Congrats on your latest addition! Adjusting to life with a newborn, especially in a new city, can be challenging enough. Every mom needs support, no matter where they are. To help, I’ve compiled this guide with my notes from the past couple of years to save you some research time and help you find what […]
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When I first moved to Colombia, I was four months pregnant with my second child. Thankfully, I had some idea of the appointments I needed and what to expect after having my first child in Colorado. However, I still searched for resources on navigating pregnancy in Colombia. Now, having just had my third baby—my second
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If you’re considering relocating to Medellín with kids, These questions come up quite a bit in both the United States and Colombia. Even Colombian family members were confused and surprised when we told them about the move, but it’s been a few years in the making: my partner and I are fortunate enough to work
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It’s so important for me to have processes in place to help my life run a little smoother—especially when traveling now that I’m not just packing for myself but for two kids under 4 years old as well. By the time my oldest was 15 months old, she had been on a couple of 6+
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If you’re navigating pregnancy in Medellín and wondering what childbirth actually looks like here, I’ve been through it twice. A mother’s choice from how she manages her pregnancy all the way up to how and where she delivers is deeply personal. What worked for me may not work for you. I opted for more traditional births
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