#4 Insights From a Midwife Part 1

In this conversation, midwife Gertje Maria Swinkels shares her insights on pregnancy and childbirth in the Netherlands, particularly for expats. She discusses the cultural differences in approaches to pregnancy, the importance of community support through Centering Pregnancy groups, and the various tests and procedures that expectant mothers can expect. Gertje emphasizes the empowerment of women in their pregnancy journey and the significance of trusting the natural process of childbirth.Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episodehttps://centeringzorg.nl/centeringpregnancy/Episode’s main topicsNot all tests during pregnancy are mandatory; options are available.Trusting the body's natural processes is crucial during pregnancy.Listen, rate, and subscribe to help more expecting expat families find our show! About our GuestGeertje Swinkels has been a dedicated midwife since 2003, founding Kinderrijk Meerhoven in Eindhoven later that year. Based in Gezondheidscentrum Stroomz Meerhoven as well as Gezondheidscentrum Stroomz Eindhoven, she provides personalized care to expecting families and became a certified ultrasound technician in 2013. As a mother of four, she combines professional expertise with personal experience to support parents through pregnancy and birth with knowledge, empathy, and care.Website: https://kinderrijkmeerhoven.nl/en/Instagram: @midwiferypracticeeindhovenGet in TouchExpecting Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Meetup You can find us each month at our pregnancy and postpartum meetup where we help you build your community, make friends, and answer all of your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum questions! More info at pregnantineindhoven.comJulianna FeronWebsite: juliannaferon.comInstagram: @julianna_feron Schedule a free clarity call: https://www.juliannaferon.com/booking-calendar/meeting-with-juliannaAnna 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