HypnoBirthing HypnoBirthing is a childbirth preparation method that helps women reconnect with their natural birthing instincts. By approaching birth as a positive and joyful event, learning in-depth about the birthing process, choosing her caregivers wisely, and learning how to relax deeply, the HypnoBirthing mother is able to give birth without the fear and tension that cause pain in labour. Courses are held at Studio Australia - for Life (see below). For more information about upcoming courses contact Esther Jones: info@barcelonabirth.net
BabyBluesBarcelona BabyBlues offers prenatal classes (the Big Belly group) and individual consulations for pregnant women. See their web for dates of upcoming courses. www.thebabyblues.org
Prenatal yoga and health
Happyyoga Besides pregnancy yoga classes, this centre also offers courses designed for pregnant women and couples with a different focus for each trimester and focusing on preparing body and mind for birth. They also do belly dancing classes for pregnant women, yoga for mothers and babies and baby massage sessions. Their main centre is located near Pl. Catalunya, but they have other centres around Barcelona. All details on the website. Pelai 52 3o 2a Tel. 93 301 8647 www.happyyoga.org
Brigitte Rietzler - Yoga for pregnant women Brigitte is a doula and certified Hatha yoga teacher. Her yoga classes work on the whole body awareness and alignment to integrate all the changes that are occuring, emphasising postures that softly strengthen the whole body to prepare for labour. She also works on awareness of the pelvic floor and different breathing techniques. There is constant connection with the baby throughout the session, which finishes with visualisations and relaxation. English, French and Spanish spoken Every Thurs 1.30pm-2.45pm Anahata Yoga Center Aribau 61 Tel. 651 963 367 www.anahata-bcn.com
Isabel Coca Camín - Antenatal classes (in Spanish and/or Catalán) Isabel offers antenatal classes of two hours. One hour is dedicated to information about birth and the other to yoga and breathing exercises. The classes cost 25 euros per class and the pregnant woman's partner is welcome (without paying extra). Casanova 27, 4o 4a (betw/ Gran Via & Sepulveda) Tel. 93 252 10 98 / 608 23 62 90 Email: Isabelcoca@yahoo.es
Kannongyo English-speaking Andrea Szakall is a qualified yoga
and prenatal yoga instructor. Her prenatal classes in English are held
at the Kannongyo yoga studio. www.kannongyo.com
S16 Espai de Salut Yoga and belly dancing classes for pregnant women. Pau Claris, 163 4o 1a Tel. 93 215 12 05 sis@espaisalut.jazztel.es
Yoga studio Pregnancy yoga classes specifically designed for the pregnant woman. No previous experience of yoga is necessary. Pl. Universitat 4, 1o Tel. 93 451 2928 www.yogastudiobarcelona.com
Other health and wellbeing
Acupuncture US acupuncturist Brooke Phillips specialises in
fertility and pregnancy. She works with women who are having problems
becoming pregnant and pregnant women who would like to prepare their
bodies naturally for pregnancy. She has practices in Barcelona and
Cerdanyola. Balmes 151, entlo. Tel. 93 292 0106 brooke@fertilidadnatural.com www.fertilidadnatural.com (in English and Spanish) Remedy Centres Dr. Russell Dean, orginally from the UK, specialises in chiropractic care for pregnant women. Sant Cugat Tel. 93 544 1916 www.chiropractor-barcelona.com
Studio Australia - for Life Studio Australia - for Life is a
natural health centre for infants, children and parents. Their
specialist practitioners in the areas of pilates, osteopathy,
acupuncture, reflexology and therapeutic massage offer tailored services
to treat issues relating to fertility, gynecological problems, pelvic
floor muscle rehabilitation, birth preparation and support, pre and post
natal care and birth trauma. Gran de Gracia 47, Pral. 1a 08012 Barcelona Tel. 93 218 5093/ 649 347 392 Email: mandy@psaustralia.com www.studioaustraliabarcelona.com
Maternity wear
C&A C&A have a small selection of well-priced maternity wear. Mostly casual. C/Pelai (Pl. Catalunya) Barcelona Glories
Formes Top-of-the-range maternity clothes from Paris at high prices. Styles are mostly quite classic, although they do stock some casual wear. They also have cocktail and evening dresses for special occasions. Browse their catalogue online (in English). Provenca, 292 Tel. 93 216 0925 www.formes.com
H&M H&M stores located in main shopping centres have a good selection of excellent value maternity clothes. Mostly casual, trendy. Diagonal Mar, Glories and La Maquinista
Le Preg A modern, spacious shop with a great selection of quality maternity clothes ideal for work and casual. Medium price range. They also have a reading corner with books and information on pregnancy. Mallorca, 273 www.lepreg.com
Limobebe Essentially for baby items, this shop also sells maternity clothes. See their selection on-line. Rambla de Prat 9 Tel. 93 218 7659 www.limobebe.com
Mit Mat Mama Clothes here are very good quality, trendy and well-designed for maximum comfort. Besides great work and casual clothes, they also stock a good range of evening outfits. Mit Mat Mama have outlets in most of the main shopping centres. You can browse their catalogue on-line. La Maquinista, Gran Via 2, Barcelona Glories, Boulevard Rosa, L'illa Urgell 282 Rbla Catalunya 88 www.mitmatmama.com
Mujer Run by an English woman, Mujer has a small range of individual maternity clothes designed by local designers. Carders, 28 (Born) Call Lulu on 93 351 5531 or 616 881 559
Prenatal A large maternity wear section ranging from casual to work and evening wear. Styles tend to be quite classic. Prices aren't low but the quality is good. Prenatal have excellent end of season sales, where you can pick things up at knock down prices. Browse their catalogue online. Diagonal Mar, L'Illa, La Maquinista Industria 151 (corner Av. Gaudi) Rda. Sant Pere, 5 Av. Diagonal, 484 (between Via Augusta and Balmes) Gran Vía, 611 bis (near) Pg. de Gracia www.prenatal.es