Great Midwife Practice!

Reviews · Review of 101 Verloskundigen Praktijk Johannes Verhulststraat · by JK, April 13, 2014

I had to give 101 top scores here! I had a simply wonderful experience when guided by all the lovely ladies at 101, throughout the 10 months of my pregnancy!

At first, I was a bit lost, not knowing how to find a midwife in Amsterdam. The system is totally different than in other countries, and even elsewhere, I have never experienced pregnancy. In most countries, my pregnancy would have been guided by a obgyn at a hospital. In the Netherlands, I have not visited a doctor even once throghout the whole pregnancy! After all, its not a disease 🙂 Kudos to the natural Dutch system here. 

Olijf, Mariëlle, Judith, Elsemieke, and Sophie were all very friendly, accomodating and full of knowledge. They all spoke really good English. I had the opportunity to meet with all of them, in preparation to have one of them assist during the birth of my little one. In the end, I could not give birth at the bevalcentrum as planned, and was assisted by an OLVG widwife (who was also great btw). Linda was always very sweet, helpful and welcoming. Great team!

The location is great and I enjoyed cycling through the Vondel park to my appointments, even at 39 weeks pregnant! The practice is small, but nice and they even offer free coffee, tea and water, even though I did not consume any coffeine during this time. Lots of free pregnancy magazines available. I felt at home there, and regret that I must now visit the Consultatiebureau insead.  

Overall, I would recommend 101 to any expecting ladies.

Special thanks to Judith for her many home visits and to Olijf for her brilliant, natural approach, sharing her personal experiences and sense of humor of course 🙂

I will certainly be back, if I find myself pregnant again…