Why book a prenatal consultation ?

Being pregnant is a beautiful journey full of physical and emotional changes, and the right support can make a world of difference. At Wheel of Care in Brussels, we offer more than just medical care – we create a space where you feel heard, supported, and well-prepared for the arrival of your baby.

The importance of prenatal care with a midwife.

Antenatal consultations are essential for both your health and that of your baby. Regular follow-ups enable us to monitor your pregnancy, provide tailored advice, and address any concerns early on. But it goes beyond medical care: these consultations offer the opportunity to build a trusting relationship with your midwife. This bond helps you feel more confident and supported, making the transition to motherhood easier.

How does the prenatal consultation look like?

At Wheel of Care, we do everything we can to ensure that you feel completely cared for:

• Get to know us and discover our service: You will meet one of our midwives who explains how we work.  
• Medical follow-up of the pregnancy: it can be done in parallel with the follow-up in the hospital or by another healthcare provider or entirely by us (in exception of the scans)
• Extra time for your questions: We understand that every pregnancy is unique. That’s why we take extra time during each consultation to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. No question is too small or unimportant. (60min) ​
• A holistic approach: We focus not only on your physical health but also on your emotional, social and mental well-being, for complete care.
• Organisation of postnatal follow-up: understand the postnatal care with a midwife, open a file, answer your administrative and logistical questions. ​

Our prenatal consultations are also a good time to plan your postpartum as good as possible.  

Invest in your well-being and that of your baby by booking a prenatal consultation with our experienced midwives. Together, we will prepare you for a healthy, strong, and joyful pregnancy.

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards a caring and supportive experience at Wheel of Care.

Midwives, languages and places

Huis van Het Kind Nieuwland - Nieuwland 194 - 1000 Brussel

• Monday consultation with Maria-Teresa Hennen (FR-ENG-SPA)
• Tuesday morning: consultation with Maria-Teresa Hennen (FR-ENG-SPA)
• Dinsdag namiddag : consultatie met Chiara Bartolucci (FR-ENG-ITA) 
• Wednesday morning: consultation with Charlotte Reul (FR - basic IT - basic ENG)

If you are primarily interested in our postnatal home follow-up, please check the municipalities in which we operate before booking a prenatal consultation.

Gemeenten waar thuisfollow-up mogelijk is: 

• ​1000 Brussel
• ​1030 Schaarbeek
• 1040 Etterbeek
• 1050 Elsene
• ​1060 Sint-Gillis
• 1070 Anderlecht
• 1080 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
• ​1190 Vorst
• ​1210 Sint-Joost-Ten-Node

Prices:

A portion of the consultation is paid directly by your Belgian mutuality (if you have one) and an additional amount of €30 is paid directly in cash to the midwife, either in cash or via mobile payment.  The supplement can be in some case reimbursed via an extra hospitalization insurance /!\ our prices are always negotiable. During the first consultation, you will determine a fair price together with the midwife based on your situation. 

Money should never be a barrier to our care!  

PS: We ask you to notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you are unexpectedly unable to attend. Our midwives work hard to provide everyone with the best possible care, and last-minute cancellations can affect other pregnant women who need assistance. If you cancel too late, you can be charged a cancellation fee of €30. Thank you for your understanding!

Why book a prenatal consultation ?

Being pregnant is a beautiful journey full of physical and emotional changes, and the right support can make a world of difference. At Wheel of Care in Brussels, we offer more than just medical care – we create a space where you feel heard, supported, and well-prepared for the arrival of your baby.

The importance of prenatal care with a midwife

Antenatal consultations are essential for both your health and that of your baby. Regular follow-ups enable us to monitor your pregnancy, provide tailored advice, and address any concerns early on. But it goes beyond medical care: these consultations offer the opportunity to build a trusting relationship with your midwife. This bond helps you feel more confident and supported, making the transition to motherhood easier.

How does the prenatal consultation look like?   

