The Inspiration Behind “Maternity Abroad” 🌍🤰

“Do what is best for you.”

Seven years ago, a dear friend told me this, long before I ever imagined becoming a mother.

When I finally had my daughter in Portugal, those words echoed in my mind. I was lucky—I found supportive doctors, kind nurses, and even a doula who guided me through each contraction. But even with all that, nothing prepared me for the paperwork, the health insurance maze, or the quiet 2 AM moments when doubt crept in.

That’s when I realized: I wasn’t the only one. Around the world, mothers were figuring out how to raise a child far from “home,” in different languages, with unfamiliar customs, and often without the family support they longed for.

Through my Brazilian podcast Maternidade Fora do Brasil, I heard their voices—brave, funny, sometimes heartbreaking.

Like Maria, in Australia, who fought through loneliness and now builds a vibrant community.

Or Cintia, who faced a rocky start in Portugal but eventually found her strength with the right medical team.

These stories deserved more than to disappear in a podcast feed. They needed to be gathered, honored, and shared. And that’s how Maternity Abroad was born.

💖 This book isn’t a manual. It’s a hug.

It’s for the mother who wonders if she’s strong enough.

For the woman who sits in a waiting room translating every word in her head.

For the parent who misses the comfort of family, but still finds ways to rise each day.

Inside, you’ll find:

✔ Real stories from expat mothers across the globe

✔ Insights from doctors, doulas, and specialists

✔ Honest talk about cultural differences in birth and postpartum

✔ Practical tips on healthcare, childcare, and building a support system

✔ Most of all, the reassurance that you’re not doing this alone

📖 Maternity Abroad is already in the hands of mothers in 13 countries—and I’d love for you to be next.

👉 Don’t wait until you’re lost and searching for answers. Start reading today, and find comfort in knowing you belong to something bigger.

💬 Now tell me: if you could give one piece of advice to a mom about to give birth abroad, what would it be?

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At a playground in Switzerland, I stopped myself from yelling when my daughter fell. That pause taught me this: raising a child abroad isn’t just about language. It’s about learning that love has an accent.

This chronicle is free to read.

🌍 Parenting abroad isn’t just logistics — it’s identity, belonging, and the quiet work of building a home away from home. Parenting Unpacked is here to hold your hand through it.

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