Giving birth and becoming a mother is generally a challenging experience involving mental and physical changes.

However, when this experience takes place in a different context/country, the challenge usually becomes even greater. This experience is accompanied by a lack of social and/or family support, leading in some cases to feelings of isolation, confusion and loneliness. In the academic literature, we find very little information and data on parenthood or motherhood in a migration environment. Moreover, few services are offered to support international mothers and foreign families.

As indicated by most participants of Mothering across Borders dialogue series, their motivation to participate was based on their need to step away from their loneliness and to take time for themselves from their overwhelming maternal role.