At Wheel of Care, we do everything we can to ensure that you feel completely cared for:

• Get to know us and discover our service: You will meet one of our midwives who explains how we work. 
• Medical follow-up of the pregnancy: it can be done in parallel with the follow-up in the hospital or by another healthcare provider or entirely by us (in exception of the scans)
• Extra time for your questions: We understand that every pregnancy is unique. That’s why we take extra time during each consultation to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. No question is too small or unimportant. (60min)
• A holistic approach: We focus not only on your physical health but also on your emotional, social and mental well-being, for complete care.
• Organisation of postnatal follow-up: understand the postnatal care with a midwife, open a file, answer your administrative and logistical questions.

Our prenatal consultations are also a good time to plan your postpartum as good as possible. 

Invest in your well-being and that of your baby by booking a prenatal consultation with our experienced midwives. Together, we will prepare you for a healthy, strong, and joyful pregnancy.

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards a caring and supportive experience at Wheel of Care.

Midwives, languages and places 

Huis van het Kind Noord - 319 Vooruitgangstraat 319 - 1030 Schaerbeek 

•  Donderdag : consultatie met Ayla Daver (NL-ENG-FR basis) 

If you are mostly interested about our post-natal at home follow-up please check the communes we work in before booking prenatal consultation. 
Communes where home follow-up is possible:

• ​1000 Brussel
• ​​​1030 Schaarbeek
• 1040 Etterbeek
• 1050 Elsene
• ​1060 Sint-Gillis
• 1070 Anderlecht
• 1080 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
• ​1190 Vorst
• ​1210 Sint-Joost-Ten-Node

Prices: a part of the consultation is paid directly by your Belgian mutuality (if you have one) and an additional amount of €30 is paid directly to the midwife, either in cash or via mobile payment. /!\ our prices are always adjustable. During the first consultation, you can determine a fair price together with the midwife based on your situation. 

Money should never be a barrier to our care!

PS: We ask you to notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you are unexpectedly unable to attend. Our midwives work hard to provide everyone with the best possible care, and last-minute cancellations can affect other pregnant women who need assistance. If you cancel too late, you can be charged a cancellation fee of €30. Thank you for your understanding!

Whether you are pregnant, have just given birth, or simply need some time for yourself: a massage with Teresa is a loving invitation to slow down, relax, and reconnect with your body.

During this gentle, enveloping massage with plant-based oil, you will be rocked, cherished, and supported for an hour. Each session is fully tailored to your needs at that moment:

• During pregnancy: a cocoon of calm and connection with yourself and your baby.
• After childbirth: recovery, comfort and new energy to bring your body and mind back into balance. Babies are welcome.
• At any moment in your woman's life: an inner journey to release tension, honour your feminine essence, and allow yourself a moment of pure indulgence.

If necessary, gentle stimulation of energetic points can further support relaxation and recovery.

It is more than a massage – it is a sacred moment for you, tailored to your unique situation.

Practical

• Price: €75
• Duration: 1h30 (of which 1h massage guaranteed)
• Location: Nieuwland 194 - 1000 Brussels.
• When: during the entire pregnancy, from the first days after childbirth or at any time you need this for yourself
• Timing is no suitable ? Send us an email with your preference, and Teresa will help you find a suitable hour.

Why book a postnatal consultation in practice with a midwife?

Het eerste jaar met je baby is intens, mooi en soms ook uitdagend. Tijdens die periode heb je recht op postnatale zorg door een vroedvrouw (deels terugbetaald door de mutualiteit). Dat betekent dat je bij ons terecht kan met al je vragen, zorgen of twijfels – zowel over jezelf als over je baby.

Onze vroedvrouwen nemen de tijd om samen met jou te kijken naar wat jij nodig hebt. Elke consultatie is maatwerk, afgestemd op jouw situatie.

Waarmee kunnen we je ondersteunen?

Een postnataal consult kan onder meer gaan over:

• Borstvoeding of flesvoeding, kolven, bewaren en voeden
• Slaap, huilen en ritme bij je baby
• Starten met vaste voeding / baby’s eerste hapjes
• Voorbereiding op kinderopvang of crèche
• Emotioneel herstel na de bevalling en omgaan met uitputting
• Seksualiteit en anticonceptie na de geboorte
• Hechting en co-regulatie met je baby
• Vragen of thema’s die je zelf belangrijk vindt

Daarnaast kan je ook praktische tips of een luisterend oor verwachten: je hoeft er niet alleen voor te staan.

