Mary Swick
Birth control is an essential facet of women's healthcare these days. In the United States, 62% of women of reproductive age use birth control, while in the United Kingdom that figure rises to 74%. While contraception has many benefits for the user,
January 5, 2022
If you’re having your first baby and you don’t know what to buy, you’re not alone. I was in the same boat before I had my first child in May 2021. But never fear - this checklist offers only the essentials of what to get for your newborn baby - no
November 24, 2021
It’s exciting living abroad. It truly opens your eyes to how big the world is. In my opinion, there’s no better place for US expats than Spain. I have lived in Spain for 5+ years and, though somewhat different to life in the US, it is a great place
October 5, 2021
Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! If you are an American citizen who would like to get an American passport for your baby born in Spain, this article is for you. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to transfer your United
September 16, 2021
Morning sickness during pregnancy is usually experienced during the first trimester (months 1-3). That being said, every woman is different and some experience little to no nausea, while others are vomiting throughout their entire 9 months of being
September 1, 2021
Oh, the good old days of sipping red wine and delighting in a plate of delectable Spanish jamón and Manchego cheese. That’s what my routine had been for years as an expat in Spain - up until I got pregnant. To my sheer horror, at my first visit to
August 3, 2021
Our obsession with fat started in the 1960s when the low-fat diet was popular. People would hear about the latest low-fat foods from their friends and neighbors, try them out, and later wonder why these diet trends didn’t really work. Well, that’s
July 1, 2021
The Spain free healthcare system is one of the best in the world. As an American, I’m always astounded when I can walk into my health center or attend an appointment without them asking for my insurance or requiring any payments or deductibles.
June 10, 2021
Are you considering trying a vegetarian or vegan diet in Spain? There are a lot of reasons to eliminate meat and animal products from your diet. First of all, reducing meat or dairy intake can help us eliminate harmful greenhouse gases. Secondly,
May 4, 2021
If you are an American expat in Spain, you may be considering trying to obtain Spanish American dual citizenship. Both the United States and Spain allow for their nationals to obtain the citizenship of another country, however the criteria and laws