Testimonials

We are so grateful to Meida for being by our side during the birth of our daughter. She has been so supportive before, during and after birth. Her tips and exercises helped me feel very well prepared and are probably one of the reasons everything went so fast. She is very knowledgeable, professional, calm and sweet. Her mental support, gentle reminders to breath, massage and practical tips during contractions made a big difference. I strongly recommend her to all pregnant ladies. And if I'm ever pregnant again, I will definitely ask once more for her help as a doula but also as a kraamzorg.

-Nefeli's parents, Zoetermeer 2023 (Google review)

Meida is a jewel. She supported us as a couple, helping us make our son’s arrival what we wanted it to be, in as much as that was within our control! We took her course as well, and felt so much more calm and knowledgeable going into labour. Knowing she’d be there to advise, guide and support us throughout the process brought us a lot of peace as well. She always took time to make suggestions, teach us and listen- before, during and after the birth. Her knowledge is vast and she provides a balanced view of different options, and knows the Dutch healthcare system well. Our midwife practice loves her too, it’s clear she’s well respected professionally by the wider community. We’re so lucky to have had her be a part of the adventure .

-M. Daniels, The Hague 2022 (Google review)

Voor mijn derde kind opnieuw voor meida gekozen als kraamverzorgster. Zo fijn dat ze er weer was in mijn kraamweek. Ze is heel deskundig, vooral op het gebied van borstvoeding. Ook al is het mijn derde kind, toch wist ze me bruikbare tips te geven om de baby beter aan te leggen. Daarnaast heeft ze ook goed voor mij en de baby gezorgd. Lekkere salades, kopjes thee… ook heeft ze heel veel in het huishouden gedaan. Maar het belangrijkste is wel dat ze heel lief en zorgzaam is, een baken van rust. Het is gezellig om haar in huis te hebben en het afscheid valt dan ook zwaar na een week. Ik kan meida absoluut aanraden!

-Marjolein, moeder van Mara, Schiedam 2022 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

My husband and I were lucky to have Meida both as a doula and a maternity nurse. Her assistance in both capacities was priceless. As a doula, she gave incredibly helpful and tailored tips in the lead-up to birth and provided crucial support during labour. She empowered us to make decisions and ask questions. As a maternity nurse, she quickly set me up for breastfeeding in a way that allowed me to prevent any problems. She gave us confidence to take care of our child in the first days of life. Her background as a trained OB/GYN nurse makes the difference when it comes to caring for mother and baby in the days following birth. We have fond memories of her cheerful and warm presence in our home during those intense first days. Thank you, Meida!

-M. Pena, The Hague 2022 (Google review)

Having Meida as our Doula was one of the best decisions we made. We really appreciated her warmth and kindness. It was such a comfort to have someone calm and knowledgable with us throughout the process. She gave us confidence as we had all the information we needed to understand the implications of our decisions. We also really appreciated her follow up after the birth. We had the opportunity to reflect on how things went and ask questions after having had some time to digest everything.

-L.A. Wanlin, The Hague 2022 (Google review)

We really enjoyed having Meida as a doula. She's friendly, professional, and very committed to help families and babies in the best way possible. We also followed the childbirth preparation course with her and found it very useful to navigate the dutch healthcare system and to take the best decisions regarding childbirth. I highly reccomend Meida as doula!

- G. Evolvi, The Hague 2022 (Google review)

Meida is een warm zorgzaam persoon, ze neemt de tijd om alles uit te leggen. Ze heeft veel kennis van borstvoeding waardoor dit erg goed is gegaan tov mijn eerste kraamtijd. Vandaag was haar laatste dag bij ons, we vinden het jammer haar te zien gaan. Wij zouden haar van harte aanbevelen!

-R.H. van Herwaarden, Den Haag (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida is amazing and very kind. She has tons of knowledge and experience. She was helpful and took care of us with love and patience. She gave us the space that we needed some times and that helped a lot also. Thank you for everything Meida.