Praktische info

📍 Locatie

Huis van Het Kind Nieuwland - Nieuwland 194 - 1000 Brussel

🗓️ Consultatiemomenten

• Maandag: Maria-Teresa Hennen (FR–ENG–SPA)
• Dinsdagochtend: Maria-Teresa Hennen (FR–ENG–SPA)
• Dinsdagnamiddag: Louise Poncé (FR–ENG–basis NL)
• Woensdagochtend: Charlotte Reul (FR–IT–ENG)

👉 Ben je vooral geïnteresseerd in onze postnatale thuisbezoeken? Kijk dan eerst even in welke gemeenten we actief zijn:

1000 Brussel – 1030 Schaarbeek – 1040 Etterbeek – 1050 Elsene – 1060 Sint-Gillis – 1070 Anderlecht – 1080 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek – 1190 Vorst – 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node

Tarieven

Een deel van je consultatie wordt rechtstreeks terugbetaald door je Belgische mutualiteit (als je daar aangesloten bent). Daarnaast betaal je een bijkomend bedrag van 30 € rechtstreeks aan de vroedvrouw (cash of mobiel).

Goed om te weten:

• Sommige aanvullende verzekeringen vergoeden dit supplement deels.
• Onze prijzen zijn altijd bespreekbaar. Tijdens het eerste consult bepaal je samen met de vroedvrouw een eerlijk bedrag op basis van jouw situatie.
• Money should never be a barrier to our care!

Annulatiebeleid

Kan je onverwachts niet komen? Laat ons dit minstens 48 uur op voorhand weten. Zo kunnen wij de plaats vrijmaken voor andere ouders.

Bij laattijdige annulering rekenen we een kost van 30 € aan. Bedankt voor je begrip!

Perinatal coach Charlotte: Charlotte helps you, your partner, or both of you through holistic coaching during the peripartum period. She supports you in making difficult choices or resolving dilemmas. Together, we work purposefully and within our capabilities.  

Afspraak maken

Je kan een afspraak maken bij Wheel of Care (WOC), bij jou thuis of online.

Kies je voor een afspraak thuis of online? Stuur dan een mailtje naar salut.charloes@gmail.com.

Een sessie kost 65 euro.

• De eerste sessie duurt 90 minuten, vervolgsessies duren 60 minuten.
• Voor een afspraak aan huis wordt 10 euro extra aangerekend.
• Is betalen moeilijk? Dan kijken we samen naar een oplossing.

Samen met Charlotte op weg

Tijdens de sessies werk je samen met Charlotte rond jouw vragen. Dit kan in het Nederlands, Engels of Frans.

Samen zoeken jullie antwoorden, beslissingen of oplossingen die goed en veilig aanvoelen.

Thema’s kunnen zijn:

• kinderwens en gezinsplanning
• zwangerschap en bevalling
• kraamtijd en herstel
• seksualiteit en relaties

Niets is taboe: we bewandelen dit pad samen.

Wat is perinatale coaching?

Perinatale coaching biedt zachte, diepgaande begeleiding voor vrouwen, mannen en koppels tijdens de overgang naar ouderschap – zowel vóór als na de geboorte of het verlies van een kindje.

De begeleiding vertrekt vanuit een holistische visie: je wordt gezien als geheel – lichaam, geest, emoties en ziel.

Deze periode van grote veranderingen (lichamelijk, hormonaal, mentaal, relationeel, spiritueel) vraagt tijd en aandacht. Samen creëren we een veilige ruimte waar jouw verhaal, gevoelens, vragen en kracht centraal staan.

We vertragen, luisteren en verdiepen naar je hoofd, je hart en je lichaam.

Mogelijke thema’s

• Emotioneel voorbereiden op ouderschap
• Je bevallingservaring verwerken
• Zelfzorg en herstel na de geboorte
• Hechting met je baby en vertrouwen in je ouderschap
• Veranderingen in identiteit, relatie, seksualiteit en grenzen
• Omgaan met vermoeidheid, overprikkeling of onzekerheid
• Plaats maken voor rouw, verlies, vreugde en transformatie

Holistisch betekent ook: afgestemd op jouw noden.

Soms is dat een verdiepend gesprek, soms stilte, soms een oefening of gewoon iemand die er zonder oordeel bij is.

