she helps them feel more confident and connected. We also discuss the cultural differences in postpartum care, the vital role of community, and Ingrid’s work with the Postnatal Support Network to advocate for better support systems for new parents.Main topicsUnderstanding the role of a postpartum doulaThe difference between postpartum doula work and kraamzorgDaily life of a postpartum doulaInvolving partners in the postpartum experienceCultural insights and the importance of communityAdvocating for postpartum support with the Postnatal Support NetworkResources MentionedFind Your Village: A Birth and Postpartum Fair28 June 10:00-17:00Hotel Campanile EindhovenPostnatal Support NetworkAbout Our GuestIngrid Bal is committed to a well-prepared, relaxed maternity period and the often forgotten fourth trimester. She is married, has two sons.www.ingridbal.comwww.revolution.postnatalsupportnetwork.comGet in TouchExpecting Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Meetup You can find us each month at our pregnancy and postpartum meetup! More info at pregnantineindhoven.comJulianna FeronWebsite: ⁠juliannaferon.com⁠Schedule a free clarity call: ⁠https://www.juliannaferon.com/booking-calendar/meeting-with-julianna⁠Instagram: ⁠@julianna.feron⁠Anna Latham Website: ⁠empoweredbirthservices.nl⁠Instagram ⁠@empowered.birth.services⁠ Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555058594931⁠Schedule a FREE call to see how I can best support you at ⁠https://calendly.com/empoweredbirthservices/30min⁠