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Littlest Sprout’s birth story
Sandra Amorim is mum to two beautiful, active boys born in 2009 and 2012 in Brussels. Sandra is Portuguese-American and lived in Brussels from...
Dad’s eye view – the births of F and C
Irish-born Stephen tells us about the births of his two children, born in 2015 and 2017 in Brussels.
Just Jack – Siobhán’s birth story
Siobhán McGonigle, founder of the village, has three boys, all born in Belgium. This is the story of Jack, her second son, born in December 2009.
Preterm birth
In Belgium, just over 8% of babies are born before 37 weeks each year, with around 1% born before 32 weeks. Most Belgian hospitals...
Waterbirth
Waterbirth is often considered to be one of the gentlest ways to give birth, and many mothers find the virtues of water highly beneficial...
Hospital birth
If you decide to give birth in hospital, there are still a range of options open to you, provided your pregnancy and labour progress...
Writing a birth plan
Although no-one can predict how the birth of your baby will unfold, writing a birth plan gives you a chance to think about what...
Birth preparation classes
Taking some time out to prepare emotionally, physically and practically for the birth of your baby and the challenges of early parenthood can help...
Stillbirth and neonatal death
If your baby has been stillborn or has died soon after birth, we are so sorry for your loss. On this page, we've aimed...
Pam’s birth stories – Lucas and Oliver
Taiwanese-born Pam tells us about the births of her two sons in Brussels.
