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Useful websites & support
During pregnancy, after birth and in parenthood, many questions can arise. Below you’ll find reliable organisations and websites where you can turn for information, support and a listening ear.
Pregnancy & birth
- VBOV – Flemish Professional Organisation of Midwives
Information about pregnancy, birth and midwifery care. A reliable source to learn more about the role of the midwife and birth care.
vroedvrouwen.be
- Birth Matters
A guide within pregnancy and birth, with scientific information in accessible language, birth stories and inspiration to make conscious choices.
birthmatters.be
- Opgroeien – Kind en Gezin
An official information source for parents about pregnancy, babies, development, parenting, feeding, childcare and practical matters.
kindengezin.be
- Spinning Babies
An innovative approach to birth physiology based on the principle of “making room for the baby”. The website offers handy guides, videos and daily positions (such as the well-known forward-leaning inversion) that help relax pelvic ligaments and muscles, make contractions more effective and encourage a smoother birth.
spinningbabies.com
- Expertisecentra Kraamzorg
Regional expertise centres for everything around organising postnatal care, breastfeeding support and preparing for the postnatal period.
expertisecentrakraamzorg.be
- Gezond Zwanger Worden
Scientific information from the Flemish government on preconception care, lifestyle and a safe pregnancy.
departementzorg.be
Breastfeeding
- La Leche League Vlaanderen
Support and information about breastfeeding: articles, meetings and contact details of volunteers.
lalecheleague.be
- Belgian Association of Lactation Consultants (BVL)
Information about lactation support and an overview of recognised lactation consultants.
bvl-borstvoeding.be
When things go differently
- Berrefonds
Supports families when they have to say goodbye to their baby during pregnancy, around birth or shortly after. With attention to remembrance, recognition and connection.
berrefonds.be
- Boven de Wolken
Supports parents after the loss of a baby, including professional remembrance photography and guidance around pregnancy and baby loss.
bovendewolken.be
- Fara
Guidance in vulnerable situations around pregnancy and parenthood: information, conversations and support with difficult choices.
fara.be
- VVOC – Flemish Association for Parents of Incubator Children
For parents of premature or ill babies: information, peer contact and support during and after an often intensive period.
vvoc.be
Extra support
- Zoet Zwanger
An information platform for women with (a risk of) gestational diabetes, with information about follow-up, nutrition and health.
diabetes.be
- Gezond Leven – Pregnancy & baby
Reliable information about health, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle during pregnancy and after birth.
gezondleven.be
- Baby in balans
Information about baby development, attachment, parenthood and supporting young families.
babyinbalans.nl