You’re an expat and you’re gonna Give Birth in Portugal
This information will be interesting for you if:
You’re an expat and you’re gonna Give Birth in Portugal
You are not sure how to navigate the Portuguese Birth System.
You’re not sure if anyone is really understanding your wishes.
You like the idea “Building Parenthood Together”
You don’t yet have your birth plan.
You just want a smooth birth.
Practical expat information about the
Portuguese Birth System
Essential expat information to have a home birth, including a list of certified midwives in Portugal
I’ve never met anyone that was disappointed to receive birth photos and video of their childbirth, but I know some which regret not having birth photos of their first baby.
The birth of a baby is one of the most significant moments in a family’s life, and having this moment professionally captured can bring numerous benefits not only on an emotional level but also practically.
The images captured by a birth photographer are much more empowering and therefore meaningful to the woman, than those taken by the doula or a family member such as the father.
Ideally the birth photographer and videographer is someone who understands the immense significance of the occasion, and is familiar with the physiology of childbirth, so that he/she can carry out his/her work without interfering with your labor and your team.
Every family that chooses a birth photographer, besides ensuring a professional job, also ensures that mother, father, and the moments of complicity, between them and the team are captured.
I am a Portuguese-certified doula located in Lisbon, and a childbirth, motherhood, and family photographer and videographer all wrapped in one, and a current member of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers.
After several years attending birth, I developed a doula supporting program based on the body-mind system relationship that is also inspired on the knowledge acquired while studying Yoga, mindfulness, Thai Yoga Massage, and Nutrition. A program developed to put the oxitocyn factor as the main tool for every women experience an empowering birth and gently welcome their baby earthside.
Being a doula, a birth photographer and videographer it’s how I choose to inspire and empower families and women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and support them in their individual choices.
International certified birth and postpartum doula
Member of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers
Guidance to transcend the mind´s illusions towards the power of true self discovery
A heart-centered teaching about baby´s blue print
Our lives are largely a reflection of our choices and priorities.
Practice and consistency bring mastery to our lifes
Practical expat information about the
Portuguese Birth System
Essential expat information to have a home birth, including a list of certified midwives in Portugal
As a doula I support women and couples during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and document their beautiful journey through photography and film.
