We want to be an accessible practice. For example, we will always encourage you to call us if you have any doubts or concerns. You can also talk to us about topics such as breastfeeding, sexuality, pain management, expectations and the like.

In our practice we offer freedom of choice with regard to childbirth (where and how). If you have clear wishes, it can be useful to make a birth plan. We will discuss this with you during the consultation hour. Where your wishes cannot be met, we will think along with you.

We are a close and enthusiastic team in which we see our strength. The diversity of experience and the difference in ages of our team allows us to complement each other well.

Nynke: Midwife at de Ooievaar since 2004. I love people and sociability around me, but I also like to be by myself or together with my 2 children. I always feel very involved with my clients and therefore enjoy guiding them during this special period. No person is the same and that makes the work always challenging and never boring.

Linda: more than 10 years assistant at de Ooievaar, married, mother of two boys. Always time for sociability, listening ear, fond of a good cup of coffee.

Eva: Since 2022, I have been working as a midwife. After my graduation internship at De Ooievaar, I was able to stay on at this wonderful practice, and I’ve been working here with great pleasure ever since! I live with my boyfriend in Etten-Leur, and in my free time, I love going to a terrace with friends or family.
I find it truly special to guide pregnant women and their partners during this unique period in their lives. Every pregnant woman is different, which is why I believe it’s important to focus on what someone needs during pregnancy, childbirth, or afterward.

Bregje: I’m Bregje van Tongeren, and I live together with my partner in the center of Breda. After completing my final internship in midwifery, I decided to stay at De Ooievaar, and I’m not planning on leaving anytime soon — in fact, starting in 2026, I’ll officially be joining the partnership, something I’m very much looking forward to.
I enjoy guiding pregnant women and (expectant) parents in a personal and approachable way. I’m always curious about the person behind the mom and dad, and I find it truly special to witness the strength of women and their partners during childbirth. For me, the most beautiful part of this profession is being allowed to walk alongside people during such an intimate and meaningful time in their lives. In my work, I find it important that parents feel comfortable. I’m naturally spontaneous and talkative, and I love creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere — one that leaves room for genuine conversation and sincere attention.

In my free time, you’ll most likely find me outdoors in nature, or cooking an elaborate meal for family and friends. I also love dancing — it’s the perfect way for me to clear my mind and reconnect with my body.

To me, De Ooievaar feels like a warm nest, and I look forward to welcoming you there as well — with an open heart and a smile.