Whether you're expecting, planning to expand your family, already feel your family is complete, or are simply interested in motherhood: mommy content is just incredibly fun and educational. Besides the fact that you can get loads of tips and tricks from it, it's also deeply satisfying to follow the ins and outs of another family's life.
These days, there are plenty of ways to do that. Scroll through Instagram or Facebook and you'll be flooded with anecdotes. But how nice is it to just pick up a book again, listen to a podcast, or watch a video? We've listed our favorites for you.
Podcasts
♥ Podnataal
Famous and less well-known women share their stories—from pregnancy to birth experiences.
♥ Kelly Caresse
From reflecting on her pregnancy to discussing the well-known struggles of motherhood, Kelly Caresse shares all her personal experiences, tips & tricks in her podcast.
♥ Mensje in de Maak
Tamar, a queer cisgender woman with a disability, and Sophie, a queer transgender woman, are trying to have a baby together. In their podcast Mensje in de Maak, they document their adventures in the world of IVF.
♥ Mompoint
In these podcasts, Marije shares her thoughts on everything related to motherhood and the search for a healthy balance between work, family, and personal time.
♥ Ik ken iemand die
Journalists Nynke de Jong, Hanneke Hendrix, and Alex van der Hulst make a podcast about everything that comes with parenting, kids, and being a parent. From expert interviews with parenting tips to the bittersweet realities of mom life.
♥ Relax Mama
What do you need to fully enjoy pregnancy and childbirth? This podcast offers inspiration and tips to help you make the most of this special phase in your life.
Books
♥ Buskruit met muisjes
Written by three moms with a combined total of nine children, this book is a go-to guide for any mother navigating those first wonderful yet uncertain days after the maternity nurse has left.
♥ Perfecte moeders bestaan niet (Perfect Mothers Don’t Exist)
In Perfect Mothers Don’t Exist, women’s coach and midwife Diana Koster combines her knowledge with touching real-life stories, humor, positivity, and practical exercises—offering support through this beautiful, intense, and sometimes difficult new life phase.
♥ Mijn Baby (My Baby)
This essential guide summarizes everything you need to know about those special first twelve months. How does your baby develop? What issues might you encounter? How can you strengthen the bond with your child?
♥ Feliciteer hém maar, want ik vind er tot nu toe geen reet aan
(Congratulate him, because so far, I’m not enjoying this at all)
When author Vera van Zelm became pregnant, she was stunned by the world she entered. Vera: “Why is there always such overwhelming cheerfulness around everything related to pregnancy? And why does no one talk about how unfair it is that women have to do it all? Why is it taboo to be honest about this?”
♥ Relax Mama
Becoming a new mom turns your world upside down. Wouldn’t it be nice to release that pressure valve every now and then? Well, now you can! With 101 tips and insights, this book helps you take on the world.
♥ Relax Mama: Die andere moeders doen ook maar wat
(Relax Mama: Those Other Moms Are Just Wingin’ It Too)
Having one of those days? Grab this little book for moms and hide out in the bathroom. Read and discover: those other moms are just figuring it out as they go. Really!
YouTube Channels
♥ Billie Rose
Since 2015, Rosanna has been active on her YouTube channel Billie Rose, where she shares her life in Amsterdam as the mom of two little boys, Eloi and Joa.
♥ De Huismuts
In her chatty videos and weekly vlogs, Rachel shares her experiences as a new mom and gives a glimpse into her day-to-day life.
♥ Kelly Caresse
As a vlogger, Kelly loves sharing the daily chaos of life as a mom to three girls. In addition to weekly vlogs, she posts an extra video each week about motherhood and lifestyle.
♥ Mama to the Max
MAMA to the Max is a community for moms (and moms-to-be) with must-haves, tips, and ideas. Each week, Marjon shares a vlog offering a look into her life as a mother of two girls.
♥ MommyProofTV
Experts and moms share everything you want to know about becoming a mother on the ultimate mommy channel! From expert tips and tricks to confessions from well-known moms.
♥ Saar Koningsberger
After going through a fertility journey with various hormone treatments, SuperSaar finally became a mom. In her weekly videos, she shows that motherhood can be amazing—but also incredibly tough.
Got any fun mom-related content tips? Let us know in the comments!
