The streaming service Mitele is expanding its content slate with a new documentary series that premieres on Thursday, April 4. The program, titled Newborn, is designed to offer practical guidance for couples navigating the early stages of parenthood and the adjustments that come with welcoming a child into the home.
Three high-profile couples who recently became parents join the project, sharing candid experiences about the joys and challenges of parenthood. They describe a period of transition marked by stress and the need for support, which leads them to seek therapy from a specialized team that includes a pediatrician and a communication expert. Lucia Galán is at the helm of this interdisciplinary team, coordinating sessions that aim to strengthen both romantic partnerships and parenting partnerships.
The show follows this dual mission: to reinforce the couple’s bond while also equipping them with the tools to parent more effectively. According to a press release from Mitele, new episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays, giving viewers a steady cadence to anticipate and discuss with friends and family.
Newborn is set in a space called El Refugio, a house where the featured couples participate in a variety of therapeutic activities and dynamics designed to resolve conflicts, align perspectives, and modify habits that influence daily family life. The environment serves as a backdrop for exploration, self-discovery, and practical strategy as relationships adapt to life with a newborn.
couples
Julia Menu and Fran Callejón have spent eighteen years as a couple and began their journey toward parenthood after a long search for a pregnancy. Their twins arrived six months ago, bringing a wave of new routines and responsibilities that the series documents with sensitivity and honesty.
Danna Ponce and Xavi Cortés are a couple who have shared two years together and are navigating the early stages of parenthood with a four-month-old baby. Their story adds another layer to the overarching theme of partnership and parenting under pressure, as they learn to balance personal needs with family life.
Sandra Ferriz and Darío Sellés have been partners for four years and are the parents of a five-month-old. Their narrative contributes a perspective on building intimacy and teamwork after the arrival of a child, highlighting both the exhilaration and the fatigue that can accompany new parenthood.
treatment team
The project is guided by Lucía Galán, a renowned pediatrician and author who brings a wealth of clinical experience and personal insight. Her long-running work as a pediatrician and mother informs the show’s approach to child development and family well-being, combining medical expertise with practical, real-world advice.
Joining Galán are Alicia González, a psychologist focused on mature relationships; María Esclapez, a psychologist specializing in self-esteem and the dynamics of toxic relationships; and Nayara Malnero, a sexologist and psychologist who specializes in sexual and emotional education for millennials. Together, the team offers a holistic framework that addresses emotional, relational, and developmental aspects of becoming a parent and maintaining a healthy partnership.