Practice for psychiatry and psychotherapy · Amsterdam
Specialist in the support and treatment of mental health problems around pregnancy and the menopause
Treatment with or without medication, and preventive support for a future pregnancy.
Our services
Pregnancy
Praktijk Lastage offers specialist medical treatment and support during pregnancy and throughout the first year afterwards. Treatment before pregnancy is also possible where the symptoms are related to the pregnancy.
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In addition, the practice offers support aimed at preventing a recurrence of serious mental health problems in a future pregnancy. Together with the patient, and with a partner and/or close family if wanted, we can draw up an early-warning plan ('signaleringsplan'), so that problems can be prevented, or recognised and treated in good time. Psychotherapy is also available around a wish to have children, whether or not that wish is fulfilled, and around fertility treatment.
Menopause
Praktijk Lastage provides focused care for women who experience physical and psychological symptoms during the menopause. The hormonal changes of this stage of life can cause physical symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, and they can also affect mental wellbeing.
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Mood swings, low mood, anxiety and disturbed sleep may appear or grow worse. Treatment is based on current scientific evidence and is tailored to your own situation. We map your symptoms carefully and discuss together which treatment options suit you best, with attention to your symptoms, your stage of life and your personal preferences.
Diagnostics and treatment
Assessment and treatment are also available for mood problems, anxiety and personality-related difficulties — problems in how you relate to yourself and others.
Approach
Medical specialist care
At Praktijk Lastage, an experienced psychiatrist will diagnose and treat your symptoms, following the latest medical insights and guidelines.
Privacy
A privacy statement limits which data your health insurer and the government receive. Read more about privacy.
Without contracts
Praktijk Lastage does not have contracts with health insurers, but does provide medical care that is eligible for reimbursement. Read more about reimbursement.
Quality Assurance
Quality statute
Praktijk Lastage adheres to Dutch law by maintaining a quality statute, which is available for viewing upon request in our practice.
Up to date
Ongoing training and education keep new insights from medicine reaching the treatment room.
Collaborations
Care does not stand on its own. Praktijk Lastage collaborates with psychiatrists and psychotherapists in the Amsterdam region, with the Amsterdam hospitals (primarily OLVG), general practitioners, laboratories, and pharmacies.
Quality audit
Every 5 years, independent professionals assess whether the quality of care is sufficiently safeguarded. This re-registration is a legal requirement for all medical specialists.