-Sofia, Ana & Paulo, The Hague (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was onze kraamhulp en we hadden geen betere kunnen treffen! Ze nam uitgebreid de tijd om ons te helpen met borstvoeding geven aan onze kleine en na haar verblijf hadden we het gevoel dat we goed voorbereid waren voor de komende weken/maanden. Meida is rustig, zorgvuldig, en we keken iedere ochtend uit naar haar komst. We raden haar dan ook ten zeerste aan!

-B. Dekker, Den Haag 2022 (Google review)

We waren erg tevreden met de zorg van Meida. Ze geeft zowel goede medische begeleiding als hulp in de huishouding. Dit was onze laatste zwangerschap, maar als we voor een 3e zouden gaan, zouden wij haar graag opnieuw als kraamverzorgster willen

-Ouders van Simon, Den Haag 2022 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

We could not be more thrilled to welcome Meida into our home and to help us transition into parenthood! She was patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and kind - everything that we needed during the first week after a C-section delivery. Her attention to both mother and baby were excellent and her knowledge about breastfeeding techniques and tricks were essential in helping us achieve 100% breastfeeding with our new baby. Thank you Meida! Our baby misses you already, as do we!

-Ellie's parents, The Hague 2022 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was there for me and my partner during my pregnancy and birth as a doula and to anybody who is not yet sure whether they need one... you do. It absolutely would not have been the same experience without her and I could not be more grateful for all the support and advice we received from her. She goes above and beyond for her customers and had such a personal touch to her work it’s incredible. I am forever glad to have chosen her to support me for my birth and help prepare and I already know that if I should plan a second child, she will again be a part of that journey and probably even for her kraamzorg services. An incredible and intelligent, knowledgeable woman with lots of patience and love for her work and clients. Couldn’t have asked for anyone else.

-E. Landgraf, The Hague 2021 (Google review)

Voor mij is het onbeschrijfelijk wat Meida voor ons heeft gedaan. Vanaf het moment dat het vruchtwater brak tot aan het laatste moment dat ze bij ons thuis is geweest. Een geweldige ervaring met groot persoonlijk contact. Ook heeft ze onze kleine aan de borst gekregen wat het ziekenhuis niet lukte. Toen ze wegging wilde ik haar op me blote knieën bedanken voor wat zij voor ons heeft betekend.

-Vader van Mathias, Den Haag 2021 (Google review)

My partner and I attended Meida’s extensive childbirth preparation lessons, she was our birth doula as well as our maternity nurse. It made a world of difference to have had her support in these different phases of our parenting journey. I honestly cannot emphasise how much it was necessary for us to have her as a doula, especially as we had a difficult experience during childbirth. In such an unpredictable event, having a familiar face, someone you trust and who can give expert tips, as well as communicate with the hospital staff, was invaluable. As for the kraamzorg services, once again I was so glad to have had her - she knew exactly what we had been through, the challenges and difficulties related to the birth, and she absolutely went above and beyond to assist us with breastfeeding. I don’t think I would have made it without her support, and for this I can never thank her enough! Thanks for all your hard work and for walking the extra mile, Meida! We were incredibly lucky to have had your support.

-M.C. Cavalcanti Bezerra, The Hague 2021 (Google review)

Meida heeft ons geweldig goed bijgestaan in een heftige periode na de bevalling, ze gaf goede informatie over mijn herstel en begeleidde mij daar perfect bij. Ook de zorgtaken in huis die ze overnam waren zo welkom, bedankt voor al je hulp en support!

-Mw Poldner, Den Haag 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

As it is probably the case for many others, my husband and I felt a little odd to invite someone into our home. Especially after what we had just been through. However, it took us just the first day to get used to having Meida at our house. After that, the flow in the house felt organic, supportive and super helpful. Meida helped us with keeping the house tidy, looked after me and my wound + mental well-being, of course made sure everything was going well with our daughter and REALLY HELPED ME with my breastfeeding mission. She documented everything with great amount of detail and was prepared to answer any questions we had. Although we are very private people, we enjoyed having Meida as part of our tribe for a little while and are certainly thankful for all her support. See you next time Meida ;)

-Miriam, The Hague 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida is zeer professioneel en heeft ons onwijs goed geholpen in de kraamweek! Ze heeft een rustige en vriendelijke persoonlijkheid.

