Childbirth

What helps you cope with contractions? And what can you discuss with your midwife? Start with the questions that are important to you right now.

Pain relief and choices during labour

Compare the options for pain relief and find out what they mean for your place of birth and the support you’ll receive.

Childbirth

Pain relief during childbirth: what options are available in the Netherlands?

What can you do to manage labour pain? Compare natural pain relief, an epidural, remifentanil and nitrous oxide, and prepare for your consultation with your midwife.

6 min.

The start of labour.

Are you leaking amniotic fluid, or are you unsure whether your waters have broken? Find out when to call straight away, what information to provide and what happens if contractions don’t start.

Childbirth

Your waters have broken: what should you do and when should you call?

Are you leaking amniotic fluid, or are you unsure whether your waters have broken? Find out when to call straight away, what information to provide and what happens if contractions don’t start.

5 min.

Online antenatal course

Take the first step in your preparation

Meet Geke and hear her explain. Start for free; you can choose to purchase the full course later.

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