In this episode, Anna holds space for a heartfelt conversation with Rachel, an expat mother in Barcelona, as she shares her calm and empowering natural birth story. From pregnancy far from home to feeling supported, safe, and deeply connected during birth, her journey is a beautiful reminder of what’s possible.

If you’re looking to feel more prepared and confident for your baby’s arrival, explore the Birth & Baby Antenatal Workshop: mymamadreams.com 

In this episode, Anna breaks down baby sleep and explains why it’s not random, but a natural part of development. From newborns to toddlers, she shares what’s normal at each stage, how to gently create healthy sleep routines, and the 4 key pillars of sleep. A calming, supportive guide to help you better understand your baby… and get a little more rest. 🤍

If you’re looking to feel more prepared and confident for your baby’s arrival, explore the Baby & Birth Antenatal Workshop. Find the link on our website: mymamadreams.com

Postpartum as an expat can feel like stepping into the unknown… but the right guidance can change everything ✨

In this episode, Anna shares what to expect in the first days after birth in Barcelona, from those first moments with your baby to feeding, the intensity of the second night, and adjusting to life back home. She also gently explores breastfeeding, support, and how to navigate this new chapter with more confidence.

If you’d like to feel more supported and prepared, new workshops are offered regularly ✨ You can explore them and find more resources at mymamadreams.com 🤍

Birth is intense, but understanding what is happening in the body can change the way labour is experienced.

In this episode, Anna talks about how labour may begin, how contractions gradually build, and how women can navigate the intensity of birth with more confidence and calm. She also explains common early signs of labour, what may happen as labour progresses, and simple tools like breathing, movement, and creating a supportive environment.

This episode offers gentle guidance to help expectant parents feel more informed, supported, and prepared for the journey of birth.

If you’d like to feel more prepared for birth, join the Free Masterclass: Baby & Birth – Your Confident Start (Spring 2026) ✨Register at mymamadreams.com 🤍

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Preparing for motherhood in Barcelona can feel exciting, but also overwhelming, especially for expat families navigating a new healthcare system, language, and culture. 

In this episode, Anna shares a gentle guide to help you feel calmer and more prepared as you enter this new chapter. From choosing the right neighbourhood and understanding the maternity care system to preparing for postpartum, building your support system, and finding your village, this episode offers practical insights and emotional reassurance for parents-to-be in Barcelona.

In this first episode of MyMamaDreams, Anna Roch Deus shares her personal journey from Barcelona to London and back, and how becoming a mother far from home transformed her life and her work.

Through honest and heartfelt storytelling, she speaks about birth, postpartum challenges, breastfeeding, sleep struggles, and the deep emotional shift that motherhood brings. This episode is a gentle invitation to feel supported, understood, and empowered wherever you are in your journey.

A warm beginning to a space created for mothers who want to feel less alone and continue dreaming.