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:

My name is Bregje van Tongeren, and I live with my boyfriend in downtown Breda. After completing my final midwifery internship, I decided to stay on at De Ooievaar, and I have no plans to leave anytime soon—in fact, as of 2026, I’ll officially be joining the partnership, something I’m really looking forward to.

I enjoy supporting pregnant women and (expectant) parents in a personal and approachable way. I’m curious about the people behind the mom and dad, and I find it special every time to see how strong women and their partners are during childbirth. For me, the best part of this profession is that I get to be a small part of such an intimate and special period in someone’s life. In my work, I think it’s important for parents to feel at ease. I’m naturally spontaneous and love to chat; I enjoy a cozy, relaxed atmosphere where there’s room for good conversation and genuine attention.

In my free time, I love being outdoors in nature or cooking elaborate meals for family and friends. I also love dancing—for me, it’s the perfect way to clear my head and really connect with my body.

De Ooievaar feels like a warm nest to me, and I look forward to welcoming you there with a warm heart and a smile.