Looking for connections in Rio de Janeiro

[jaimerothbard]

Hello,

I've been on and off in Rio for the last 3 years, and now I find myself 12 weeks pregnant, with a good chance I'll carry the baby to term here. I'm looking for a midwife who speaks english. Partly because of my dotted presence here, my portuguese is muito ruim :(

I know there's got to be a good community of midwives, doulas and those of the healing arts disposition. Just haven't found you here yet! If you have any information to share, I would be so grateful.

Thank you!

Jaime

[papaya-luv]

quick post!!

wish I had more time to write

Hi Mama, just wanted to give you a couple of names to look for here in Rio for midwives - Heloisa Lessa and Marilanda Lima, I think they both speak english, both are wonderful and highly recommended professionals. Heloisa has an office in Ipanema, she's great. I had