Partners
Valuable links to information & our partners in birth care
Informative
De verloskundige (KNOV) – Our professional association where reliable and valuable information can be found.
Rondom Zwanger – Collaboration of all midwives and the Spaarne Gasthuis Hospital in Haarlem
De Schoot – Obstetric examination center | Schotersingel 81zw | 2021 GD | Haarlem
Spaarne Gasthuis – The one and only hospital in Haarlem.
Mothers for Mothers – Moeders for Moeders goal is to help couples who have difficulty in trying to have a baby.
RIVM – Flyers and reliable resources on being pregnant and infectious diseases
Lareb – Information on medication and side effects during pregnancy.
Voedingscentrum – Advice and tips on nutrition in pregnancy.
Municipality & Registration
Municipality of Haarlem – The desk for registering and/or acknowledgement of paternity.
Parental authority – Information about requesting custody/parental authority.
Water birth
Information on giving birth in a birth pool
www.bevalbaden.nl
www.oerbron.nl
Breast- and bottle feeding
Breastfeeding:
www.borstvoeding.com
www.lalecheleague.nl
www.borstvoedingnatuurlijk.nl
www.melkpunt.nl
Bottle or formula feeding:
KNOV
www.voedingscentrum.nl
Becoming a father
www.vadercursus.nl – Fatherhood course (only for fathers ; )
www.vdrs.nl – VDRS serious information especially for (newborn) dads
Children’s healthcare centers
Antroposofic well baby clinic – Van Dam huis | Prinsen Bolwerk 3B | Haarlem |
Regular well baby clinic – Different locations in Haarlem.
Maternity care
In Haarlem it is possible to choose for maternity care provided by sole proprietors or a (larger) maternity care provider. Below is a list containing our “favourite” freelance maternity nurses. Because of the popularity and the small scale on which these ladies work it is of great importance to apply timely.
Freelance:
Elsa Alblas – Newborn Care
Tessel Scholte – Mothering the Mother
Mariska Koops – Puur Geluk kraamzorg
Rhimou Daoudi – Kraamzorg Duimelijntje
Marit Janssen – Younique kraamzorg
Renate van Bekkum – Puur&Passie kraamzorg
Edith van Rijn – Kraamlive
Esther op den Kamp – Kraamzorg Esther
Lilian Alsemgeest – Lilys Valley
Esther Luyt – Esther Luyt kraamzorg
United Freelance maternity nurses:
Kraamzorg 1 op 1 – www.kraamzorg1op1.nl
Kraamzorgprofessionals – zzp kraamverzorgenden Haarlem
Maternity care providers:
Natuurlijke kraamzorg – www.natuurlijkekraamzorg.eu
House of Care – www.houseofcare.nl
De Waarden – www.kraamzorgdewaarden.nl
Kraamvogel – www.dekraamvogel.nl
Lactation consultants in Haarlem
Borstvoeding Haarlem – Platform breastfeeding Haarlem with the “Haarlemse Mama Café” and more.
Room borstvoeding – Lactation consultants Nike & Veronique
Pelvic floor discomforts
Bettyleen de Vries – Spaarndamseweg 242 | 2021 KA | Haarlem | www.praktijknoorderspaarne.nl
Myrke Ritskes – Bloemendaal | Heemstede | Bennebroek | www.ontspannenbewegen.nl
Aline Gabrees – Life Fit Center | Zeedistelweg 1 | 2015 KT | Haarlem | www.gijsfysiotherapie.nl
Practice van Ham – Practice van Ham – Prinsen Bolwerk 5 | 2011 MA | Haarlem |www.fysiovanham.nl
Practice Hageman – Handellaan 2a | 2101 CW | Heemstede | www.bekkenfysiotherapiehageman.nl
Practice Centrum – Health Center “de Koningin” | www.bekkenfysiotherapiecentrumhaarlem.nl
Dietician
Jennifer Rezek – www.dietistinhaarlem.nl
Acupuncture
Marie Jose Arts – Sint Jorisveld 1 | 2023 GD | Haarlem
George Langenberg – Flowplaza | Zaanenstraat 18-1 | 2022 CP | Haarlem |
Pregnancy course
Informative
One Day Birth Academy – Haarlem
Mama en Baby – Spaarndamseweg 120 A3 | Haarlem
Bevalwijzer – Amsterdam
Mom&co – Amsterdam
Hypnobirthing
Georgina Kwakye – de Schoot | Haarlem | www.relaxedbevallen.nl
Esther George – Gezondheidscentrum de Koningin | Koninginneweg 31 | Haarlem | www.hypnobirthingrandstad.nl
Naomi van Rijn – Flow PLaza | Zaanenstraat 18-1 | 2022 CP | Haarlem | www.muchamama.nl/naomi
Mom&Co (Amsterdam) – www.momenco.nl
Giving birth together with your partner
Willeke Klerks – de Schoot | Haarlem | www.prenatalclasshaarlem.nl
Yoga
Larissa Pietrala – Zaanenstraat 18-1 | 2022 CP | Haarlem | www.studiomamaflow.nl
