How I became an Antenatal HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator

Who am I as a HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator

I am generally pretty calm until I get excited about something. When that happens, I speak loudly and with my whole body. During the course, this enthusiasm ensures that I convey the theory passionately. However, when it's time to relax, you can fully immerse yourself in deep relaxation during the visualization exercises and hypnosis sessions, thanks to my calm nature.

I have a strong sense of justice and feel uneasy when the choices, and consequently the rights, of the women in my practice are not respected. Often, the women themselves may not even perceive the deficiency in receiving the complete or accurate information. Therefore, I will point out to them when they are not being fully informed or respected. At times, we may not notice it ourselves until someone else points it out.

I have great trust in the human body and the power of a woman when she knows or dares to listen to her intuition, body, and baby. A woman's capabilities to grow and nurture her baby during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are amazing. To trust in this process, in yourself, in your body, and in your baby is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your baby throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. I assist the women in my practice in gaining that trust. Not because I am the expert, but because they are!

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If you knew me you would know that....

• I am originally from the Netherlands and have been living in Spain since 2016. Ever since, I have loved the Andalusian lifestyle, although I still stay a Dutch girl at heart.
• I am very grateful for the magnificent birth experiences of my two daughters (2016 and 2020) and son (2024). They have been truly wonderful life-changing events that inspired me to set up my practice as birth worker.
• My choices regarding my natural lifestyle (aiming to minimize exposure to toxins, my preference for natural medicine over chemicals, and my decision to continue living in Spain, far away from family and friends even after my divorce) are often not understood, and I find that challenging. Nevertheless, I choose to stay true to myself. I do take advice to heart, carefully reconsider my choices, and assess whether making a different decision would be best for me and my loved ones. I aim to make decisions not based on fear, but trust.
• I always said I would never live in the mountains, and certainly not too far from the beach! That is exactly where I live now with my kids and partner; in an old Spanish ¨finca¨ where I plant my own vegetable garden and try to become as self-sufficient as possible together with my partner.
• that my partner is not the father of my daughters, but loves them dearly.
• I enjoy being a (stay-at-home) mom immensely, but used to think I would take my kids to daycare from a very young age so I could have a career.
• perfumes or other products with a very strong chemical smell I strongly dislike, but neither I can stand the natural smell of sweat.
• for the first 16/18 weeks of my pregnancies, I am nauseous, ragged and dead tired all day, but after that, I revive and enjoy my pregnancy.
• I just gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, my 3rd child and my partners 1st child

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HypnoBirthing Blog on Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum

Pregnancy, birth, & the postpartum period, while beautiful, can be filled with questions and uncertainties. In my blog, I provide information and offer an overview of the possibilities available during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. My aim is to empower you to make informed decisions that align with your unique experience through these exciting times. Additionally, I link to resources so you can delve deeper into the material and form your own conclusions about what is best for you and your family. 

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