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English childbirth preparation courses for couples

At their practice · Online English Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Zuid from €120

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Childbirth preparation courses taught entirely in English and built around international couples having a baby in the Netherlands. Karen Goldman covers late pregnancy, the stages of labour, positions and partner support, pain relief options, assisted delivery and caesarean, breastfeeding and birth plans, plus how the Dutch maternity system actually works. Choose five weekly evening sessions, a single intensive Sunday, or a private course. One session per course is women-only for making friends. She also teaches pregnancy yoga and baby massage, and works as a doula.

Why families choose us

All courses taught in English, designed for international couples in the Netherlands
Courses run at three locations in Amsterdam and Amstelveen
Online and private sessions available on request

Who it’s for

Pregnancy
Newborn (0–1)
Parents & carers

Services & prices

Childbirth Preparation Course - 5 weekly evenings

Five evening classes for couples in Amsterdam or Amstelveen, including a women's social class and a postnatal reunion. Fridays, Wednesdays or Mondays 19:30-21:30.

€450 per package

Childbirth Preparation Course - Sunday Course

Condensed single-day course, 9:30-16:00, with an optional women's social class.

€425 per package

Private childbirth preparation course

Tailored private class for couples who cannot attend a standard course or want a refresher for a second baby. Price includes 21% VAT.

€120 per hour

Yoga for Pregnancy - Saturday & Tuesday courses

Rolling pregnancy yoga classes in Amstelveen, Saturday 9:40-11:00 and Tuesday 17:45-19:05.

€100 per package

Yoga for Pregnancy - Tuesday Combination Course

55 minutes of yoga, 40 minutes of childbirth preparation and 25 minutes of social time, Tuesdays 10:30-12:30. Both yoga courses together cost EUR 240.

€155 per package

Baby Massage

Five rolling classes; Mondays and Thursdays 13:30-14:50 in Amstelveen or Fridays 12:20-13:40 in Amsterdam.

€120 per package

Doula Services

Support for couples during pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period, including birth plan help, attendance at appointments and at the birth, and postnatal visits.

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Credentials

Childbirth Educator National Childbirth Trust (NCT), UK
Yoga for pregnancy teacher training Berkshire Birth Company

Meet the team

Karen Goldman Doula and childbirth educator (NCT-trained)

Frequently asked

What formats do the courses come in?

Five weekly evening sessions (Friday in Amsterdam Zuid, Wednesday in Amstelveen, or Monday at Robbeburg in Amsterdam), a condensed one-day Sunday course, or a fully private course tailored to you.

Is the course for couples or just the pregnant person?

The full course is for couples. One session per course is women-only, with the emphasis on friendships and support networks, while partners are encouraged to arrange their own evening.

What topics are covered?

Late pregnancy and coping strategies, the Dutch maternity system, the three stages of labour, labour positions and how partners can help, when to call the midwife, pain relief, relaxation and massage, assisted delivery and caesarean, breastfeeding, life with a newborn and writing a birth plan.