About
About Core & Arielle
Core × Birth Collective was founded by Arielle Strem, a DONA-trained and certified birth doula licensed in The United States and The Netherlands.
After experience pregnancy loss followed by three transformative, distinctly different births in Amsterdam, this American-born, now also Dutch, mother, executive and birth advocate, launched Core with one vision:
To provide holistic and elevated support to anyone navigating their own birth journey. Today, we offer doula services in Amsterdam and throughout the U.S., empowering clients with care rooted in presence, strength, and feminine wisdom.
Our Value
The Core Collective
Together, we support your journey — from pre conception to postpartum.
Purposeful Support
From the first consultation to beyond birth, the presence is steady and grounded. Always with calm, empathy, and full attention to your needs.
I offer personalized guidance before conception to help you prepare physically, emotionally, and practically for a conscious journey into motherhood.
I provide continuous support during labor with calm presence, practical tools, and emotional care to help you experience birth with confidence and connection.
I support you through the early weeks after birth with emotional care, practical help, and newborn guidance to ease your transition into parenthood.
Ready to feel supported every step of the way?
Let’s connect and explore how I can support you in this meaningful time.