I. Francke, Voorburg 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was amazing! Really great with the breastfeeding, helpful around the house and overall a great experience. Always kind, patient and worried about our well being. She showed great experience with babies. We could not ask for a better Kraamzorg.

-Isabella's parents, Berkel en Rodenrijs 2021 (Google review)

Having Meida with us was the best decision we ever made. Meida is experienced and knowledgeable about all things pregnancy/birth/postpartum and conveys this in a calm and encouraging way. We had Meida alongside us as a doula as well as kraamzorg, and she switched seamlessly and worked tirelessly. Together we dealt with an unexpected medical birth and prematurity, and coming home from the hospital the next day to her waiting for us was quite the treat. Meida helped us out in the house, both our kids, and me, integrating seamlessly into the workings of our household -- she felt like an extension of the family for this very important period. Thank you for everything Meida!!

-Albi's parents, The Hague 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was a great help during our first week with the new family member. She took good care of all of us and the house. I appreciate the most her help with breastfeeding.

-Samuel's parents, The Hague 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida is in 1 woord fantastisch, ze heeft echt bergen werk verzet. En naast alle informatie, medische ondersteuning heeft ze ons ook geestelijk bijgestaan. Meida is super professioneel en betrouwbaar. We hadden ons geen betere kraamzorg kunnen wensen. Meida nogmaals dank!

-De ouders van Norah, Berkel en Rodenrijs 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida is een geweldige kraamzorg en een fantastische doula. Ze steunde onze wensen gedurende het hele proces en zorgde ervoor dat we ons verzorgd en begrepen voelden. Ze bood de beste medische en emotionele zorg, ik had niemand beter kunnen wensen. We missen haar nu al!

-Z. Redding, The Hague 2021 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Preparing childbirth with Meida felt like being coached by family, discussions were natural and very informative. My wife and I really appreciated the time spent together and as well over the phone whenever needed. Thank you Meida!

-Vincent Barbier, The Hague 2020

Meida was an absolutely wonderful kraamverzorgende! We felt so lucky to have her with our family for the first week after our son's birth. She was highly professional, friendly, helpful, and informative. She gave us so much help with the baby and daily tasks, while making sure to build our own confidence to handle everything ourselves once she left. If we have another baby, we'll be calling Meida!

-Benjamin's parents, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Wij hadden ons geen betere start voor en met onze dochter durven voorstellen. Meida beschikt over een hoop kennis en ervaring. Zij heeft mij goed op weg geholpen met de borstvoeding. Meida is een hele lieve en hartelijke vrouw en heeft ons een hele fijne kraamtijd bezorgd. Wij willen haar van harte aanbevelen.

-Poppy's parents, Rijswijk 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

We are more than grateful for Meida's presence during our baby's first days. In addition to her kindness, Meida is a caring, efficient and very professional person, whose wise advice helped us greatly. We warmly recommend her to all future parents: she is a gem!

-Auguste's parents, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida's thorough and diligent approach as well as her wealth of 'hands-on' knowledge made our transition to parenthood an incredibly positive experience.

-Frida's parents, Rotterdam 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida is voor de tweede keer bij ons geweest in de kraamweek van ons tweede kindje, en het was weer een heel prettige ervaring. Ze heeft fantastisch voor ons gezorgd, ondersteund waar nodig, hulp geboden in het huishouden en weer de 'how to.. 's' met een baby bijgebracht. Met veel dank!

-J. van den Dries, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

With Meida you are ready to have the best guide and professional support during the happiest period of your family life regardless of the challenges you might face. We received endless support, advice and encouragement with our baby born 5 weeks earlier. While coming home with a feeding tube to supplement his diet, Meida was mental and professional support we could fully trust. Can't thank enough for her time ...

