Maternity abroad
When I first held a baby, it felt like cradling a delicate, crying puzzle I had to solve. In Brazil, figuring it out was a communal effort, with family and friends offering advice and support. Moving to Portugal in April 2023, just before discovering I was pregnant, threw me into a whirlwind of new experiences. From cultural misunderstandings to sleepless nights, I navigated pregnancy and motherhood in a foreign land.
Maternity Abroad: Navigating the Journey of Becoming a Mother in a Foreign Land is a heartfelt guide for expectant mothers and new moms living far from home. Sharing my own journey and stories from other foreign mothers, this book is packed with practical advice and real-life experiences.
Discover how to prepare for prenatal care, understand different birthing practices, and adapt to postpartum customs in your new country. Learn about local pediatric healthcare and childcare options, and find tips on building a support network to make this challenging, yet rewarding journey a bit smoother. Whether you’re planning your move, already unpacking in a new country, or curious about motherhood on foreign soil, this book is your comforting guide through the beautiful chaos of raising global citizens.
Key Features of Maternity Abroad:
Prenatal Care Preparation: Essential tips for managing prenatal care in a foreign country.
Birthing Practices: Insights into different birthing methods and what to expect in various cultures.
Postpartum Customs: How to adapt to and integrate postpartum practices in your new home.
Pediatric Healthcare: Guidance on navigating local pediatric healthcare systems and finding the best care for your child.
Childcare Options: Explore daycare and babysitting services suited to your needs.
Support Networks: Learn how to build a community and find support from other expat mothers.
Expert Q&A: Advice from a expat psychologist, pediatrician, nutritionist, prenatal yoga instructor, and a lawyer.
Start your journey with Maternity Abroad and embrace the adventure of motherhood in a foreign land. This book provides the support and knowledge you need to thrive as a global parent.
Book to be released - Fall/2024
Here’s what people are saying about the book
“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.”
“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. ”