Birth & Postpartum Doula Support
Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood are often spoken about as milestones.
Support for the spaces in between — where so much of the journey actually lives.
The positive test.
The anatomy scan.
The birth.
Bringing your baby home.
But most of life happens in the spaces between them.
The waiting.
The uncertainty.
The appointments that raise more questions than answers.
The conversations that stay with you long after they've ended.
The quiet fears that surface at 3am.
That's where much of this journey is actually lived.
And that's where I do my work.
My role isn't simply to support a birth.
It's to help you find your way through everything that surrounds it — the decisions, the emotions, the uncertainty, and the transition into parenthood itself.
Care that honours your whole story — not just this moment
Every woman arrives carrying a different story.
Some arrive carrying excitement.
Others carry loss.
A difficult birth.
Fertility treatment.
Medical complexity.
The weight of becoming a parent for the first time.
That's why my support isn't built around a rigid formula.
Sometimes you need information.
Sometimes reassurance.
Sometimes someone to help you find your voice.
Sometimes simply a steady presence while you work through what comes next.
In a system where care can feel fragmented, my role is to provide continuity. A familiar presence who knows your story, understands your concerns, and stays with you across the journey.
Support Pathways
Birth Support
From €2,450 + travel expenses
Includes:
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Introductory connection session
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Two in-depth preparation sessions
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Attendance at one care provider appointment
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Unlimited WhatsApp support throughout pregnancy
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24/7 on-call support from 38–42 weeks
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Continuous support during labour and birth
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Immediate postpartum check in
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Birth reflection & integration session
This might be a good fit...
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Calm, continuous support throughout pregnancy and birth
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Space to explore your options and make informed decisions
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A trusted professional by your side during moments of uncertainty
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Guidance navigating the Dutch maternity system
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Support that honours your unique history, circumstances, and goals
Payment plans available
Payment options can be discussed during your discovery call.
Specialist Support
Tailored packages available
Together we might explore:
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Fertility and parenthood support
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IVF, IUI and assisted reproduction journeys
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Birth preparation and HypnoBirthing®
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High-risk pregnancy support
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NICU preparation and emotional support
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Birth trauma processing and integration
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Motherhood and matrescence coaching
Designed for families who are...
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Navigating fertility treatment or assisted conception
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High-risk pregnancy or medical complexity
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Preparing for birth after trauma or loss
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Experiencing a NICU journey
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Seeking support during the transition into parenthood.
Every journey is different. Together we'll create a support plan that reflects your unique circumstances, concerns, and goals.
Flexible Payment plans available
Payment options can be discussed during your discovery call.
Postpartum Support
From €1,150 + travel expenses
Support begins with a postpartum planning session and a tailored package of in-home support designed around your family's needs.
Includes:
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One postpartum planning session before baby arrives
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Flexible in-home support tailored to your family's needs
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Emotional and practical support during the transition into parenthood
Support may include:
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Emotional support and space to process your birth experience.
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Infant care guidance and practical support
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Breastfeeding and early feeding support
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Time and space for rest and recovery
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Light household support to help daily life feel more manageable
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Support with older children where helpful
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Resources and referrals when additional care is needed.
Designed for families who want...
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Practical and emotional support after birth
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Space to recover and adjust at their own pace
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Extra support following a high-risk pregnancy, fertility journey, complex birth, or NICU experience
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A calm, non-judgemental presence during the transition into parenthood
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Flexible support tailored to their individual needs
Flexible payment plans available
Payment options can be discussed during your discovery call.
Postpartum is a threshold — a time of integration, adjustment, and profound identity change
What sits beneath the support
EMOTIONAL GROUNDING
A calm, steady presence through the uncertainty, anticipation, and emotional complexity that often accompanies pregnancy, birth, and becoming a parent.
EDUCATION & TRANSLATION
Helping you make sense of information, options, and recommendations so you can feel informed rather than overwhelmed.
ADVOCACY
& COMMUNICATION
Supporting you to find your voice, ask questions, and feel confident participating in decisions about your care.
COACHING
& EMOTIONAL PREPARATION
Creating space to explore fears, build trust in yourself, and prepare for the realities of birth and early parenthood.
CONTINUITY OF CARE
A familiar presence who knows your story, understands your circumstances, and walks alongside you across the journey.
Who this Support is for
This support isn't for one type of person.
It's for people navigating one of life's biggest transitions and wanting someone steady alongside them.
Perhaps:
• You're preparing for your first baby.
• You're becoming a parent again, but this experience feels different.
• You're navigating fertility treatment, medical complexity, or a NICU journey.
• You're living far from family and building your village as you go.
• You're carrying questions, uncertainty, or emotions that don't always have a place to land.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
“Toni supported my husband and me as our doula during the birth of our first child. We found each other late in my pregnancy but she was the most incredible support system and educational resource. Both my husband and I consider her presence at our hospital birth to be one of the reasons it was such an incredible experience. If any small part of you is considering a doula for your own birth, do yourself and your family a favor and bring Toni onto your team. You won’t regret it.”
— Maddie - First time expat mum in Amsterdam
A FINAL WORD
Support isn't reserved for the hard cases.
You don't need a crisis, a diagnosis, or a complicated journey to deserve support.
You are allowed to be supported through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood simply because this matters.
If you’re looking for care that listens deeply, translates clearly, and stays with you through the in-between, I would be honoured to support you.