Friday, July 2, 2010

La Partera Gringa

I had the chance recently to attend a birth where the family's first language was Spanish, and realized how rusty my Spanish has become. So, here, a list of words I learned/remembered that might be useful at a birth.

partera-midwife
bebé-baby
madre-mother
respira-breathe
dolores-pains/contractions
lo siento-I'm sorry
espira-breathe out (blow)
buena-good
mas-more
al baño-to the bathroom
empuje-push! This also means "shove" so is only for use if you really, really want a strong push.
el bebé que viene-the baby's coming!

1 comment:

  1. That's a good list. Let me know if you need anything else translated. Love you! Midwives rock! :)

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