Kim van Galen

No other event changes you as profoundly as the birth of a child. It is an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is so valuable to be able look back on the birth with a full heart.

As a doula, I offer loving care to the mother during pregnancy and childbirth. I support you—and your partner—on both an emotional and practical level. During pregnancy, you will be provided with a lot of knowledge and techniques to approach the birth with optimism and confidence. You will experience that you have control over your birth while remaining flexible enough to adapt to the unexpected twists that the experience can sometimes bring.

During the birth, I guide you with respect for your wishes and choices. Where necessary, I offer practical tips, and as a familiar and trusted face within a team of rotating caregivers, I provide you with the continuity you deserve. Whether you give birth in a hospital, birthing center, or at home, I remain by your side, up to a few hours after birth, so that you always have someone with you who knows you well.

Who am I? I am Kim, a passionate doula, placenta specialist, and mother of two children, Jai and Liyah. Through their births, I’ve learned how important it is for mothers to feel heard, supported, and empowered during childbirth. I want to pass on that experience.

Other people have described my presence as gentle, loving and grounded, but also firm and direct if the situation calls for it. My approach is down to earth, providing attention to practical matters as well diving into deeper layers. My strength lies in intuitively sensing others, allowing me to offer support naturally, simply by being there for you.

Curious if we’re a match? Book a free introductory phone call via the website. I look forward to meeting you!