
Hi,
I'm Nerina,
Mother, Christian, Doula
and Passionate Birth Advocate
I’m a South African living in the Netherlands with my husband and our two wonderful boys. My journey into the world of birth work began with the most life-changing experiences of my own—pregnancy and birth. I was always told horror stories about birth and made to fear it. However, once I fell pregnant, I sought to get as much information about pregnancy and birth. I wanted to go into the birth as prepared as possible. Carrying, birthing, and meeting my children opened my heart to the incredible strength, beauty, and transformation that birth brings.
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Birth and becoming a mother completely changed my heart. I fell in love with supporting and educating women on not fearing birth and helping them to be fully informed. Supporting them in embracing their own brave birth. I saw firsthand how powerful it is when a mother feels supported, informed, and encouraged. That’s why I became a doula—to walk alongside women in this sacred journey, helping them step into motherhood feeling empowered, confident, and cared for.
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At Your Brave Birth, my goal is to offer gentle guidance, evidence-based knowledge, and emotional support, especially for expats navigating birth in the Netherlands. Every mother’s journey is unique, and I am here to provide unwavering support, whether you desire a physiological birth, medical support, or faith-based encouragement.
Birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world—it’s about becoming a mother. And you don’t have to do it alone.
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I’d love to hear your story and walk this journey with you. Let’s get in touch!


Birth is not just about making babies, it's about making mothers too, and strong ones at that.
Ina May Gaskin