About us

As a little girl of 7, I first said I wanted to be a midwife. Early on, I was fascinated by pregnancy and the birth of a new human being. All these years I have held onto this dream and in 2021 I graduated as a midwife.

After graduation, I started as an locum midwife at DelVi, and have been a partner at DelVi since 2022. As a born and raised Delft resident, I was delivered by a Delft midwife who is now my colleague, I am right at home here within this fine team.

I don't work as a midwife, I am a midwife. For me, these are 2 different things. The irregularity, unpredictability, versatility, and responsibility within the profession make midwifery a profession for which you need passion. And if it is your passion, it is the best job there is. At least I think so ;-). Every day we guide couples through the process of becoming parents (again). It is beautiful to give personal guidance during this change in life, and very fulfilling to see a beautiful little person being born.

Meanwhile, I am also qualified to make ultrasounds and I have done the contraception specialization, which makes for a nice change in the consultation hour. Even when you don't want to get pregnant (for a while), you can come to me for advice on contraception or for placing an IUD.

Besides being a midwife, I am also a dance teacher at a nice dancing club here in Delft. I have been dancing here for years, and currently teach the youngest selection group and 'Special Dance'. I also enjoy having a drink with friends in town and can regularly be found on the beach.

I look forward to meeting you! See you soon!

In 1993 I graduated as a midwife in Rotterdam. From the age of fourteen, I wanted to become a midwife, although at the time I didn't know why! Now, after all these years in this beautiful profession, I know all the better.

I have been working as a midwife in Delft since 1994, and do so with great pleasure. I enjoy all aspects of the obstetric profession and they give me great satisfaction: attending consultations, delivering babies, and making house calls. Already in 2007, I noticed the need for extra attention and guidance for some pregnant and postpartum women. Coping with a difficult birth or dealing with anxiety and other emotions during pregnancy and childbirth is something many women need a little help with. That's why I took the Professional Course in Eclectic Coaching in 2008. I give support for mental and physical trauma processing in pregnant and childbirth women. For help with your emotions, for help processing your childbirth, as well as for guidance with physical pain after childbirth, such as a painful cut or rupture, check out my website, www.ahvc.nl.

I find it very valuable to be a midwife and coach at the same time. This allows me to better respond to the specific help and needs of pregnant women. I have also been training midwives and birth care providers since 2018. These classes are mainly about communication, treatment from autonomy, and prevention of trauma. Teaching is challenging and very enjoyable.

Working in a team at DelVi is enjoyable and allows for cooperation. You support each other and it is also very sociable. I am married and have 3 almost grown-up children who still live and study at home. I find motherhood in all its facets fascinating and rewarding.