Martine Bruin -Nieuwe Groenmarkt 35 | 2011 TT | Haarlem | www.glowyogastudio.nl
Paula Bosman – Santpoorterstraat 31 | Haarlem yogastudiokleverpark.nl
Korien de Niet – Spaarne 112 | 2011 CM | Haarlem | www.yoga4mamas.nl
Betty Wessel – Paramedische Praktijk | Postlaan 2 | 2101 VH Heemstede | www.yogaheemstede.nl
Haptonomy:
Marian van der Vaart Smit – Verbindingsweg 43 | 2063 EJ | Bloemendaal | www.haptonomiebloemendaal.nl
Bouke Wolters – Spaarne 112a | 2011 CM | Haarlem | www.boukewoltershaptonomie.nl
Pauline van Borrendam – Perseusstraat 14 | 2024 VZ | Haarlem | www.haptotherapiehaarlem-noord.nl
Nicoline Hendriks – Flowplaza | Zaanenstraat 18 | Haarlem | www.nicolinehendriks.com
Mensendieck
Myrke Ritskes – Bloemendaal | Heemstede | Bennebroek | www.ontspannenbewegen.nl
Jessica van Eenige – Klein Heiligland 84 | Haarlem | www.zwangerencursus.nl
Mindfulness
Nathalie Roozen – De Schoot | Haarlem | www.mindfulway.nl
Fit in your pregnancy
Powermama | Paola Bisi – Pieter Goedkoopweg 42 | 2031 EL | Haarlem | www.powermamahaarlem.nl
MOM♡2MOVE | Yolentha Ram – locations: “de Hout” or Reinaldapark | www.yolentharam.com
Mom in Balance – different locations in Haarlem | www.mominbalance.com
Bootcamp Mommy 2B -Haarlem | www.thebootcampclub.nl
Zwangerschaps zwemmen – Sportplaza Groenendaal | Heemstede | www.sportplazagroenendaal.nl
Massages
Zwangerschapsmassage:
Larissa Pietrala – Zaanenstraat 18-1 | 2022 CP | Haarlem | www.studiomamaflow.nl
Beate Spook – De Schoot | Haarlem | www.de-schoot.nl
Massagerette – Drapeniersstraat 5zw | 2011 WZ | Haarlem | www.demassagerette.nl
Annemiek Groot – Kempstraat 25 | 2023 ER | Haarlem | 023-5275463
Babymassage:
Mieke Holtermans – Yoga Innerwork | Kleverlaan 9 | 2023 JC | Haarlem | www.alseenzonnetje.nl
Sacha van den Boogaard – Babymassage Haarlem
Betty Wessel – Paramedische Praktijk | Postlaan 2 | 2101 VH Heemstede | www.yogaheemstede.nl
Mental / psychological support
Mamakits – Haarlem | www.ggzingeest.nl/activiteiten/begeleiding-coaching/mamakits-spreekuur
Ouder & Kindpraktijk Haarlem – Wilhelminastraat 57 | 2011 VL | Haarlem | www.ouderenkindpraktijk.nl
Astrid Berkhout – Jansweg 40 | Haarlem | www.astridberkhout.nl
Willeke Klerks – Glipperweg 36 | Heemstede | www.geboortecoaching.nl
Nonja Kuyer Hypnotherapie – Koralensteeg 6 | 2011 AC | Haarlem | www.nonjahypnotherapie.nl
Becoming parents
Samen Opgroeien JGZ – www.samenopgroeien.nu
Childbirth Network – www.childbirthnetwork.nl
Zelfbewust zwanger – www.zelfbewustzwanger.nl
Doula’s
Tessel Scholte – www.motheringthemother.nl
Willeke Klerks – www.geboortecoaching.nl
Prins van den Berg – www.doulainhaarlem.nl
Kassandra Schreuder – www.momsoon.nl
Maartje Bruning – www.motherme.nl
Birth & newborn photography
Inge Berken – www.barensenberken.nl
Suzanne Prins – www.littledetail.nl
Danielle Veenhof – www.danielleveenhoffotografie.nl
Lisette Vlek van Marken – www.junefotografie.nl
English Info & class
Esther George – Hypnobirthing | Koninginneweg 31 | Haarlem | www.hypnobirthingrandstad.nl
Truus Gale – www.childbirthclassgale.com
Willeke Klerks – www.willekeklerksdoula.nl
Meet up Expat parents – www.meetup.com/nl-NL/expatsHaarlem-Parents-Kids/
Natural Birth Care and Conscious Parenting
Self-conscious pregnant – www.zelfbewustzwanger.nl
Mother Earth – natural maternity packages and more – www.moederaarde.nl
Dalalou – natural maternity packages – www.dalalounatuurlijk.nl
Kiind magazine – www.kiind.nl
Water birth – www.oerbron.nl/bevallen-in-water
Maternity care – www.natuurlijkekraamzorg.nl
Classical Homeopathy – Wil Meijer-Kal | De Ruyterlaan 108 | 2121 VL | Bennebroek | www.willtakecare.nl
Mamacafe anthroposophical- first Friday of the month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Canteen “de Wilg” | Noordschalkwijkerweg 127 | Haarlem | (check the site for offers and times)
Health center and general practitioners – www.therapeuticumhaarlem.nl
Childcare – www.hetbontehuis.nl | www.edenkinderopvang.nl | www.wonderberk.nl
Address guide Anthroposophy North Holland – www.antroposofie-noord-holland.nl/adressengids