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"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it." - John H. Kennell, MD
Welcome to Blossoming Mothers.
Maybe you have always known that you wanted a doula, maybe you feel like getting as much support as you can get, or maybe you just realised as the date approaches that you want one. Whatever your case is, there is a package that suits your needs.
I can also offer private birth preparation courses and yoga sessions.
Feel free to have a look at my Profile to learn more about my other services. I look forward to hearing from you!
Blossoming Mothers - With you every step of the way
Additional info
About me/us
- Spoken language(s): Italian, English, Dutch, French
- Experience in years: 6
- Do I offer a free intake consult: Yes
- Duration of the free consult in minutes: 60
Type(s) of consultation
- Office consult
- Home consult
- Video call
- Group session
Prenatal Yoga private session - 1h
- +Yoga can be an effective way to keep up with all those changes, help your posture, therefore fighting back and pelvic pain, connect with your unborn baby and pamper your body and mind. Regular practice from 14 weeks of pregnancy till birth, will help your body be fit, ready for the big day and your mind be focused yet relaxed, ready to let go and surrender to the instincts that rule labor.
And in my classes there is always space for a good laughter!
Please contact me via the platform for more info. I’m always happy to discuss new possibilities and define details.
~ Private yoga sessions can be offered in person at your home or virtually.
$56.41
Postnatal Yoga private session - 1h
- +– Regain tone in your pelvic floor and core with original practices and micro-movements
– Give a boost to your new mother wellbeing through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of yoga
– Get ready to go back to your normal practice through adapted asanas and exercises that ensure optimal spinal alignment through the postnatal year, from supine, raised sitting, all fours and prone positions, to classic sitting, kneeling and standing postures
– Learn ‘off the mat’ yoga practices that can be used in your daily life while caring for your baby
– Learn how to massage your baby
**All practices are suitable for every mother, even after Caesarean births. You can join from 3 weeks after birth (or 6 in case of C-section) and until 6 months after.
~ Private yoga sessions can be offered in person at your home or virtually.
$56.41
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Booking policies
Cancellation policy (applying only to services booked on Parentally): Flexible
> If the asker cancels more than 2 day(s) before the start of the service, he will be refunded 100 % of the amount paid
> If the asker cancels less than 2 day(s) before the start of the service, he will be refunded 50 % of the amount paid
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Blossoming Mothers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My profile
I’m Gaia Picciolini, the mother of Luna and Ravi and the partner of Arnoud. I’m Italian, Dutch for love.
Since 2014 I live in Amsterdam, where through my work as a yoga teacher and doula, I support women during the wonderful and challenging months of their pregnancy and along their journey to motherhood.
The births of my children couldn’t have been more different. Both times I had chosen an independent midwife and I had planned a homebirth, but with Ravi in 2017 I had to transfer to the hospital after 24 hours without much progression, meconium and complete exhaustion. There I opted for an epidural, and my son was born after 10 more hours of labour and 2,5 hours of pushing… His birth left me feeling like I had failed, doubting my body and the birthing process. Nevertheless when I got pregnant with Luna I decided to give it another try – and what a great experience that turned out to be!
She was born peacefully at home, under the excited eyes of her brother, after the most loving and intimate 7 hours Arnoud and I ever shared and two mighty pushes.
Her birth taught me a few important lessons: first and foremost it showed me that my body did know what to do. Furthermore the easy arrival of Luna, made me realise how much more strength and courage it had taken me to bring Ravi earth-side through all the pain and doubt. The extra help I needed the first time wasn’t a failure nor a sign of weakness.
I also really learned what I now try to teach all of my clients: that it is not (or it should not be) about the birth you get. What matters is to go through it fully informed, standing in your power, feeling in charge of your story, respected and supported in every choice you make.
There aren’t many moments in life able to show us how strong and powerful we are: birth is one of them. It leads us deep within ourselves to re-emerge changed, renewed, and enriched with a new awareness of ourselves.
My job is to hold the space for you so that your experience can be just as magical.
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