My mission is simple: to ease your worries so you can step into pregnancy, birth, and parenthood with calm and confidence. I’m here to support you in creating the experience that feels right for you.
Every woman enters pregnancy with her own hopes, questions, and expectations. Your body is doing something extraordinary — growing new life — and there is no “right” way to feel about it.
Whether you’re someone who prefers a practical approach or you find yourself embracing the wonder of it all, both are completely valid. You deserve to experience your pregnancy in a way that feels true to you.
Waiting for your baby is a beautiful time, but it can also bring uncertainty. You may read, prepare, and still feel unsure. That’s completely normal. No one can predict exactly how things will unfold — and in a way, that unpredictability is part of the magic.
You might feel joy one moment and a wave of worry the next. You are not alone. So many parents-to-be feel this mix of emotions, even if they don’t always talk about it.
That’s why it matters to be surrounded by people you trust — people who celebrate with you, who hold space for your fears, and who help you feel safe, supported, and at home during this extraordinary journey.
Pregnancy in a foreign country can add another layer of challenge. Navigating a new language, adjusting to a different healthcare system, and learning unfamiliar customs can make everything feel far from the home you know. Without the right support, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
This is where I hope to make a meaningful difference. My purpose is to support you in the way that feels most helpful to you. Whether you’re looking for guidance through the practical steps or you need emotional and physical reassurance along the way, I am here — fully present and committed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions. I’m here to offer clarity, comfort, and companionship in every way I can.
Mary is a gem. We feel fortunate to have found her during my third trimester and I only wish we would have come to know her sooner. She instantly put me at ease and helped to guide us in the final months of pregnancy through my labor and delivery. She’s extremely knowledgeable and passionate, an empathetic listener, and she meets you where you are in your journey by creating a customized approach and plan. After the birth of our daughter, Mary continued to guide us and has become a trusted friend. I highly recommend Mary to help guide you on your journey no matter what stage you are in – she will quickly become your trusted birth companion.
- Lauren & James -
"The best birth companion you could wish for! Marijke was there when I needed her, giving me the exact amount of information I required and reassuring me. She is extremely competent, warm and thoughtful - I highly recommend choosing her to gently guide you through the ups and downs of your pregnancy and birth! ♥️"
- Marjan -
"I know Marijke as a capable and trustworthy woman. She has a passion for women in their journey towards becoming a mum. I highly recommend her as your birth companion!"
- Suzanne - (midwife, colleague and mom)
"Marijke has been my long-distance pregnancy companion. I live in Peru and she lives in Italy so I shared all my questions, doubts, fears and moments of excitement with her through Whatsapp. There is nothing more comforting than someone who follows up your pregnancy from close by; a person who can give you the right advice at the right moment.
Marijke arrived in Lima two days before my son was born. When contractions started, she was there with me, and my partner. She has this amazing ability to make you feel at ease. She was very discreet, but she was there all the time, even during birth.
Once my son was born, I was lucky to have her close for another week. She was very caring, helping me out with whatever I needed, explaining me things I had questions about. She understood my “hormone cocktail” and its consequences. She was there for me. After she left, kept accompanying me from a distance.
I couldn’t have had a better birth companion!"
- Felien -