Preparing for a baby is about more than buying tiny clothes and setting up the nursery. In this blog, I’m sharing five important things to think about before your baby arrives: birth, feeding, newborn sleep, postpartum recovery and building a support network, especially if you’re having your baby abroad.

Preparing for a baby is about more than buying tiny clothes and setting up the nursery. In this blog, I’m sharing five important things to think about before your baby arrives: birth, feeding, newborn sleep, postpartum recovery and building a support network, especially if you’re having your baby abroad.

Understanding newborn sleep, sleepy cues and how to support your baby with confidence There are so many things we prepare for before our baby arrives. We buy the clothes, organise the nursery, choose the pram and make sure we have everything we think our newborn might need. But newborn sleep is one of those things I really wish someone had explained to me before I had my first baby. Because newborn sleep can look completely different from what we expect. Your baby might grunt

Pregnancy, birth preparation, antenatal care, postpartum, and being pregnant in Spain as an expat Finding out you’re pregnant can be one of the most incredible moments of your life. You see those two lines on the pregnancy test and suddenly everything feels real. And then the questions start. What do I do now? When should I tell people? Where am I going to give birth? Do I need an antenatal class? What happens when I go into labour? If you’re pregnant in Spain and living here

Sleep, routines, travel and everything in between There is something so lovely about travelling with your little one for the first time. You imagine the beach, the long lunches, the slow mornings, seeing family, discovering somewhere new together. And then the questions start. Will my baby sleep? What if they don't nap? What if bedtime is a disaster? What if we ruin all the progress we've made? If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. As mums, it's so easy to feel like

Gentle Sleep Tips for Newborn babies and Toddlers Summer often brings unexpected sleep challenges for babies and toddlers. If your little one has suddenly started resisting bedtime, waking earlier, or sleeping more restlessly, you're not imagining it. Longer days, warmer temperatures and changes to your routine can all affect sleep. The good news? Most of these changes are completely normal. In this guide, I'll explain why summer affects sleep and share simple tips you can st

A Gentle Guide for Expectant and New Parents in Barcelona If you are pregnant, if you have just welcomed your baby, or if you are right in the middle of those intense and sleep-deprived newborn weeks, this is for you. One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is about sleep. And one of the most common surprises after birth is just how different reality feels compared to expectations. People often say, “sleep now before the baby arrives” or “get ready for sleepless n

Gentle Guidance for Expat Families in Barcelona The arrival of a baby is one of the most transformative experiences a couple can go through. It brings love, wonder, and a deep sense of purpose, but it also brings exhaustion, vulnerability, and a complete reorganisation of daily life. When you are living abroad, far from your home country and your usual support network, this transition can feel even more intense. As an expat family in Barcelona, you may find yourselves navigat

Early wakings are one of the most common concerns I hear from parents, especially expat families living in Barcelona who may already be navigating parenthood without their usual support network. If your baby or toddler is waking very early in the morning (5:00 or 5:30am) and you are feeling exhausted, you are not doing anything wrong. Early mornings are incredibly common in infancy and early childhood, and in many cases, they are developmentally normal. That said, normal does

The arrival of a new year often brings with it a quiet yet powerful sense of renewal. There is a collective pause, a breath taken after the intensity of the months gone by, and a gentle turning towards what lies ahead. For many of us, the new year feels energising and hopeful a moment to reconnect with purpose, to reflect on what truly matters, and to realign ourselves with the life we wish to create. For families, and especially for those living far from their home country,

This week has been World Breastfeeding Week, seven days dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and raising awareness about breastfeeding...