BIRTH IN

PORTUGAL

The HAVING A BABY in Portugal COURSE

The complete guide to a confident pregnancy and a supported birth abroad.

Expat Pregnancy & Birth in Portugal is your guide to navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with clarity and confidence. In this program, you'll learn what to expect from the Portuguese system, explore your birth options, understand your rights, and prepare for life with your baby—all with practical insights and support tailored for international families.

OLÁ, I’M ILIONA!

And this is my sweet family. We live in northern Portugal, next to the natural park of Gerês and 30 mins from the seaside. We settled here in 2018, after my PhD. We came back when I was already pregnant with my now +6y old son!

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Youtube INTERVIEW

HAVING A BABY IN PORTUGAL interview

with Mia Esmeriz from @learneuportuguese

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Podcast EPISODE

My BIRTH STORY AND PAIN-FREE LABOR interview with Charlotte from @motherspath

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Podcast EPISODE

CHILDBIRTH IN PORTUGAL interview with Justin West from @podcast_portugal

READ

Lemon Magazine ARTICLE

Invited featured article on MENSTRUAL HEALTH: “Summer bleed” by Iliona Wolfowicz.

Navigate pregnancy, birth, and motherhood in Portugal with CLARITY AND EASE.

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ACCESS to understanding the maternity system and BIRTH OPTIONS, to fostering a DEEPER CONNECTION with your child, these guides blend practical insights with a NATURAL, biologically aligned approach.

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