Bewust in Beweging - Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 183

I don't really know where to start! Patricia is amazing and a must for the best possible birthing experience. We recently had our first child with the help and support of Patricia. Being a guy and not really having the understanding of what it is to be pregnant and the stress and nervousness my wife experienced I got sometimes a bit bored or disinterested in all the prenatal, hypnobirthing classes we were doing. Throughout my wife's search for making the pregnancy as positive as we can, she came across Patricia and suggested we engage her services as a doula, my first thoughts was why? Why do we want to do more classes and why would we want some random women with us on this special day? I couldn't have been more wrong if I wanted to! All the techniques and tips you learn from Patricia in the classes is invaluable, the stuff like the breathing and massages etc you think at the time of practicing on a zoom call is stupid and embarrassing ( most men like me hate things like this) however on the day I don't think it would have been possible to have an amazing birth as what we had with us son if we didn't do this. Besides the classes Patricia was with us on the night/morning our son was born, I called her at 11pm at night to say its happening and hearing her calm experienced voice helped me to get myself under control and prepare the environment for my wife to give birth. 30min later and Patricia was with us, she brought a sense of calm and experience to the room that helped me and my wife relax, she helped with everything from snacks, filling the birth pool at the right temperature to helping my wife with breathing, massages etc. She also was able to guide me so I as a husband could be useful in the scenario. I was able to receive my son with Patricia standing next to me helping us all to do it safe and relaxed ( Our midwife was running late and arrived when I had my son in my hands). I honestly don't know how we would've done it without Patricia. She is one of the most amazing people you will meet in your life. She really cares about the people she work with and about ensuring the best possible experience. Patricia will always be a very special person for me because of what we experienced together. When we have our next pregnancy we would want Patricia by our sides. If you are reading this you are considering working with Patricia and what I would say DO IT!!!!

Patricia was our doula for the birth of our son in March 2021. We also attended her partner classes and I went to her weekly class from week 20 of pregnancy. Of all the products and services you could spend money on during pregnancy, Patricia was the best investment we could have made - her services were priceless and worth every penny - we feel so lucky to have found her! After a long and traumatising IVF process, I was anxious at the start of pregnancy; distrustful of both my body and the medical system. Patricia’s classes and the one-on-one time she spent with us helped me to build confidence in my body’s abilities and to trust in the natural process of pregnancy and birth. She does not sugar coat the difficult realities of labour but she helps you prepare and provides tools to face the challenges child birth will bring. Patricia helped me and my husband to talk openly together about our fears and hopes for the birth. Patricia also taught me how to advocate for myself with health care professionals and challenged me to really prioritise mine and the baby’s well-being over other distractions such as work and social pressures. Patricia’s consistent messaging, the weekly repetition of physical exercises & the sense of community in her classes (and the birth stories of other women) all contributed to me feeling really empowered, prepared and positive in my approach to birth. The personalised nature of Patricia’s support makes it so special - we felt a strong connection with her by the end of pregnancy & it was a huge comfort to know she would be present for the birth of our child. During my long labour Patricia worked nearly as hard as me - constantly helping me find comfortable positions, providing massages, helping my husband to support me through touch and physical presence, and offering continual moral and emotional support. Despite having to transfer from home to the hospital and an emergency situation at the end of my labour, I have quickly recovered physically and mentally from child birth and feel incredibly proud of myself and positive about the whole experience. I don’t think this would have been the case had it not been for the way Patricia helped me to prepare for birth and to process the events afterwards. Patricia was an extremely important part of our pregnancy and birth journey, and she will always have a special place in our hearts!

We had an amazing experience following Patricia's pregnancy class even via zoom during corona time. The partner class taught us a lot about the delivery and how the partner can be the best help ever. and the yoga class made me aware of my body and how i can use it and prepare it for birth. Patricia was also there to give us precious advice when the baby was in breech or when my partner wondered how to support me better. We recommend her very highly!! Lauraine & Duncan

I’ve been attending Patricia’s online classes since March 2021 till birth, in June 2021 and I have to say that the experience was extraordinary. What was initially a class gifted to me by a friend, has rapidly become a great support during pregnancy - both physically and mentally. There’s a lot of love and care that gets shared during the classes. Patricia manages to make everyone feel welcome, seen and heard. What I appreciated mostly was the great mix between movement - talk - education - info sharing - personal questions, these all made the weekly class something to look forward to! I highly recommend the classes and Patricia in particular as “the voice” that guides you and prepares you for the best birthing experience. Thank you!

Patricia's yoga class was recommended to me by a very dear friend when I got pregnant. Due to the pandemic, I only joined in my last month of pregnancy and it was definitely not too late. Even in a few classes, I learned so much from Patricia. It is not a regular prenatale yoga class, she listens to you and gives advice based on your personal situation. I learned how to breathe and prepare for the contractions, and other exercises to relieve physical limitations or pain due to pregnancy. She creates a circle of women sharing their experiences. Even after I gave birth, Patricia was there genuinely interested in how everything went, listened to me and gave me advice about breastfeeding. She truly wants to help and enjoys sharing her wisdom of motherhood. If I am blessed with a second baby, I will definitely contact Patricia again.

Well what can I say, Patricia classes were fabulous. We learnt so much over the couples course and Patricia made us feel safe, welcome and really built our confidence as my wife and I moved through the pregnancy. The classes are made up of small groups which is also a fantastic way to meet other expecting parents and build a network. The couples classes were both conversational and practical, we learnt so much about difference positions to use during labour and how I could support my wife through the process, which when the time came were invaluable. The weekly my wife went to were also women only and they were the nights she slept best. Overall, we learnt so much in this course which gave us confidence throughout. Patricia was always available not only in the class but if you ever needed anything else she was always there to support. I highly recommend and if we are lucky to have another child in the future we will be going back :).

Patricia has supported me and my husband during our second pregnancy after a rough first delivery. I participated in her weekly yoga class, did the 3 partner evenings and we have done several 1:1's. Resulting in a wonderful experience during the delivery and the feeling after. We repeated the partner sessions now with our third pregnancy which resulted again in a wonderful birth. Thank you Patricia for all your support, it has made a huge change for us! I would definitely recommend Patricia if you are pregnant.

I attended Patricia’s yoga classes for 5 months (since I was 4 months pregnant) and also attended the partners classes with my partner. For women who want to have a positive birth experience I cannot recommend both classes (yoga and partners) enough! Patricia’s teachings made a huge difference in my birth experience - her breathing and yoga exercises, her words of advice, the calmness and positiveness she transmits, the positive birthing stories she shares, the training she gave the couple in the partners classes on birth positions and how to deal with pain, and most importantly the personal dedication she gives to the women who go to her classes, all contributed to a positive birth experience. Big big thank you to you Patricia! 6 stars!!