-Bruno's parents, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida is een geweldige kraamverzorgster. Ze heeft mij enorm goed ondersteund met de borstvoeding, waarvan ik (op basis van mijn eerste bevalling) wist dat dit pittig zou worden. Meida had een goed plan klaar en heeft mij daardoor een fijne kraamtijd bezorgd. Ze ontzorgt verder echt in andere huishoudelijke taken, zoals de was en schoonmaken, en is rustig en prettig in de omgang. Ik zou Meida van harte aanbevelen!

-Familie van Drongelen, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was a wonderful support through out my pregnancy as a doula, preparing me for labour, advising exercises and providing emotional support. As a Kraamzorg Meida was also excellent, always able to answer any questions and help in any way she can at home even beyond the typical maternity care. When things went off schedule (our baby was born early) Meida found me excellent replacements to help until she was able to.

-Alexandra's mother, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

I absolutely didn’t worry about my first week postnatal as I knew I am getting Kraamzorg’s help, but I got much more than just help,- I got support, a person whose opinion I felt I can trust, I had my midday sleep and woke up to a clean and tidy house and a calm newborn - Magical experience!! Thank you so much, Meida!

-Sofia's parents, Berkel en Rodenrijs 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Best English speaking maternity support, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. As a new mum, having Meida’s support and tips really help make the new transition a lot easier.

-Phoebe's parents, The Hague 2020 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

We waren heel erg blij om Meida bij ons in huis te hebben. Ze heeft ons prima geholpen in de, soms toch moeilijke, eerste weken na de geboorte van ons eerste kindje. Meida heeft heel veel kennis en ervaring en we voelden ons in goede handen. Elke vraag of zorg die we hadden kon ze bij ons wegnemen en op het moment dat ze (helaas) bij ons vertrok waren we klaar om met ons nieuwe gezinnetje verder te gaan in dit avontuur.

-Kensei's parents, Rotterdam 2019 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was our doula for the birth of our child. We found in her all the support, encouragement and help that we could have wished for. She was a great help before, during and after the birth of our son. Her knowledge, support and kindness made us feel more confident and guided towards the journey of parenthood. I can't recommend her enough!

-Lucia Salinaro, Rijswijk 2019 (Google review)

Words cannot convey enough our gratitude for Meida's support as our Kraamzorg this month. Thanks to her, we feel we've a great start at parenthood! As new parents we wanted the best care possible, we're so glad we booked her so far in advance as she came highly recommended. We found Meida to be highly competent and thorough yet also very warm and kind. We appreciated the amount of time she took every day to teach us how to care for our baby, as well as how she would have us 'practice' so she could provide feedback for improvement. She placed a lot of emphasis on my postpartum care as well which I found to be really helpful for ensuring I can be the best mom possible. We also liked how much effort she put into filling in our maternity book so that we can use it as a reference in the evenings and after her care was finished.

-C.J.'s parents, Amsterdam 2019 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida has been a great help to me,my baby and my husband during the first days at home.She has been very supportive during the daily breastfeeding efforts and the challenges which I faced. She is a nice and positive person that we would highly recommend as a kraamzorg for future mothers and their newborns.

-Stef's parents, Ypenburg 2019 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable, caring, professional, helpful, and generally wonderful to have in our home. She cared very well for me and our new son, but also showed care and helpfulness towards our toddler and my husband. Meida's care was so valued - she truly was absolutely amazing. As a second time mother, she was able to teach me new ways to care for myself and our baby. She was a wealth of valuable information and was great at explaining anything I had questions about. I was truly lucky to find Meida. I would love to work with her again in the future if we were to have another child. Very highly recommended, she was so great!

-Hannah, Amsterdam 2019 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Meida as a second time mom. It was wonderful getting new tips on breastfeeding, infant care and personal care. Being an expat, it was great learning more about the Dutch healthcare system from an expat with similar experiences. She went above and beyond helping out with snacks, household items and helping out (playing/watching) with out 2 year old daughter.

