Maternity Abroad

Dive into the joys and challenges of motherhood in a foreign land with "Maternity Abroad: Becoming a Mother in a Foreign Land." Packed with real-life stories, expert advice, and practical tips, this book is your ultimate guide to navigating pregnancy while embracing new cultures. Get ready for a heartwarming journey filled with support, wisdom, and inspiration from expat mothers around the globe!

Coming Fall 2024!

Upcoming Releases

  • Parenting Abroad

    "Parenting Abroad: Thriving Together in a Foreign Land" is your ultimate toolkit for raising kids in a foreign land! Packed with hands-on tips, cultural insights, and heartfelt stories from expat families, this book will guide you through the highs and lows of parenting across borders. From building a support network to adapting your parenting style, discover how to thrive and make every moment abroad a memorable adventure for your family.

    Coming Winter 2024

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  • Moving Abroad

    "Moving Abroad: Empowered Inside and Out in a Foreign Land" is your comprehensive guide to thriving in a new country! From navigating cultural shifts to finding the best healthcare and building a support network, this book is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and inspiring stories. Whether you’re moving for work, love, or adventure, discover how to embrace your new life with confidence and resilience.

    Coming Spring 2025

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  • I was really engaged in the reading and I found it VERY useful for the moms-to-be. Of course, it aims specially moms who live abroad—as the name already says—but I felt that lots of the information you shared can be used for moms even when they are in their home country. Maybe they live away from their own family, maybe they can`t count with a huge network-- or even if they do--there are some practical suggestions here for moms all over the globe.

    Josiele Baron | Greece

    Maternity Abroad Book Review

  • Everything is so relatable! I’m currently 21 weeks pregnant, and living in my second country since the beginning of this journey. My husband and I moved from Luxembourg to the US only three weeks ago, so we have been navigating everything—medical appointments, common practices, health insurance, exams, tests, etc—for the second time in a row. We are also both foreigners, him from India and me from Brazil, so the health systems and cultures are not familiar to either of us.

    Ana Hantt | United States

    Maternity Abroad Book Review

  • “I CRIED WHILE READING MATERNITY ABROAD. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING 💕”

    — Maria Heneghan | Australia

    Maternity Abroad Book Review

  • Book 1 (Maternity Abroad) was already very informative and we believe that book 2 follows a natural timeline by showing some of the challenges that parents might face when parenting abroad. There’s no doubt that parenting is one of the most difficult—and at the same time most rewarding—jobs one can have and adding the extra challenge of living abroad might feel lonely or even scarier sometimes, and that’s why books like yours are so important. They provide a sense of community and partnership among readers, and we’re sure it will make the lives of many parents easier.

    Ana & Josie

    Parenting Abroad Book Review

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The Secret to Thriving Abroad: Stop Playing the Blame Game!
The Secret to Thriving Abroad: Stop Playing the Blame Game!

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The Portuguese Translation of Maternity Abroad is Underway!
The Portuguese Translation of Maternity Abroad is Underway!

The Portuguese translation of Maternity Abroad is underway, with Karine Ribeiro, known for translating Viola Davis’s memoir and Tupac’s biography, bringing this essential guide to expat mothers in Brazil and Portugal.

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What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag as an Expat Mom-to-Be: A Comprehensive Checklist
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Get ready for your international birth with this must-have hospital bag checklist for expat moms-to-be—packed with essentials for every adventure abroad!

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Supporting Mental Health: Suicide Prevention for Those Far from Home
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Living far from home can be isolating—here's how to support mental health and prevent suicide for expats, immigrants, and international students.

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About me

Hey there! I’m Jess, an indie author who loves traveling, meeting people, and telling stories. My trilogy of books—covering maternity (fall/2024), parenting (winter/2024) and life abroad (spring/2025)—offers practical advice and funny anecdotes to help you navigate your foreigner journey. Ready to join the adventure?