Barcelona Mum

Swimming for Pregnant Women

Located just outside Barcelona  in Esplugues, Nabel offers swimming courses, birth preparatory courses and gym classes for pregnant women.
Escuela Garbi Calle San Mateu 14-15 Esplugues de Llobregat 931120123 www.nabel.es
 
Comments:
"I’d can recommend Nabel as a very nice place for swimming courses for pregnant women, babies and small children" (PDR)

Recommended by Paula Dietz Rauber

Pregnancy Massages

Sarah Scott offers massages for pregnant women in Chavutti Thirumal / Deep Tissue / Indian Head Massage & Yoga. Chavutti massage is recommended for pregnant women, particularly as it is excellent for lower back pain, aches and tension in the legs
(+34) 609176505 www.saramalena.net

Click here to read an interview with Sarah

Zoe Holden - Homeopath

Zoe Holden is UK trained and has been studying and practising classical homeopathy since 1999. She offers a personal, caring approach to holistic healthcare. Her focus on you as an individual, and on your specific physical and emotional symptoms, results in long lasting benefits. Zoe treats babies, children, pregnant women and adults in her beautiful clinic in Gracia. Centre Cos, Gran de Gracia 77,Pral, 1.  www.zoeholden.com

Comments
"My daughter and I have both had the pleasure of working with Zoe; she has cared for us with knowledge and gentle encouragement.  It was easy to schedule appointments and she was available for follow up questions by email which meant a lot to us.  We happily recommend her to all mumabroad.com families" (CW)

Recommended by Chris Weber

Juliette Allard - doula

Ante-natal yoga teacher and doula and works in English, Spanish and French. 
www.yogacongracia.com www.mamadoula.org

Comments:
"Juliette has the capacity to embolden anyone into taking charge of
their pregnancy and childbirth, which is an inestimable gift. She also
gave us the tools to do so" (LS)

Click here to read an interview with Juliette

Antenatal Classes in Barcelona

Every CAP (social security centre) has their own ante-natal-clases which are given by the midwifes of the centres. You should enquire at your local centre for more details. The courses will be conducted in Catalan or sometimes Spanish.

"I attended one and thought the information was useful and correct. If you have social security it is for free, just make sure you sign up for it on time as there is limited space." (EM)

Recommended by Ellen Menzies

My Baby, Body and I - A Ma Terapies

3 different classes for pregnant women available at holistic therapy centre A Ma Terapiès.
'Mi Cuerpo, mi Bebé y Yo' with Georgie Clarke Mondays from 8-9.30pm
Prananyama breathing techniques Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30-11.15am and Wednesdays 7.15pm
Yoga for pregnancy Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.30am-12.45pm Wednesdays 8pm
A Ma Terapiès, Calle Enric Granados 23, 2-2 934516572 info@amaterapies.org www.amaterapies.org

Comments:
"It's so important to look after yourself as much as possible while pregnant and I found Georgie's classes an excellent way to relax fully, connect with my baby and to gain the confidence I needed to achieve a successful birth¨ (JH)

Ante-natal classes Sarria

Sarria-based centre which offers ante-natal classes, osteopaths, specialist massages and a full range of facilities for expectant mums including sessions in the pool.There are also birthing classes available to couples. Open Mon -Sat.
Calle Dr Roux 19 932038424 info@lenoarmi.com www.lenoarmi.com

Recommended by Tara Cemlyn-Jones

Personal Training for Pregnancy

More women try to get pregnant at older ages, where years of pollution, bad habits, a sedentary lifestyle, illness or overweight can have negatively influenced their hormonal system. This of course has significant effects on the female reproductive system. Personal training improves these hormonal imbalances through regular physical exercise immediately. Women increase their fertility by losing only a couple of kilos and sufficient exercise. As a matter of fact it is quite a simple solution to something that drives many people mad searching for fertility pills, medication etc. Nutritional advise and diets are another benefit for increasing fertility.
Active-8 Sport & Health Coaching ( 34) 934072788 www.active-8.es

Recommended by Cecilia

Doula & Shiatsu teacher - Imma Sarries

Imma Sarries teaches open-ended birth preparation classes focusing on natural birth in English and Spanish. She also does Shiatsu.
626656735.

Recommended by Margaret West

Ante-natal Class - Coca Camin

Ante-natal classes run by midwife Coca Camin.
932521098 isabelcoca@yahoo.es

Comments:
Only speaks Catalan and Spanish but comes highly recommended

Recommended by Julie Haselmayer

Birth Preparatory Class - A Ma Terapies

Given the paucity of ante-natal classes available in Barcelona, this is a good alternative. For just you and your partner, it´s a chance for you both to concentrate on the forthcoming birth and ask questions and preoccupations you may have about labour and beyond. There is also a private session available for those interested in Natural Birth. You can pick the time that suits you. From 60 euros.
Calle Enric Granados 23, 2-2 934516572 info@amaterapies.org www.amaterapies.org

Online advice

The following websites are all in Spanish but provide very useful information on pregnancy and birth and those first few months with your newborn

www.bebesyembarazo.com
www.bebesymas.com
www.doulas.es
www.embarazada.com
www.enfemenino.com
www.instintomaternal,com
www.mundobaby.com
www.notime.es
www.parabebes.com