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My Mama Dreams
Hosted by Anna Doula, this podcast is designed to truly support and empower families in Barcelona and across Spain, especially expat families navigating pregnancy and early parenthood away from home. Through expert guidance on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gentle baby sleep, each episode offers practical tools, reassurance, and honest conversations to help parents feel more confident, informed, and supported throughout their journey.
Episodes
15 episodes
#14 Finding Your Calm Place - A Guided Hypnobirthing Visualisation
In this episode, I guide you through a calming hypnobirthing visualisation designed to help you create your own peaceful place within 🌿Using gentle visualisation and anchoring techniques inspired by hypnobirthing and NLP, this exercise h...
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#13 Understanding Newborn Sleep: Less Stress, More Confidence
In this episode, I talk about newborn sleep, what is actually normal during the early weeks, and why this stage can feel so overwhelming for many parents 🤍I also share realistic expectations around newborn sleep, wake windows, overtiredn...
#12 Is It Time to Night Wean? A Gentle Approach for Babies and Toddlers
In this episode, I talk about night weaning, what is developmentally normal at different ages, and how to approach this transition in a calm and supportive way. I also share my own personal experience with night weaning and why this stage can b...
#11 Why Is My Baby Suddenly Sleeping Worse? Understanding Sleep Regressions
In this episode, I gently explain what sleep regressions really are, why they happen, and how sleep changes during important developmental stages like the 4-month regression. I also share how I support babies through these transitio...
#10 Can Baby Sleep Improve Without Tears? A Real Story
In this episode, I’m joined by Matilda, a mum I supported through her baby’s sleep journey, as she shares her honest experience of navigating sleep challenges and gently improving nights.From frequent wakings to calmer sleep, this story ...
#9 Breastfeeding Basics: A Gentle Guide for New Mothers in Barcelona
In this episode, I gently guide you through the foundations of breastfeeding, especially if you are navigating those early days as a new mum in Barcelona, perhaps far from your usual support system.Through a calm and honest approach, I s...
#8 Night Wakings: What’s Normal and How to Gently Improve Sleep
In this episode, Anna gently explores night wakings and what is truly normal across different stages, from newborns to toddlers. Through a calm and supportive approach, she helps parents better understand their child’s sleep and how to navigate...
#7 Bedtime Resistance: Why It Happens and How to Gently Solve It
In Episode 7 of the My Mama Dreams Podcast, Anna gently explores why bedtime can suddenly become a struggle, especially after the recent time change. From resistance and longer bedtimes to children who simply don’t seem tired, she s...
Guided visualisation for birth
This is a visualisation exercise for birth. It is a simple yet powerful mental imagery practice designed to help you reduce anxiety, relax deeply, and build confidence as you prepare for labour.You are guided to imagine calming scenes su...
#6 A Beautiful Natural Birth: An Expat Mother’s Story in Barcelona
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 d...
#5 From Sleepless Nights to Calm Routines: From Newborn to Infant
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 pill...
#4 Postpartum for Expats in Barcelona: What to Expect in the First Days
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...
#3 Birth Is Intense: How to Navigate Labour with Confidence and Calm
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...
#2 How to Prepare for Motherhood in Barcelona
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 ca...