Helpful Links in Amsterdam

  • Prenatal & Postnatal Chiropractor

    Dr. Karen is an Australian native who has gained significant recognition in Amsterdam and beyond for her exceptional work in pregnancy-related chiropractic care. On her website, she emphasizes the importance of prenatal and postnatal chiropractic support. Dr. Karen and her team, certified in these specialized areas, are dedicated to helping expectant mothers navigate the profound changes of pregnancy. They focus on creating an optimal environment for the baby’s growth and supporting the mother's recovery post-birth, allowing her to fully enjoy motherhood and face its challenges with confidence. You can learn more about her work and services on her website:
    https://wellbeingchiropractic.nl/

  • Acupuncture

    Midwife and acupuncturist Sabine offers her work to help balance your system throughout pregnancy. You can lean more about her work here:
    https://www.sabine-acupunctuur-amsterdam.nl

  • Osteopath

    This practice offers specialized care during pregnancy, for babies and for kids

    https://osteopathieherengracht.nl/

  • Pelvic Floor Care

    There are various practices in Amsterdam that support pelvic floor care pre- and post-birth to help with pain ans rebuidling strength. A quick first overview:

    https://www.fysioclinics.com/bekkenfysiotherapie

    https://www.fysiomom.nl/

  • Lactation classes and Support

    Borstvoedingscentrum Amsterdam is one of the connecting points in the city to take classes, rent pumps and get support. Make sure to take a look when you are still pregnant, as they can provide you with a lot of helpful information.

    https://deboezemvriend.nl/

    Specialized consultants I recommend are:
    https://en.heleenhilgers.nl/

    https://www.sannekoemanlactatiekundige.nl/en-gb/aboutKoemanLactationconsultant

    https://desihermans.nl/en

    https://www.sannekoemanlactatiekundige.nl/en-gb/breastfeedingconsultant

    https://www.internationallactationsupport.com/

    https://www.mariavanstarkenburg.com/

    https://myrteibclc.nl/

  • Breastfeeding courses

    Mammae Mia offers breastfeeding course in different languages covering various points from how breastmilk is made to how to let baby latch.

    Check out their program here:
    https://mammaemia.nl/en/borstvoedingscursus/

  • Gentle Baby Sleep Coach

    Get a personalized sleep plan for your child and your family with a special sleep coach. You can book a free consultation to discuss your concerns and wishes with a no-cry out-method. More at Olas website:
    https://www.tinysleepyhead.com/en/

  • Lactation Cookies

    Lactation cookies are made with special ingredients called galactagogues which are intended to help increase milk supply. This includes herbal ingredients such as garlic, fenugreek, flaxseed, or oats.

    Ingredients

    3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

    1 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour

    5 tablespoons brewers yeast

    3 tablespoons ground flaxseed

    1/2 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    12 tablespoons unsalted butter

    4 tablespoons unrefined virgin coconut oil

    1 1/2 cups cane sugar

    1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk

    2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks

    Instructions 

    Preheat the oven the 350 degrees F.

    Whisk together the oats, flour, yeast, flaxseed, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

    In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and coconut oil on medium speed until creamy. Add in the sugar and beat on medium to high speed until fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add in the egg and egg yolk, beating until combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    Add in the vanilla extract and beat until combined again. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, beating at low speed until combined and mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula until they are evenly dispersed.

    Scoop the dough into 1-inch rounds (I use an ice cream scoop so they are fairly uniform) and place it on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are just golden. Let cool completely before storing in a sealed container.