Maternity Abroad Book Now Available at Maia Library, Portugal – Read for Free

📚 Exciting News from the Maia Municipal Library!

We’re thrilled to share that the book Maternity Abroad: Becoming a Mother in a Foreign Land is now part of the collection at the Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho Municipal Library in Maia, Portugal—and it’s available for free reading in both English and Portuguese! 🇵🇹✨

👶🌍 A Genuine Guide for Real Moms in Foreign Lands

This book is like a warm hug in the form of pages for women who are pregnant or planning motherhood far from their home country. Beyond practical tips and valuable guidance, it features real-life stories from immigrant mothers who share their experiences with courage and openness.

📝 Topics You’ll Discover:

• 🩺 Prenatal care in foreign healthcare systems

• 🤰 Childbirth methods around the world

• 🍼 Postpartum traditions in different cultures

• 🩻 How to choose a pediatrician abroad

• 📑 Bureaucracy and legal aspects of global motherhood

Maternity Abroad Book Cover

📖 Curious to take a peek inside? Read an exclusive excerpt or grab your copy of “Motherhood Abroad: Becoming a Mom in a Foreign Country” — the guide that’s winning the hearts of immigrant moms around the globe! 🌍💛

👉 Read a sneak peek or buy the book here

• 🤝 Emotional and social support networks for expatriate moms

📍 Library Information:

Address: Rua Eng.º Duarte Pacheco - Fórum da Maia

Operating Hours:

September to July:

Monday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

August:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

🔗 For more information, visit the library’s official website.

📩 A Special Thank You:

I warmly received this email from the library:

“On behalf of the Head of the Maia Municipal Library, Dr. Patrícia Loureiro, we would like to thank you for the kind monographic donation made to the Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho Municipal Library, which will enrich our Documentary Fund and will undoubtedly be an asset to the users of this Library.”

💛 For Immigrant Mothers of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

If you are or will be a mother abroad, this book is a must-read. Now accessible to all at the Maia Library—come be moved, learn, and feel that you are not alone on this journey.

Jessica Gabrielzyk

As a Brazilian author specializing in expat life, I’ve written “Maternity Abroad,” “Parenting Unpacked,” and “Before Abroad” to help families navigate the challenges of relocating internationally. My goal is to empower others to embrace their new adventures with confidence and ease.

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