-Sara, Wassenaar 2019 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

Meida was an essential support the first week so I could concentrate in getting to know my baby while getting as much rest as possible. She has a very gentle yet knowledgeable approach, goes way beyond her responsibilities, and becomes a "member of the family" immediately. An absolute gem!

-Alma's parents, The Hague 2019

Wij hebben een hele fijne kraamweek gehad met Meida! Meida is professioneel, een grote steun bij de borstvoeding, ontzettend lief (ook voor onze twee oudere kinderen), initiatiefrijk en flexibel. Zo is ze een keer wat langer gebleven om voor onze twee oudste kinderen te zorgen terwijl wij een dutje deden na de kraamvisite. Meida was ook bij mijn bevalling. Ze heeft me bemoedigd en gerust gesteld, maar ook geadviseerd wat betreft houdingen. Ze wist precies wat ik nodig had toen het wat zwaarder werd. Ik zou haar zeker aanraden als doula en als kraamverzorgster. Wij kijken terug op een zeer fijne tijd met haar.

-Joachim en familie, Rijswijk 2019 (Het Zonnetje)

Meida was a really good help during the kraamweek. She is an experience kraamzorg that took really good care of the baby and me. She is willing to help with everything necessary in the house with sibilings and visits. She is very flexible and adapts to our family and needs. I highly recommend her!

-Family A.F.D., Delft 2019 (Kraamzorg 1 op 1)

We really feel so fortunate that we found Meida as she supported us in so many ways. And I simply cannot rate Meida enough, nor thank her enough for all that she provided us. As a British expat family living in The Hague, we were looking for someone who's first language was English and who had experience in preparing us for the arrival of our second child. Initially, I was drawn to Meida's expertise in dealing with previous birth trauma and I can honestly say her approach was brilliant. Using Meida's services as a doula enabled me to overcome unresolved fears and remaining anxieties I still had, and she helped me to move on, focusing on the new pregnancy. Meida's wealth of experience meant she was able to answer all of our questions and prepare us for a new birthing experience in The Netherlands. It wasn't just emotional support she provided either, but physical guidance also, in the form of most helpful exercises tailored to my specific needs at that late stage in the pregnancy. What we appreciated the most though, was having Meida as our Kraamzorg maternity nurse afterwards as well. This continuity of care worked so well for us, as I already knew she would be a good 'fit' for our family in those first newborn days of life! I'm *so* thankful for all Meida's words of wisdom, for her sensitive approach and caring nature and for keeping our home functioning at a time when I could then focus my energy on bonding with our new baby and establish a positive breastfeeding routine. Meida not only gave me the opportunity to recover, but also to spend some quality time with our first-born, to alleviate potential jealous feelings towards her sibling. And Meida provided the chance for us as parents to connect again and revisit aspects of looking after a newborn that we had since forgotten from the first time, almost 5 years ago! As I said at the start, I rate Meida's services as outstanding and we feel blessed that she came into our lives...

-Abigail B., The Hague 2018 (Het Zonnetje)

We are grateful that you were part of this beautiful process from the beginning, without you it would not have been the same. Thank you so much for your love and exceptional work, you have a fantastic passion and attitude. You are undoubtedly part of our family.

-Hanna's parents , The Hague 2018

Wij hebben enorm veel plezier gehad van de kraamzorg van Meida. Zij was echt fantastisch: superlief, kundig en zorgzaam, en ik heb veel van haar geleerd. Het was prettig om haar in ons huis te hebben, een enorme hulp in de huishouding, maar ik ervoer van haar ook een prettig respect voor privacymomenten. Een grote aanrader en volgende keer weer!

-Jorien van den Dries, The Hague 2018 (Het Zonnetje)

Meida was our Doula during the birth of our daughter. We highly recommend her. She is very caring, kind, calm, knowledgeable and was a big support specially during the delivery. We want to thank you very much for being there for us, more than a Doula, you were as our family.

