Yesterday I went to my complimentary cours de préparation à la naissance (birth preparation class). It was a one-on-one hour session with a midwife to discuss any concerns that I may have and provide her with my birth plan. This session and the remaining 6 courses are completely free - they are covered by the French Social Security. Of the remaining 6 courses, 2 of those are … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
What to Expect if Having a Baby Prematurely in France
With my scare the other day of my body being close to going into labor, I have done some serious thinking. Am I ready if she arrives sooner rather than later? What should I expect at the hospital and with the French administration? I know what to expect in the hospital for a normal delivery but have not paid attention to information regarding complications. I never thought … [Read more...]
Monthly Prenatal Visits at the Hospital is Best if Pregnant in France
If you are pregnant in France, I highly recommend seeing a midwife or doctor at the hospital that you will be delivering. I just had my first pregnancy complication and was very relieved to have everything straightened out within an hour. I go to the hospital that I will be delivering so I can get to know the midwives and doctor that will be taking care of me on the big day. … [Read more...]