Ontzettend blij met Myrte als doula. Van tevoren had ik niet goed door hoeveel een doula wel niet kan betekenen tijdens de bevalling en de voorbereiding erop; het is voor mij echt heel waardevol gebleken. Myrte heeft me goed voorbereid op verschillende scenario’s die plaats zouden kunnen vinden en welke keuzes ik daarin kon maken. En psychisch heel fijn ondersteund toen alles toch weer anders liep dan ik dacht… en wat een bevalling nou eenmaal vaak doet: anders lopen. Ze is een hele goede coach voor me geweest. In het ziekenhuis heeft ze een bad voor me geregeld en kon ze telkens op een heel prettige manier voor me opkomen als het zorgpersoneel net wat meer druk wilde zetten dan ik zelf wilde. En ze wist me ook goed te coachen toen bleek dat weeën opwekkers nodig waren. Dankzij Myrte is het me gelukt om in bad te vallen, zonder pijnstilling en met nauwelijks scheuren daar beneden. Ik raad iedereen een Myrte als doula aan; het is het geld zo waard!! Oh, en ze is trouwens ook een fantastische kraamhulp geweest. Ze had met haar coachende stijl goed oog voor wat wij belangrijk vonden. Daarnaast kookte ze fantastisch, hielp ze ook onwijs met het lekker laten lopen van de borstvoeding, bood ze op een fijne manier een luisterend oor en zorgde ze dat het huishouden even een weekje draaiende bleef. Boven alles wist ze goed af te stemmen op wat er nodig was. Dank dank Myrte!

With so much kindness and compassion, Myrte encouraged me to talk through my fears and preconceptions about giving birth, listening attentively and acknowledging my worries while providing evidence of research and data on all aspects of birth so that I was able to make the best decision for me and my baby.

Through the many sessions together, we felt nothing but love and support from Myrte. This only intensified when (then unknowingly) I started to have false labor contractions a week before the actual birth. She came over multiple times during the week to check in on us and be there however it felt right for us: for a chat, for some calming meditation or a relaxing massage. Her presence was the most reassuring thing. I was certain that things will go well, because she knew us and our priorities for our family.
On the day of the birth, she was a pillar of strength and stability, mentally and physically both for my husband and for me.

Thanks to Myrte, I went into the process with confidence in what I want and also in knowing that she will be advocating for me and for my wishes. My baby’s birth was long and eventful, but because I was fully supported to make my own decisions and felt 1000% safe and loved, I can say that I had a fantastic birth. We can’t thank her enough for her amazing support on this crazy journey!

One of the most impactful parts of our journey was working on our birth plan with Myrte. She took the time to walk us through all possible scenarios, providing clear, evidence-based information so we could make informed decisions. Most importantly, I had envisioned a water birth, but wasn’t sure if it would be feasible. Myrte gave me the confidence to believe it was truly possible for my birth plan. Her best advice? “Stay flexible with your mind, because birth is unpredictable”. And she was absolutely right.
Though I had planned a hospital water birth, I ultimately had a home birth—The moment, the mid-wife announced there was no more time to get to the hospital, I felt completely prepared, calm, and supported throughout the birth process. Myrte’s presence was incredibly reassuring; she guided me and my partner through breathing techniques, aromatherapy, and calming strategies that created powerful sensory anchors I still vividly remember from my “bubble time” during labor.

Looking back, I have no doubt we made the best decision in choosing Myrte. I felt empowered and confident throughout my birth, and I know that wouldn’t have been the case without her preparation, guidance, empathy and unwavering support.

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We have truly appreciated her presence postpartum, along with her invaluable advice on caring for our little one. Her warmth, attentive support, and reassuring presence made all the difference during those challenging early days.

If you’re considering hiring a doula—whether you need a confidence boost, guidance on your birth plan, or simply want to be fully prepared and supported—look no further. We highly recommend Myrte, and if we ever welcome a second baby, she will be by our side again without any hesitation! 😊✨

Thank you Myrte for being such a kind and wonderful person, it was a pleasure to have you with us on this amazing journey of life!

Many of the glowing reviews for Myrte come from women who deeply appreciate the comfort and support of having a doula by their side, and I completely understand 🙂
I would like to share from the POV of a husband and new father, that having Myrte by our side really made journey a lot more relaxing for me. She helped us immensely at every stage of the process and always with a smile and very caring heart. Myrte is very empathic and also practical and can switch hats based on the need of the hour.

Working with her was one of best and totally worthy decision we made and we are very thankful. She has our full endorsement as a fantastic doula.

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