We attended the 4th and final cours de preparation pour naissance (birth preparation class) with a sage-femme (midwife). I left this class feeling much more relaxed than I did with the last session. This time we discussed different positions for laboring and what to expect during my 4 or 5 day stay at the hospital. The sage-femme had us practice different positions for … [Read more...]
Our Second/Third Cours de Préparation Pour Naissance with a Sage-Femme
This was technically our second time going to the cours de preparation, but it is the third class in the series. We missed our first class due to a misunderstanding of location. The first class we went to made me feel comfortable and positive about what is in store for us on the big day, yet this recent class did quite the opposite! Now I am more nervous and anxious than … [Read more...]
Our First Cours de Préparation Pour Naissance with a Sage-Femme
This past Thursday was our first cours de préparation pour naissance (birth preparation course) with a sage femme (midwife). It was actually the second class out of four, but we missed the first class due to confusion of its location. We thought it would be at the hospital in the same room as the cours de préparation with the puéricultrice, but apparently, it was at a location … [Read more...]
Our First Cours de Preparation Pour Naissance with the Puéricultrice
Today we went to our first cours de preparation pour naissance (birth preparation course) with one of our hospital's puéricultrices (children's doctor). This is an optional class that is covered by social security and I definitely recommend you taking advantage of it! We ended up being a group of about 8 women and 2 men - nice that my husband was not the only man in … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your First French Cours de Préparation à la Naissance
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...]