Giving Birth Abroad with Ana Cuchi Gracia

How do you navigate something as intimate, personal, and BIG as becoming a parent, when you’re in another country and don’t speak the language?  “There's so many layers to giving birth abroad. Yes, birth is birth. Definitely we all agree. But you definitely need a set of extra tools.” Ana shares some of what she’s learned through her own journey to parenthood, through listening to others’ stories, and through her training to become a newborn care specialist and a doula. In this episode we talk about Doula what? Confusion between a doula, midwife, maternity nurse, newborn care specialist, nanny, babysitter, etc.; Using your voice to channel your energy in pregnancy, birth and postpartum; Surprising challenges + surprisingly easy ways to help it go smoother; and so much more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  My Birth Story Abroad (also on instagram)- Ana Cuchi Gracia’s project collecting expat women’s stories Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth La Voz en el Parto - chanting for pregnancy, birth and postpartum The Virtual Midwife Karen Wilmot La Leche League - find your local group, Leader, or find a group holding meetings online Book Now for your free consultation - you could have a "doula for change and transition" RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a transcript. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Ana is a Spaniared in Budapest who’s passionate about creating a community of support for mothers abroad. In My Birth Story Abroad she’s collecting women’s stories from around the world to share knowledge and experiences to encourage each other. With a background in translation and interpretation, Ana taught at international schools and has now pivoted to personal support for mothers… soon to be a newborn care specialist and a doula. CONNECT with Ana: Website: www.anacuchigracia.com Email Ana Instagram: @MyBirthStoryAbroad ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit “Apply Now.” CONNECT WITH KIM:  Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Book Now for your free consultation to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate referrals. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Living an international life and raising kids abroad is amazing … and it can get intense! Being so far away from loved ones, the constant rounds of goodbyes, piecing together a cohesive education at multiple international schools, the eventual transition to university with its own brand of culture shock … and that’s only a few of the factors adding complexity for globally mobile families. I’m on a mission to raise a healthier generation of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) - and the parents who raise them! That means making sure you know the pitfalls to avoid, and giving you practical measures that really help. I’ll draw on my experience raising 3 TCKs, reading and research, experiences of friends and colleagues, including many international school teachers, counselors, seasoned coaches, artists and others doing fantastic work to ease the lives of expats around the globe. I believe we’re stronger together. Join me for a heart to heart, full of warmth and compassion... for you and for me… because honestly I’m figuring it out as I go along, just like most parents! For more, see https://resilientexpats.com, and come hang out with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ResilientExpats/); hearing from you would make my day!