Marlies Phielix

I am Marlies, a mother of three children, and an experienced and passionate full-time doula, working since 2011. In a committed and open manner, I support pregnant individuals and their partners during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Pregnancy and childbirth are intense experiences with a significant impact on the emotional, mental, and physical well-being of the mother. Throughout my life, I have felt that a positive birth experience can be incredibly empowering for a woman. To contribute with respect, attention, knowledge, intuition, and love to a powerful yet gentle birth for both mother and child is a great privilege.

Assisting parents in finding their own path and unique way to confidently bring their child into the world is incredibly valuable. I am grateful every day to have found my calling, and I cannot imagine any other profession so deeply intertwined with every cell of my body than being a doula!

In addition to comprehensive, professional doula support, you can also book a delightful pregnancy and/or postpartum massage with me. I provide an extensive breech consultation if your baby is transverse or in a breech position at 33 weeks or an overdue consultation at 41+ weeks of pregnancy.

I am a certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator, offering the Spinning Babies® Parent Class, a workshop for expectant parents. "Birthing Pain, What Now?" is also an enjoyable workshop to attend.

Last but not least, since 2014, I have been a Doula trainer and served as a board member of the Dutch Professional Association for Doulas (NBvD) from 2012 to 2019.