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General Discussion (Spain): Natural Births Asturias

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    • CommentAuthorkateleon
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2011
     
    Hiya, I am 3 months pregnant and living near to Gijon in Asturias, Northern Spain. I am interested in having as much of a natural birth as possible... eeeeek - is that possible in Spain??? I keep hearing horror stories that tell me otherwise. Does anybody know any contacts in Asturias or Spain who can help with this matter? Are there any groups/midwifes or hospitals that specialise in more natural births? Any tips or pointers would be much appreciated... Cheerio, Kate x
    • CommentAuthorleoluisa
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2011
     
    Hi Kate, here in Barcelona I was helped in my quest for a natural birth by a wonderful doula. While not a midwife, she gave me excellent advice and support before, during and after the birth (a natural birth in a hospital).

    Apparently, the only active doula in Asturias is Laura Sánchez: laura_sanchez_torres@hotmail.com
    Article about her: http://www.lne.es/aviles/2010/11/21/antojo-laura-sanchez/997277.html

    My bet is that she would be the person to ask about natural birth in Asturias!

    Good luck with everything!

    Shilpa
    • CommentAuthorrosaS
    • CommentTimeApr 22nd 2011
     
    Hi Kate, you could contact the great women of the local breastfeeding group: Amamanta asturias. You can find them at amamantarasturias.org. I know many of them have had a great birth. Additionally you could ask "El Parto Es Nuestro". It is an organization specially created to give support women like you ;)
    Good luck,
    Rosa, IBCLC
    • CommentAuthorkateleon
    • CommentTimeApr 22nd 2011
     
    Wow :] Lots to read through.... Thanks sooooo much for your help! x
    • CommentAuthorVic
    • CommentTimeMay 14th 2012
     
    Hi Kate!

    I was wondering if you found what you were looking for? Am a mom to be too, living in Gijón and desperately hoping to find a way to bring my child into this world through water birth. I'd love it if you could share any info you found. Thanks!
    My email: vic.diaz.fernandez@gmail.com

    Vicx

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