Overview of all the Maybe Mum columns by Patricia de Ryck
Patricia de Ryck wrote numerous columns while she pondered whether having a child was right for her. In this blog post, you’ll find all the links to my articles. They …
Do doubts about the desire for children affect your relationship? My tips!
Do doubts about your desire for children affect your relationship? Do you not want children, but your partner does? Are you unsure about your desire for children, but is your …
Unplanned Motherhood: Terrible Stomach Pain Turns Out to Be Labor
“Due to a terrible stomach pain attack, I went to my general practitioner in the morning. He immediately referred me to the hospital. Something was seriously wrong. Barely half an …
Sterilized at 29; I don’t want children
“At the age of 29, I made the choice to get sterilized,” writes a 31-year-old reader of my Dutch blog Twijfelmoeder. I may use her story on my site. She …
Doubting Motherhood: How Do You Find Your Way?
“How do you find your way when you’re unsure about motherhood?” This is the question Susan asks herself. She wrote a guest blog about it for my Dutch blog Twijfelmoeder. …
3 tips for those afraid of changing due to motherhood
Are you afraid of losing yourself due to the arrival of child(ren)? It’s one of the reasons why women may hesitate about their desire for children. They fear that motherhood …
Start Smoke-Free: Smoking Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Do you smoke? Is it something you consider when thinking about the choice to have children or not? Currently, there’s a significant campaign advocating for a Smoke-Free start for every …
Reducing the Risk of Severe Preterm Birth with Progesterone
Research from Amsterdam UMC shows that treatment with Progesterone can reduce the risk of severe preterm birth in pregnant women with a short cervix. In this article, you’ll learn all …
What if the NIPT test fails
“What if the NIPT test fails? It happened to me twice. In the hospital, they looked at me strangely. Getting pricked three times for the NIPT test isn’t usually done. …
Fear of childbirth? More frequent choice for cesarean section
Many women dread their childbirth experience. For 10 to 15% of women, this fear is so severe that it affects their daily lives and even the childbirth itself. Additionally, these …