There are fantastic maternity services in Valencia, providing support for pregnant expat mums and new parents at each of pregnancy, through birth and beyond, into life with a newborn baby.Â
Some of the top general and children’s hospitals in Spain are located in Valencia and along the Costa Blanca, with highly regarded maternity clinics offering an exceptional standard of care and state-of-the-art facilities.Â
Families have access to a variety of birth services and highly personalised post-natal care, ensuring new mums feel supported when having a baby on the Costa Blanca. Experienced maternity nurses in Valencia can also provide invaluable support at home, helping new parents adjust to life with a newborn.Â
Valencia is home to many expats from all over the world, with a close-knit community of expat mums and new parents in the city, providing a great support network for international mums-to-be when having a baby in Valencia. There are friendly English-speaking meet-ups and bilingual playgroups for international families in Valencia to meet and socialise.
Known for being an outdoorsy city with a high standard of living, there are also numerous fitness groups and wellbeing centres for women throughout and following pregnancy.
There are a range of independent boutiques throughout Valencia selling stylish maternity clothes, nursery furniture, baby and children’s products and gifts, with something for every taste. There are also  rental companies hiring cots, pushchairs and equipment for babies and children.
Here is a useful directory of recommended maternity resources for pregnant women and new mums in Valencia. If you have a recommendation for this section please get in touch via email info@mumabroad.com.
To read more information on healthcare in Spain, visit the MumAbroad.com guide for expat families moving to Spain.