For me, the strength of the group was in sharing experiences, listening, being listened to and feeling that I am not alone with my thoughts, feelings and experiences. There was room for tears and laughter.

It was nice to meet some other moms who were dealing with similar circumstances about being far away from your home and family, navigating cultural differences and managing your life with little babies.

Having two different facilitators and one of them being a mother also gave more legitimacy to the discussion and trust.

I feel completely comforted by meeting like-minded mothers who were growing in their new roles in a new country.

I was hoping to meet other first time moms-to-be and learn a lot about having a baby in the Netherlands, my expectations were met way more than I initially expected, I learned a lot and met amazing people, thanks!

The series helped me navigate the Dutch maternity system. It helped me ask the right questions and find solutions to some problems arising.

The atmosphere was friendly and understanding. I felt I could safely share my personal experiences.

It gave me the opportunity to participate, speak, and engage in discussions with other women, exchange ideas and experiences, and learn from them. In addition, the specialists provided information that I did not know before. It was a useful experience, both emotionally and practically.

Meeting other international pregnant women, particularly women who have done IVF, made me feel more connected.

It gave me greater awareness and a positive, effective way of thinking.