Birth can be the most healing adventure. I’ve been blessed with two magical, gentle births and postpartum journeys, and I want to share some of the practices, people, and products that have supported me in these moments and made them even sweeter to enjoy.

Locals will argue that foreigners have taken over their city, but I’d argue the Barcelona that appears in this guide is a modern version of the Catalan capital they love: Small shops, familiar faces, and incredible food — woven together in a dramatic backdrop.

It all begins with an idea.