-Toucka's parents, The Hague 2018

Eind maart ben ik onverwachts thuis bevallen van mij eerste kindje. Meida werd 's nachts door mijn verloskundige via het kraambureau opgeroepen om te komen helpen ondersteunen. Ik ben erg blij dat Meida mij tijdens mijn bevalling heeft bijgestaan. Meida is zeer lief, rustig en vooral zeer bekwaam. Ze heeft mij echt heel fijn ondersteund en door mijn bevalling heen geholpen. Vanaf de weeën tot aan de beschuit met muisjes! Wat ik vooral heel fijn vond is dat Meida de rest van de week ook onze kraamhulp is geweest en wij hierdoor niet in korte tijd veel verschillende personen voorbij hebben zien komen. Wij zijn zelf (om het zo te noemen) een interraciaal koppel met verschillende invloeden betreft normen, waarden en principes van onze beide culturen. Meida staat hier volledig voor open, is oprecht geïnteresseerd en respecteerd en handeld hier ook naar. Daarnaast is ze zeer lief voor onze kleine geweest, hebben wij veel van haar geleerd en was onze huisje iedere dag heerlijk schoon. Wij hebben een zeer fijne kraamweek gehad en missen haar nog steeds. Ik zou Meida zeker aanraden, als Doula en als kraamhulp. Bedankt Meida!

-Priscilla, Rijswijk 2018 (Het Zonnetje)

We were very lucky to get Meida to help us out. Right from the minute she arrived, she took the time to understand our needs and then guided us through the whole process of becoming parents. She is very knowledgeable , and her medical background clearly shows. She took care of me, the baby, my partner, and the house really well and we are very greatful for her help. As new parents we feel confident after 1 week of having her around. We are also a dutch/English household and with her being bilingual it made things so much easier. Thank you Meida for all your help.

-Google review from R. Haddad, The Hague 2018

Meida was absolutely amazing! Within a week she provided a routine and helped us becoming confident parents!

-Google review from R. van Eeden, The Hague 2018

Having a baby is always an exciting journey of your life but also huge responsibility and many new challenges.
When I came back from hospital, I had no idea where to start and how to handle a newborn baby. I was lucky that I had an amazing and smooth transition thanks to Meida. She taught me all the small details how to handle my little one, had excellent answers to all my questions and worries. She took amazing care of our baby and the house when I slept.
Her help was one of the best I could ever expect and if I could recommend someone to get a great help that would be definitely Meida.
Thank you, Meida!

-Markus' mother, The Hague 2018 (Het Zonnetje)

Mijn eerste bevalling duurde erg lang. De weeën kwamen maar niet op gang en dat kwam mede omdat ik geen rust in mijn hoofd kon vinden. Daarom wilde ik het bij de tweede graag anders aanpakken. Zo kwam ik op het idee van een Doula. Met Meida had ik meteen een klik. Ze is rustig en deskundig en ik voelde me meteen op mijn gemak bij haar. Tijdens de bevalling heeft ze me er helemaal doorheen geleid. Ik heb het daardoor veel bewuster en relaxter meegemaakt. De volgende dag stond ze als kraamhulp weer voor ons klaar. Een vertrouwd gezicht, hoe fijn was dat. Ik kijk terug op een hele fijne bevalling en kraamperiode door Meida. Dankjewel!

-Marjolein, moeder van Nina, The Hague 2018 (Het Zonnetje)

Het was ontzettend fijn om Meida in deze belangrijke en kwetsbare dagen bij ons te hebben.

-Papa van Freya, The Hague 2017 (Het Zonnetje)

Meida has been a tremendous help
to my husband and I and our darling little girl, not just the minute we left the hospital but also the lead-up. From the moment we engaged her services she has been a guiding light on the preparation of the birth, home necessities, the first scary moments turning the keys to our house with our newborn and all the other stuff that no one tells you about or prepares you for (feeding, sleep patterns for you and the baby and visitors). Thanks to her we have a contented 5 week old baby and, more importantly, a contented household. Thank you so much Meida!!! We won't forget you.

