As an International parent with three kids who lives in Barcelona surrounds, I understand how overwhelming it sometimes can feel navigating Motherhood in a city away from home. I had arrived in Barcelona for only a few months when I became pregnant with my second and here’s a list of links and resources that I wish I had known about at the point to help navigate the new journey of being a English speaking Mum here.
La Shanti Vida Wonderful calming yoga studio right in the heart of BCN where I teach Pregnancy and Post Natal Yoga.
Es Calma, the holistic centre in Cabrils where I host the Women’s Circle Las Divinas out of.
Mumma and the Moon, the instagram for my dear friend Sam, who hosts wonderful Moon Circles By The Light, who is a women’s wellness coach and who I also co-host many of my events and ceremonies such as Bloom and Date Night with.
Anna, My Mama Dreams , My good friend Anna is a Catalan but fluent English speaking Doula and Gentle Sleep Coach, highly recommend her workshops.
Jess Connor, Wonderful Jess is a Conscious Parenting Coach, host of online Mother’s Circle Mothering Me and a breathwork facilitator
More to Yoga, Alice is Embodiment Yoga Teacher and Master Reiki Healer as well as a beautiful human being, she teacher Goddess Hour at Shanti Vida every Wednesday.
Zuluna Yoga, Alessa is an experienced yoga teacher & masseuse and offers the most wonderful pregnancy and post natal massages.
Barcelona Midwife, an incredible midwife who supported me in the birth of my second son, Krishinda Powers Duff
Marina Moraes , is a psychologist that I highly recommend and also refer people to who need wise, holistic and empathetic therapy support
Birth Barcelona A team of English speaking, UK trained midwives who offer antenatal care, home and hospital birth support and post natal care and breastfeeding support.
BCN Hungry Mamas, run by Charmaine, hosts events and deliver healthy food to your door. Perfect way to nourish you when you’ve had a baby and also connect with a tribe of liked minded parents.
BodyFit BCN - run by Michelle a personal trainer who holds Mum and Baby fitness sessions that focus on the pelvic floor. and post natal recovery.
Oh Mother Barcelona - Lucie hosts podcasts talking about some key issues that effect international Mums in Barcelona- school applications, sleep, births- with a lot of laughter along the way.. Also runs the Mama Night Off Events, 24hrs away in a hotel to sleep and hang out with other ladies - lush!
Barcelona Babies - the most active Facebook group for English speaking parents in BCN. Lots of events and questions asked here which are answered by an interactive and supportive group of parents.
Mammaproof - the original and one of the best sources of information in Barcelona for things for families to do, activities, shops and places to go. Sign up for the weekly newsletter. All in Spanish/ Catalan.
The Nanny Line great babysitting service for international parents run by Josi. Always used them for last minute baby sitting requests for my kids and they were great!
Barcelona Well Woman Centre - a holistic centre full of different types of therapists, nutritionists and wellness events/ classes. I used to teach Pregnancy/ Post Natal yoga here.
Barcelona Physio My good friend Lucy Hackney who is a wonderful and experienced UK trained Physio therapist also works out of here.
Sparkle Shine Radiate Niki is such a warm and loving lady and a holistic therapist who uses massage, reflexology, Reiki, EFT, chakra balancing. She also runs the most amazing retreats for Teen Girls.