Psychiatry · Amsterdam
Specialist in the support and treatment of mental health problems around pregnancy and the menopause
For the treatment of mental health problems around pregnancy and the menopause, with or without medication. Also for support if you have experienced these problems before and want to prevent or treat them early in 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. 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: 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
Praktijk Lastage also offers assessment and treatment for mood problems, anxiety, and difficulties in how you relate to yourself and to other people (personality-related problems).
Approach
Medical specialist care
At Praktijk Lastage, an experienced psychiatrist will diagnose and treat your symptoms, following the latest medical insights and guidelines.
Privacy
Praktijk Lastage considers your privacy important and offers the possibility to create a privacy statement. This statement allows you to communicate your preference to exclude some of your key medical data from third-party ICT systems, such as those managed by your health insurer or the Dutch government.
Without contracts
Praktijk Lastage does not have contracts with health insurers, but does provide medical care that is eligible for reimbursement in accordance with Dutch law. Depending on your health insurance policy, your healthcare costs may be partly or fully reimbursed. It is advisable to check with your health insurer about the possible conditions and reimbursement rates for non-contracted mental healthcare, specific to your insurance policy.
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. The majority of the information contained in the statute can also be found on this website.
Up to date
In the field of medicine, new insights and innovations are continuously emerging. At Praktijk Lastage, we stay up-to-date with the latest developments through continuous training and education aimed at broadening and deepening our knowledge. This ongoing education enables us to incorporate these innovations into our everyday interactions with patients in the treatment room.
Collaborations
Praktijk Lastage collaborates with independent psychiatrists and psychotherapists in the Amsterdam region, as well as with Amsterdam hospitals (primarily OLVG), general practitioners, laboratories, and pharmacies. Modern healthcare is not an isolated service between a doctor and patient, but part of a complex chain of professionals working together to achieve the best possible care for you.
Quality audit
Psychiatry is a medical specialization, and as such, Praktijk Lastage is subject to regular assessments by independent professionals to ensure that the quality of care provided meets established standards. This re-registration process, which occurs every 5 years, is a legally mandated mechanism for guaranteeing the expertise and the quality of healthcare providers.