1-Day Childbirth Preparation Course (May)
This course is designed to give you and your partner a good understanding of what to expect during birth, what your options are, and how to create a positive birth experience. You will also learn and practice tools to create calm, facilitate labour and manage discomfort.


Time & Location
11 May 2025, 13:00 – 17:30
Almere, De Binderij 9, 1321 EE Almere, Netherlands
About the Course
This 1-day course is designed for couples, to give you both a good overview of what happens in the body during birth, what your options are, and how you can best support this process, create comfort, and advocate for yourself. We will talk about birth from a holistic perspective, taking in to account both mind and body, and how you and your partner can prepare for this important event both practically and mentally. You will learn and practice helpful tools and techniques for birth, some of which are inspired by Hypnobirthing. The course and all materials are in English.
Date, time and location:
11 May, 13:00-17:30
Green Central, De Binderij 9, 1321EE Almere
Some topics we will cover:
Mindset
Physiology and stages of labour and birth
Breathing techniques
Partner support techniques
Positions for birth
Dutch maternity system
Birth plan
Informed decision making
Early postpartum
Included in the course:
Attendance for you and your partner in a small group of max 8 couples
Information as well as practical tools, including in-class practice
Samples and additional materials for use and practice at home
Refreshments during the course (tea, coffee and snacks/fruits) - Please make sure to eat lunch before you arrive
Contact with the teacher as needed over phone/email/Whatsapp before and after the course
Your teacher:
Veronika Dellus
Birth doula, Hypnobirthing childbirth educator and expat mother of three. Read more about me here.
Price:
165 EUR (incl. VAT) per couple
To register:
Please fill out the registration form. Confirmation and payment details will be sent to your email.
For questions:
Contact Veronika via email (info@calmmama.nl) or whatsapp (0645051666)
Note:
The course will take place with a minimum of 4 couples/persons. Limited spots available.