Doula's aan de IJssel (Claudia Alberding & Natisja Habich)

Dear expecting parents,

A gentle, loving start for every mother and baby—that is what we wholeheartedly wish for you. And it truly is possible.
As doulas, we stand beside you with presence, calm, and trust. We love reminding you of the strength and wisdom that already live within you.
Deep down, you know what is right for you and your little one. We are here to help you remember that, to support you, and to encourage you on your own unique path.

We have consciously chosen to work together, because we believe that together we can offer even more. We complement each other beautifully and strengthen one another in what we do.
This allows us to guide you in a deeper, warmer, and more attuned way.
Two women, one safe space for you, your partner, and your baby.

We bring our own experiences as mothers, each of us having felt in our own way how special and powerful birth can be.
Those experiences form the heart of our work.

We love nature, walking, animals, and cooking—things that help us slow down and stay close to ourselves. We carry that sense of calm and connection into our guidance as well.
We are sensitive to what is needed in each moment and are there for you unconditionally. All so your baby can be welcomed in gentleness, love, and trust—just in the way that feels right for you.

What we find most important? That it feels like a match.
That there is space for openness, trust, and true connection. Because from there, everything can grow.

With love, from your Doulas at the IJssel, Claudia & Natisja