In the Netherlands, we are lucky to have the wonderful support of Kraamzorg in those first few days. But for many parent, especially those living away from their home country, the real anxiety starts when the professional help leaves.

This focused, small-group class bridges the gap between having support and feeling like the expert on your own baby.

Key topics covered include:

✦ The First Hours After Birth
What happens during the Golden Hour, common newborn procedures, and what to expect if baby needs extra support.

✦ Normal Newborn Appearance & Reflexes
From peeling skin to soft spots to startle reflexes — what’s normal and what’s not.

✦ Feeding With Confidence
How often babies eat, hunger cues, diaper expectations, and how to know your baby is getting enough (breast or bottle).

✦ Sleep & Soothing
What newborn sleep really looks like, safe sleep guidelines, and practical calming techniques that actually work.

✦ Hands-On Care Skills
Diapering, bathing, dressing, swaddling — practice included.

✦ Normal vs. Not Normal
Clear guidance on when to call the Huisarts or Consultatiebureau.

✦ Navigating Postpartum in the Netherlands
Who visits, when they come, and how to use the Dutch system to your advantage.

Bonus: Includes the eBook Settling In With Your Newborn by Plumtree Baby, covering newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.

Cost: €75