- Freya's mother, The Hague 2017 (Het Zonnetje)

Wij hebben een geweldige week gehad met onze kraamverzorgster Meida, het voelde als of ze een deel in het gezin was. Ze heeft ons zo veel geholpen in zoveel verschillende manieren! Echt top werk verricht.

-De ouders van Samuel, The Hague 2017 (Het Zonnetje)

We can't thank you enough for what you have done for us. It was pure blessing having you with us. Things would have been so hard without your presence, confidence and simply your loving care. The fact that we progressed from 2.5cm to 8cm in such a short time, we attribute to your magic. How fast was it? I think it was less than two hours or even less. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

-Reno's parents, Rijswijk 2017 (Google review)

Meida was our doula for the birth of our first daughter. She contacted us while she was a student and at that moment I did not really know what a doula was, so I was not that convinced. She explained to us what she does and I also looked it up on the Internet. I have no regret as it helped us a lot before, during and after the delivery. Before Meida gave me practical information about the delivery or about the things I needed to buy or what to put in my maternity luggage. After the delivery, she gave me tips about breastfeeding or how many hours my baby is supposed to sleep or other general information. But it is during the delivery that her help was the most precious. She was here, talking to me, giving tips to my partner to relieve my pain, entertaining me also when needed. When I needed it she was also holding my hand.
Of course, she was supporting me but also my partner who could focus exclusively on me and did not need to think of practical things.
After the birth, I really appreciate the fact to receive a report relating to the delivery.
I highly recommend Meida for her support and her kindness. The staff at the hospital told me I was lucky to have such a doula and I cannot agree more.
I want to mention that both my partner and I are expats, and we do not have our family close by. I would say that the help of a doula is in such a case even more important as we have someone we can rely on this very important event in our life.

-Clara's parents, The Hague 2017

My name is Meskela and I have a new baby. When I was pregnant and needed to deliver, Meida came to me to help me in the hospital. I am very pleased with her, because she was helping me more than what I expected from her. She has really a talent in her work and advised her to keep it up.

-Meskela, Rotterdam 2017

I met Meida through Mothers Informing Mothers, a program ran by the Consultatie Bureau. From the very first meeting I immediately felt she was a person I could trust.
Thanks to her experience as nurse and as mother, Meida is always giving me good practical ideas. As a first time mother and expat, I find her support very valuable. Most importantly, she is great at building confidence, just what a first time mother needs!

-Bernard's mother, The Hague 2016

Ik heb als hulpverlener voor een zwangere cliënt met een handicap via Stevig Ouderschap contact gekregen met Meida van Baal. Ik maakte me zorgen over deze mevrouw die de taal niet sprak, beperkt kan lezen en een handicap had. Zij heeft weinig tot geen sociaal netwerk en zou alleenstaande moeder worden. Als hulpverlener konden we niet bij de bevalling aanwezig zijn. Meida is een aantal keren langs geweest om kennis te maken met mevrouw. Zij had ook een schema gemaakt waarop andere hulpverleners en/of medebewoners konden zien wanneer het ziekenhuis gebeld zou moeten worden voor opname. Meida is er tijdens de hele bevalling bij geweest, dit was geruststellend voor mevrouw. Ondanks alle spanningen en onzekerheid van de bevalling van een eerste kindje en het zich niet goed kunnen uiten wist ze dat Meida naast haar stond. Samen lukte het ze om tot een communicatie te komen. Meida is een rustige persoonlijkheid die ook rust uitstraalt, maar kan aanpakken waar het nodig is. Ook na de bevalling is ze langs geweest om te kijken hoe het moeder en kind gaat. Ik zou het aanbevelen om een Doula zoals Meida in te schakelen op momenten dat iemand in een moeilijke of eenzame situatie verkeerd en de weg naar een bevalling tegemoet treedt.

-Ciska (pedagogisch hulpverlener, vrouwenopvang), Gouda 2016