Pregnancy and becoming a parent change your life, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room left for yourself, your work or your ambitions. Still, many parents, and especially women, find the combination of work and caregiving difficult. Not because they can’t handle it, but because the system offers too little space. Too little recognition. And too little support.

As a corporate doula, I help create that space. So that parents and organisations don’t have to choose between care and career, but can work together to build a culture where both can thrive.

Why this matters now more than ever

  • 29% of young women in the Netherlands report burnout symptoms; a sharp increase compared to previous years.

  • 11 million workdays are lost to stress-related absence in the Netherlands each year.

  • Women still carry the majority of unpaid care work, even when working full-time.

    Bronnen: CBS, TNO, DutchNews, NL Times

Parenthood is no longer a private matter. It’s a social and organisational responsibility.
And the right kind of support is not a luxury, it’s essential.

Corporate doula:
Where work and parenthood meet

Strong mothers

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Stronger companies

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Strong mothers • Stronger companies •

What I offer as a corporate doula

1) For companies and organisations

For HR professionals, team leads or executives who want to invest in sustainable careers and true inclusivity at work. My approach is practical, personalised, and combines clarity with empathy, always focused on what actually works.

What this includes:

  • Workshops & training for HR and leadership:
    Around topics like pregnancy, leave, reintegration and communication during the transition into parenthood. We’ll cover what inclusive support looks like in your company context, without theory overload or unrealistic expectations.

  • Policy & culture development:
    We assess current gaps, unwritten assumptions and opportunities for change. From improved return-to-work policies to internal culture shifts, I help translate intention into action.

All services are offered in Dutch or English and fully tailored to your company’s needs.

When is this relevant?

  • When mothers disappear quietly after their leave and don’t fully return

  • When young employees are dropping out due to stress or overload

  • When your company wants to support parents better, but doesn’t know how

2) Individual coaching for (expecting) parents

Pregnancy and working life can be intense. Returning to work after leave even more so. Many parents, especially first-timers, feel unsure, overwhelmed, or under-supported. I offer practical and emotional guidance to help make this transition smoother.

Support includes:

  • During pregnancy:
    Coaching sessions about what to expect, both around birth and returning to work. What do you want? What do you need? And how can you communicate it?

  • After birth:
    We reflect on the birth experience and discuss how you're doing physically and emotionally. I support you in identifying your needs and setting boundaries for the early months of parenthood.

  • Return-to-work coaching:
    We focus on energy, balance, expectations, confidence and communication with colleagues and managers. Topics often include:

    • Letting go of pressure and guilt

    • Clarifying your boundaries

    • Building sustainable routines at home and at work

    • Communication with colleagues en superiors

  • Working Parenthood Package:
    A full-service support program including:

    • Three postpartum coaching sessions focused on balancing work and parenthood

    • Practical return-to-work tips and strategies

    • Flexible contact moments during the first three months back on the job

“Inclusion isn’t just about who you hire, it’s about who you retain.
Supporting working parenthood isn’t a perk, it’s a strategic advantage.”

Let’s build a better standard

Working parenthood shouldn't be a blind spot in modern workplaces. And parents shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.

With BirthRose Consulting, I bring these worlds together. For employers who want to do better. And for people who want to return to work feeling seen, supported and ready.

Ready to work together?

Are you an employer, HR professional or team lead looking for training or strategic support? Or are you an expecting parent preparing for the return to work?

Feel free to reach out. I offer in-person guidance in Amsterdam, Zaandam, Purmerend, Haarlem, Alkmaar, across North Holland and online support wherever you are.