We are amstermam!

The midwifery practice that guides you through this precious moment in life. We stand for innovative maternity care with more time and attention for you. And expat frienly!

our vision

We give time, so you can give life.

At amstermam we work in small teams and we consciously have fewer pregnant women under care. With our Centering Pregnancy care, we continue where standard pregnancy care stops. And we are proud of that! Because thanks to this working method, we can offer our clients more knowledge, attention and time.

Small teams of 3 midwives

We think a personal approach is important. That is why we work in small teams of 3 midwives: team West and team East. If you attend the Centering Pregnancy program, we offer you a familiar face during these sessions. These are supervised by a permanent midwife and co-supervisor. In the last period of your pregnancy you will meet a second midwife who you will see weekly. So you got to know two of the three midwives in your team around the time of your delivery.*

If you opt for regular pregnancy care, we aim for you to see the same midwife in the first 30 weeks. Then you meet her colleagues from her team*.

*subject to holidays & illness

meet the team

team east

this team consists of Laure, Rianne, and Tiba.

After completing her studies in cultural anthropology and training to become a yoga instructor, she pursued her dream of becoming a midwife, and it was the best choice ever!

She finds it wonderful and a great honor to support women and their partners during this special time in their lives and to be able to guide the arrival of new life.

"The journey that you and your baby undertake from the very earliest development to birth remains a miraculous phenomenon to me."

Laure Andriesse

midwife

No day is the same, intensive contact with people, a medical profession; it seemed something to Ryanne. For example, after her studies in Nutrition & Health, she came to Amsterdam to study obstetrics. She experiences the small-scale approach of amstermam as a great enrichment of her profession.

After a large group practice, Rianne opted for a smaller-scale approach in 2012. She experiences that she has come (even) closer to the pregnant women and their partners: an enrichment of her profession.

In 2009, Rianne used her acquired knowledge of nutrition and obstetrics in Cameroon. She worked there in a hospital with pregnant women and children of HIV-positive mothers. In her spare time, Rianne enjoys sports, making clothes and being outside a lot.

“When I talk about obstetrics, I immediately get a twinkle in my eye.”

Rianne Scholten

midwife & sonographer

Tiba finds it special every time to support women (and their partners) in the process of pregnancy and birth.

She finds it important to give the pregnant woman and her partner the time and attention they need. That's why she loves leading Centering Pregnancy sessions!

"The most beautiful part of being a midwife, in my opinion, is seeing women gain confidence in themselves and in the power of the female body."

Tiba van der Wiel

midwife

meet the team

team West

this team consists of Veerle, Marike and Hansje

In the friends-books at primary school it was already recorded: Veerle became a midwife. And she still knows for sure: she has the best profession in the world!

Leisure: romantic lifestyle, creative excesses, loves that good market stall to put a nice meal on the table in the evening for a house full.

“Being able to gain the confidence to be a part of perhaps the most intense period of your lives, becoming parents, is a special privilege for me.”

Veerle Verrest

midwife

From the age of about 10, Marike and her mother watched "the midwifery practice" on television. It was immediately clear: she wanted to become a midwife. At amstermam she finds the team spirit with the other midwives and the time and attention for pregnant women that she found nowhere else.

"I think it's lovely to guide parents in such a special and important period in their lives."
Leisure: interior styling

Marike van de Groep

midwife & sonographer

After working as a midwife in various locations for over ten years, Jolijn has joined team West of amsterMAM. In addition to being a midwife, she is also an ultrasound technician and can assist you with the insertion of an IUD.

Jolijn Gevers

midwife & sonographer

substitutes at amstermam

Because midwives go on holiday too, have a training day or are on (maternity) leave, the team sometimes changes. Below you will find our permanent substitutes.

Elin is our regular substitute. You can meet her in East, West & Center and at Centering Pregnancy sessions. Of course you can also meet her when she is on duty for team east or team west.

Elin Groen

midwife - permanent substitute

practice support

From the tough business world, Niken made a very conscious choice in 2018 to make the transition to healthcare at amstermam. The interpersonal contact in a special period of a family's life gives her energy. You can hear and feel that when you have her on the phone or walk into the practice.

“I got my children into the practice, and was so impressed by the personal attention, energy and passion that I am very happy that I can now work with the same passion with which I was guided”.
Leisure time: baking & cooking. Much to the delight of her 3 children and husband.

Niken

assistent

In 2019, Jolien was introduced to the practice when she was pregnant. She felt a warm welcome and was impressed by the time, attention, involvement and knowledge of the team. A wonderful birth experience, she decided to put her job as an art director & food stylist aside to become part of this powerful team of women.

“I am honored to be part of this team of fantastic strong and lovely women. And to contribute to a special pregnancy journey for mothers and their partners”.
Leisure time: cooking, restaurants, wine and cheese tastings

Jolien

practice manager

our sonographers

We are proud to offer all ultrasounds ourselves with the best sonographers.

Nadya

sonographer + (ET)SEO

Natascha

sonographer + (ET)SEO

Marie-Claire

sonographer

What do others think about our care

Find out why other pregnant women chose amstermam .

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Anna T.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you. Thank you so much for being with me. Thanks to you I had a dream birth. I couldn’t dream of a better experience and still amazed at how smooth it went. I will never forget that. Thank you!

Lotte B.

Personal and focused attention by professionals who really put you at ease. Small teams of midwives so you get to know everyone during your pregnancy. They take the time for you, listen to your wishes and prepare you thoroughly with information (on- and offline) during the pregnancy!

Nynke D.

Clear communication, fresh, sweet, sober and capable midwives and an optimistic attitude. We also really liked the space to design your own birth, and the experience with a pro home birth as well.

Sara B.

They are caring, punctual about appointment and check up, fast in taking action especially arranging with hospital, good listeners and they never force moms to take any actions that they don’t want. They have their points in suggesting manner.

Jennifer R.

The team Oost was very supportive. I have contact with different midwifes and a trainee, they all provide all the information and amazing support during the pregnancy and delivery

Elisabeth G.

THANK YOU!!! Thanks for making this experience so special. They have respected every of my wishes, even tho things went a bit different. They have been always super helpful and full of knowledge. So loving and caring. Rianne was in my labor and she was amazing! So professional and detailed I only have kind words for all of them but specially for Rianne.

Jetty F.

I had wonderful support during my pregnancy and childbirth. I had many contact moments with Rianne, who listened to my concerns and wishes, providing advice when needed, which allowed me to go home feeling at ease. amstermam gave me a lot of confidence and calmness during childbirth, thanks to their expertise. I would definitely recommend amstermam .

Shandra S.

I would definitely recommend amstermam to all expecting mothers. A very nice midwifery practice, very open, sincere. Nice girls, nice team. Every appointment closed with a good feeling. Always very good help, the girls are very involved. They give you a very nice warm, homely feeling. Had a great birth with Veerle. She gave me a lot of confidence during the delivery and especially a lot of space. A birth where I could give my own input. I couldn’t wish for a better delivery.

C H M

The support we received from (especially) Rianne, Tiba, and Laure from amstermam, during our pregnancy was outstanding.
We were personally and individually supported until 43 weeks under special circumstances. Even though the last weeks were very challenging to stay true to ourselves and our choices, we always felt a lot of love and support.
All of this remained professional, with a focus on the safety of both mom and baby.
A thousand thanks for a fantastic pregnancy under your guidance and for your genuine interest in the birth, which you unfortunately could not attend (hospital).
I would recommend this practice to everyone. Accessible, always reachable/available, humorous, open-minded, and experienced.

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