My husband and I just moved from Bordeaux downtown to a small village in the north of France. Going from being within a 5 minute walk from cafés, restaurants, shopping and even a couple movie theaters to being around... nothing! There are about … [Continue reading]
Declaring Your Pregnancy in France
After not seeing one of my friends for a month around the holidays, the first thing she said to me was that I was glowing. Even though my period was due to arrive soon, I had a strange feeling about her comment. I ran to the pharmacy to grab a test … [Continue reading]
A Home Birth in France May Not Be an Option
Depending on where you live, having a home birth in France may not be an option. Insurance costs are too high for midwives to deliver babies from the homes, so few are available nationwide. In some cities, you may find a midwife (sage femme) who is … [Continue reading]
Switching Private Health Insurance
Even though France has social insurance, having private insurance helps a great deal - especially when you are pregnant! I actually fell and broke my finger within a week of finding out I was pregnant, so we have surely been getting our money's … [Continue reading]
Affordable Daycare in France for Children Over 3 Months Old
Yes, that is right! Single mothers or families with both working parents can rejoice, as there is such a thing as affordable daycare in France. The cost of daycare (crèche) is usually subsidized by the mairie and calculated based on your net … [Continue reading]