Welcome to
the village
Your go-to-guide to pregnancy, birth
and early parenting in Belgium
"Belgium is a great place to raise a family ..."
... but sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what your options are, or where to turn for advice or support, especially if you don't speak much French or Dutch.
That's where the village comes in!
We're here to help you navigate the system – and point you in the direction of other English-language groups, associations, resources and support networks – so you can have the best pregnancy, birth and parenting experience possible.
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Read Belgian birth stories
Curious about birth in Belgium? Maybe you're expecting your first baby, or maybe you just love to read other parents' stories.
Whatever brings you here, we hope you enjoy these personal stories shared by mums and dads. You'll find everything from homebirths to hospital births, premature births to post-term, as well as inductions, cesareans, and even a birth on a business trip abroad!
Want to share your own story? We'd love to hear it. Write us at hello@thevillage.be
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Do you enjoy reading parent-related posts and articles, with a Belgian theme? Then we think you'll like our Facebook page!
In the magazine
Why doesn't love a good story? We sure do!
In our magazine, as well as real-life Belgian birth stories, you can meet some of our inspiring 'parent-preneurs', read guest articles from some of our parent-partners, and discover the odd blog post and review from village HQ.
Here's the latest article, and you can find more by clicking on the link below: