The author reflects on her initial hesitations about motherhood, fearing the loss of self and ambition. However, after moving to the Netherlands and discovering she was pregnant, her perspective changed dramatically. The Dutch approach to pregnancy and parenting treats these experiences as natural phases of life, free from excessive restrictions. This supportive cultural environment eased her anxieties, allowing her to embrace motherhood. Postnatal care in the Netherlands further exemplifies this support, providing new parents with in-home assistance, highlighting a significant difference from her preconceptions about motherhood.
Living in a country consistently ranked as one of the best for families played a pivotal role in shifting my perspective on motherhood.
Motherhood, starting with pregnancy, is treated as a natural phase of life in the Netherlands.
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