Je hoeft dit niet alleen te doen.

Praktisch

1 sessie per keer: eerste sessie 90 minuten, vervolgsessies 60 minuten.

• Locatie: bij WOC (online te boeken via de website), bij jou thuis (+10 euro), of online via Google Meets (via mail te boeken).
• Beschikbaar op woensdag, van 9u tot 18u.
• Financiële moeilijkheden? We zoeken samen naar een oplossing.

Tijdens de sessies mag je rekenen op:

• een warme kennismaking en open gesprek
• oefeningen, tips of materialen (literatuur, ademhaling, kaartspel…) indien passend
• een sfeer van rust en veiligheid
• thee, water of een koekje om het gezellig te maken

Doel

Het doel is dat je meer helderheid krijgt, antwoorden vindt of beslissingen kan nemen die goed voelen voor jou.

Voorbeelden van vragen waarmee je kan komen:

• Waarom voel ik me soms zo overweldigd?
• Wat betekent moederschap voor mij?
• Twijfel ik over een tweede kind?
• Hoe maak ik opnieuw ruimte voor mezelf?
• Hoe vind ik rust in de chaos?
• Ben ik klaar voor seksualiteit na de bevalling?
• Wat als ik twijfel over een abortus of zwangerschapsafbreking?

Geen enkele vraag is te gek of verboden.

 Welkom, ik ben er om je te ondersteunen. 

Vanessa supports women, co-parents, and families by offering emotional, physical, and logistical support throughout the 9 months of pregnancy (and during birth).

She also provides care from the moment the desire for a child arises or during the conception journey, whether natural or medically assisted (ART/IVF).

During this profound physical and identity transformation, she is a reliable support for you, offering a listening ear, assistance, practical tools, care, and information… so that you can feel completely empowered and autonomous in your experience of motherhood.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH VANESSA

You can book a 2-hour prenatal session directly with Wheel of Care through this page.

Would you prefer to first have a brief introduction with Vanessa and explore together which form of support suits you best? If so, please fill in this form; Vanessa will then get in touch with you to offer a free introductory conversation of 30 minutes.

CONTACT FORM

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING A PRENATAL MEETING:

Each session lasts 2 hours. Vanessa welcomes you – either alone or with your partner – and offers:

• A warm, safe space to express your emotions;
• Conscious moments of connection with yourself, your partner, and your baby;
• Body-oriented relaxation exercises that connect with your physical and emotional experience during this transformation;
• Information and insights that help you make informed and tailored choices. Possible topics include: the physiology of childbirth, the needs of the birthing person, tools for coping with the intensity of contractions, the different stages of labour, preparation for the postpartum period, breastfeeding, baby rhythms, dynamics within the relationship, etc.;
• Guidance in shaping your birth plan, so that your wishes are respected;
• An exploration of the birth process, including discussions about fears, beliefs, and needs – so that you can approach the birth with confidence and calm;
• Preparation for the maternity period and organisation within the family to consciously and thoughtfully shape this time.

Vanessa also offers loving support for pregnancy loss, providing a safe space for mourning and emotional guidance during this profound experience.

PRESENCE AT BIRTH:

If desired, Vanessa can also be present at the birth to support you and your partner during this life-changing event.

A minimum of three prenatal sessions is required, to start no later than the beginning of the third trimester.

Note: Vanessa works with a colleague doula to ensure permanent availability between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy, so that continuous support is possible during labour, delivery, and for up to 2 hours afterwards.

Vanessa can be present at home births (in Brussels), at the birth house Pass-ages (Forest), at the Cocon (Erasmus), or in hospitals such as Saint-Pierre, Erasmus, Saint-Jean, Sainte-Elisabeth, UZ Jette, and Saint-Anne Saint-Remi in Brussels.

RATES:

Vanessa offers prenatal support packages that include multiple sessions. The number of sessions depends on your needs and the stage of pregnancy at which you get in touch. After the first session, you will receive a tailored proposal, customised to your preferences.

The support of a doula is complementary to the medical care provided by midwives and doctors. Vanessa offers insights on various topics and refers to healthcare professionals when necessary. Together, we work towards creating the smoothest and most joyful experience of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.