Getting pregnant, being pregnant, or raising a child: it sounds obvious, but it's far from always the case. A desire to have children can be deeply traumatic. Pregnancy can be insecure. The start of a new life is often more intense than expected.
As a psychiatrist in the emergency psychiatry department at AZ Delta Roeselare, I see daily the consequences of delayed recognition of symptoms. With hyggehus, I want to focus on a different approach: accessible, preventive care during the perinatal period, focusing on both body and mind.
As a mother of five myself, I know from experience how challenging the balance between caring for others and caring for yourself can be. Together with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, midwives, physiotherapists, and other professionals, I translate this experience into a place where parents can go with questions, both big and small.
We support people with a (unfulfilled) desire to have children, experiencing pregnancy loss, a difficult start with a baby, or mental health issues before or after birth. We also remain available as needed during the child's first two years of life.
The name hyggehus refers to the Danish word hygge: tranquility, simplicity, and connection. Hus means home. We aim to be an accessible place where professional care and human connection come together.
You can register on your own initiative or via referral from a doctor, midwife or other healthcare provider.