Antenatal & Postnatal

SUPPORT

I’m Andrea,  a California Board Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have over 10 years of experience working as a Nurse in the U.S.  For the past 2.5 years I have been working with breastfeeding families in the Netherlands.  I teach ENGLISH SPEAKING breastfeeding classes and offer private in-home and virtual consultations.   

Breastfeeding can pose a challenge for many new mothers. My goal is to provide unwavering support throughout your journey into motherhood. I am dedicated to offering high-quality, evidence-based breastfeeding education and home support services from conception to post-birth.

My aim is to help you achieve your own breastfeeding goals, while also empowering you to trust your maternal instincts. I understand how challenging it can be, especially as an expat navigating the early stages of motherhood in a foreign country. I can lend a helping hand and support you through this remarkable journey.

ENGLISH SPEAKING BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

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    In Home Visits

    An in-home visit can offer peace of mind during a potentially stressful time by offering hands-on breastfeeding support and troubleshooting. 
    - 1.5 hours
    - Follow up with email support

    € 135
    € 155 - Weekend Visit
    € 100 - Follow-up Visit

    Travel and parking costs may be applied for trips over 5km

    Partial or all costs may be reimbursed by insurance

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    Virtual Consultations

    Virtual consultation available in the comfort of your home when you need help now.
    - Via phone, text, or video.

    €20 plus €1 per minute.
    Partial or all costs may be reimbursed by insurance

    For immediate help +31 6 24 12 60 00

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    Prenatal Planning

    Want to learn more about breastfeeding, visit our Blog.

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    Mom Groups

    Get together with other expat mothers for support and networking.

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    Breastfeeding Education

    Attending a Prenatal Breastfeeding Class can help you better understand it.

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HELP WITH

Pregnant and Expecting

Establishing Breastfeeding

Positioning and Latching

Engorgement

Weight gain and Milk Supply issues

Sore and Cracked nipples

Plugged ducts and mastitis

Newborn baby advice

Understanding your new baby’s behaviour and developmental stages

Returning to work

Pumping and safe milk storage

Weaning

PROVIDING

Virtual Consults

Lactation support in the comfort of your own home

In-Home Visits (Netherlands)

1.5 hour personal visit

Babies Meet Up (Haarlem, Netherlands)

Meet-ups twice monthly with new mothers in Haarlem, NL.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Private or Group lessons available upon request. (at Onderdelinde)

Prepped to Parent

Workshop in Amsterdam for new parents (at the Labor Department)

  • "Kind while listening and thorough while providing meaningful advice, I do not think I would have been able to successfully express milk and continue breastfeeding when daycare started without her support!"

    Eleonora

  • "Andrea was a huge help to me when I was learning to breastfeed my first baby. She provided me with information specific to my circumstances and connected me with a wonderful community of fellow moms. She is endlessly supportive and a great person to have in your corner! I'd recommend her to anyone."

    Paige van der Wolf

  • Andrea's kind and warm presence makes you feel like you're getting advice and support from a very knowledgeable friend. I reached out to Andrea for breastfeeding and bottle feeding support in some of the toughest days with my newborn. Andrea was always quick to respond to my worries with helpful advice and supportive kindness to get me through. Having a new baby without family in the Netherlands is scary, but knowing I could reach out to Andrea helped me feel reassured and a bit more at ease. The new mom meetups that she organizes created a network of other mothers with babies around the same age as mine, which has helped me feel less alone in these first months as a new mother. I am so grateful to Andrea for all that she does to support new mothers.

    Katie

  • “Andrea helped in my breastfeeding journey with care and professionalism, allowing me to overcome the pain and boosting my confidence. My little one and I are very glad we met her!”

    Clara

  • Andrea helped me enormously throughout the first few months of having my son. He was refusing the breast and not gaining enough weight. She supported me through video calls and detailed reports which helped establish good feeding habits. Andrea was so reassuring and supportive, helping me through the tears of frustration, guilt and exhaustion!! I’m so grateful for her support.

    Jossie