Healthcare & Insurance
Essential info on France’s healthcare system and insurance—how to access care, understand coverage, choose providers, and navigate medical services as an expat.
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Maternity Leave in France: Your Guide to Congé Maternité
Everything you need to know about taking your maternity leave in France, from the length, what to expect before, during, and after as well as the different options if you need to extend your leave.
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Childbirth Preparation Classes in France: What to Expect
Your 7 childbirth preparation classes in France are covered 100% by the Assurance Maladie, no cost, no catch. Here's what the sessions cover, how to find a sage-femme near you, and what to expect from start to finish.
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Miscarriage in France: What to Expect and Your Rights
Miscarriage is not an easy topic to discuss. This is a subject that touches 1 in 8 women will experience a miscarriage. Here is my experience with a miscarriage in France.
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Pregnant in France: Early Prenatal Interview : Entretien Prénatal Précoce
The early prenatal interview, entretien prénatal précoce, is an appointment that allows conversation between you and your doctor/midwife about the pregnancy. This is a moment to ask any and all questions you may have.
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Your First Trimester Appointment in France: What to Expect
Here's what to expect at your first trimester appointment in France, ultrasound and all.
