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Welcome to the Witsenkade Academy

Welcome to the Witsenkade Academy — created especially for you as an (expectant) parent. Here you’ll find reliable, clear, and practical information to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Our goal: to give you the knowledge you need to make informed choices that fit your own situation. That way, our check-ups together can focus on your personal questions and experiences.

What will you find in the Academy?

The Academy guides you step by step through every stage of pregnancy. You’ll find articles about topics that truly matter — for your health and for your baby’s. Topics include nutrition, exercise, mental well-being, preparing for birth, and recovery afterwards.

  • All content is written by our midwives.
  • Clear explanations without unnecessary medical jargon.
  • Honest and realistic.
  • Practical and easy to apply.
  • Based on the latest medical insights.

How is the Academy structured?

The Academy is divided into clear modules that follow the stages of your pregnancy. Within each module, the articles are grouped by theme so you can quickly find what you need.

  • Module 1: Healthy Start
    👉 For weeks 4–9 of pregnancy
  • Module 2: Growth and Development
    👉 For weeks 10–15
  • Module 3: The Second Half of Pregnancy
    👉 For weeks 16–20
  • Module 4: Preparing for Birth
    👉 For weeks 21–27
  • Module 5: Final Weeks and Reflection
    👉 For weeks 28–32
  • Module 6: Postpartum & First Weeks
    👉 For weeks 33–37
  • Module 7: Overdue — What if Labour Hasn’t Started Yet?
    👉 For weeks 40–42

For example, if you’re 12 weeks pregnant, we recommend reading the articles in Module 2 — those are the most relevant for your current stage.

You decide how much you want to know

Whether you like to explore every detail or prefer a quick overview — it’s up to you. Articles marked with a green dot contain the essential information we recommend for everyone. (But honestly, we think they’re all worth reading. 😊)

Why this Academy?

Pregnancy brings many changes and questions. That’s normal — and that’s why it’s so valuable to receive clear, trustworthy information at the right time. It helps you find answers, ask better questions, and feel confident in the choices you make. This strengthens your sense of control and builds trust — in yourself and in us as your midwives.

We believe that well-informed parents make better decisions and experience more calm and confidence. That’s why we’ve created this Academy with care: accessible, honest, and always up to date.

Enjoy reading!
The Witsenkade Team 💛

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