
Catherine Gaa

How many times have you seen a frantic expectant family leave the suitcase in the doorway as they rush to the car to get to the hospital, lest the baby be born in route? After preparing the nursery, taking care of your mental and physical health and

April 13, 2021
As a belated wedding present, my mother asked my new Sevillano husband what we’d like as a housewarming gift. He picked up a box of beautifully crafted steak knives before I reminded him of the implications. Receiving knives as a gift apparently

March 4, 2021
For many expats who give birth in Spain, a common question is whether or not those children are entitled to Spanish citizenship. The authoritative page on Spanish nationality can be found on the Ministry of Foreign affairs, but it is actually the

February 2, 2021
From daily pills to surgical options, family planning and contraception in Spain have been revolutionized over the last two generations. It’s now affordable to choose the contraception method that best works for a couple, thanks to legislation and

January 28, 2021
My happy place is a one-road-in, one-road-out kind of place in the Sierra Norte of Sevilla. Nestled between the oak groves that straddle the autonomous regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, this little-known and seldom-transited part of Spain is

January 13, 2021
Obtaining degree recognition, or homologación de título, in Spain means that your qualification meets the academic and/or professional requirements in Spain and are recognized as thus through a process called homologación. The process of

November 3, 2020
Although it’s not the first thing that springs to mind when expecting a baby, preparing for the types of birth can and should be part of your perinatal considerations. If you’re having a baby in Spain, your healthcare provider will discuss your

October 20, 2020
Although visiting the city of Seville won't burn a hole in your pocket with its reasonable prices for accommodation, food and entertainment (not to mention low cost of living), there is a load of free or low-cost activities available in the

September 8, 2020
When planning for a family, there’s more than just preparing a nursery and picking a name: maternity insurance considerations and healthcare are one of the most important factors in preparing for pregnancy and childbirth. Perhaps at no other time in

August 11, 2020
It’s seen Carthusians, Romans and the Islamic Empire roll through before Christianity took over – making it one of the world’s oldest continually-inhabited cities. Antonio Banderas and Picasso call it home. And with around 300 days of sunshine each