Private prenatal course in English
This course is a one time childbirth preparation session of about 2.5 hours, in which couples are advised how best to prepare for giving birth. The course is presented by Truus Gale, a prenatal teacher and midwife. She’s been a midwife in Hoofddorp and the surrounding area for more than 20 years.
Subjects to be handled are:
- How the health system treats childbirth in the Netherlands
- Relaxation, breathing and massage exercises in different stages of labour and how your partner can support.
- Dilation, what happens in your body; when to call the midwife or hospital
- Attitude towards contractions and pain
- Different ways to relax when in labour
- Pain relief, what are the possibilities
- Exercises such as pushing in different positions
- Instrumental assisted delivery (vacuum)
- Referral to English breastfeeding information
- Dutch habits and customs
- Your questions answered
Time and place of this course can be discussed. Generally it takes place in the comfort of your own home.
Per couple € 150,- (this is including 19% VAT) plus travel costs.
To be paid cash on the day.
For more information look at childbirthclassgale.com contact Truus Gale,
mobile 06 – 54 97 78 78 or e-mail info [at] childbirthclassgale [dot] com










