My name is Valentina, I am a mother and a Birth and Postpartum Doula.
I was born and raised in Italy, in the Prosecco hills near Treviso.
At 22, I decided to move abroad and went to our neighbour: Austria. I lived in beautiful Vienna until I met my wonderful husband Marco, a Dutchman, and moved to Hilversum in 2012.
We are blessed with 3 children.
Working for over 20 years in early years education and care, strengthened my belief that early years experiences are tremendously important. Being with young infants and toddlers made me see clearly that, not only early years experiences are at the base of our being but also that the way we come into this world is just as important. The way we experience birth and support mothers matters. It doesn’t only shape parents and babies, but it shapes future generations as well.
Birth is not only about making baby’s. Birth is about making mothers. Strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
Barbara Katz Rothman
Taking care of the future starts by taking care of the mothers. When you choose to work with me, you will receive a lot of knowledge and personalized information. I’ll make sure you are supported well into motherhood, so that you, your baby and your partner can build a strong foundation.
Courses and Qualifications
Trauma Informed Birth Planning, June 2024
Trauma Informed Postpartum Debrief, July 2024
HypnoBirthing- The Mongan Method (2023)
Professional “Working with Babies” Training, Zontrainingen
Bia Doula Training, Certified Birth Doula (2024)
Postnatal Support Network, Postnatal Doula Training (February 2023)
Birth Art, Birthing from Within, March 2022
EHBO, babies and children, May 2024
V-Steaming, May 2022
Reiki, April 2022
Breathwork and Mindfulness for children, March 2021
BabyBrains, parents trainer, December 2022
B.A. Social Pedagogical Studies (2004)
M.A. Education (2013)
Nursing, Early Years and Primary school Teaching qualification (2000)
V.O.G. cleared
