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Why This American Mom Was Stunned By French Maternity Care (And You Will Be Too!)
Manage episode 479029344 series 1086807
Ever wondered what it's like to be pregnant in a foreign country? In this episode, Carlie chats with Sarah, an American living near Paris who recently welcomed her baby daughter Laura into the world.
Sarah takes us through her entire French pregnancy journey - from those first nervous blood tests to her unexpected emergency C-section. She shares the real differences between French and American maternity care, including the shocking perks (priority cards that let you skip lines!), excellent healthcare coverage, and those amazing 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
You'll hear about the French approach to prenatal appointments, midwife care, and what really happens in French hospitals (spoiler: they actually encouraged her to eat a burger before delivery!).
Whether you're planning a move abroad, expecting a baby, or just curious about healthcare differences around the world, Sarah's story offers both practical advice and emotional insights into one of life's biggest adventures... in a foreign language!
#expatlife #moveabroad #france
00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback
00:20 Meet Sarah: An American in Paris
01:38 Sarah's Journey to France
04:06 Discovering Pregnancy in France
07:33 Navigating Prenatal Care
11:54 Childbirth Classes and Preparation
15:49 Hospital Choices and Birth Plans
18:57 Sarah's Birth Experience
29:04 Quick Birth Experience
30:59 Hospital Stay and Recovery
32:46 Newborn Care and Challenges
34:26 Support from Nursing Staff
38:04 Navigating French Healthcare
42:56 Unique Aspects of French Pregnancy
52:11 Maternity Leave and Benefits
54:26 Final Thoughts and Resources
Sarah's blog - https://abuckeyeinparis.com
Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abuckeyeinparis
156 episodes
Manage episode 479029344 series 1086807
Ever wondered what it's like to be pregnant in a foreign country? In this episode, Carlie chats with Sarah, an American living near Paris who recently welcomed her baby daughter Laura into the world.
Sarah takes us through her entire French pregnancy journey - from those first nervous blood tests to her unexpected emergency C-section. She shares the real differences between French and American maternity care, including the shocking perks (priority cards that let you skip lines!), excellent healthcare coverage, and those amazing 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
You'll hear about the French approach to prenatal appointments, midwife care, and what really happens in French hospitals (spoiler: they actually encouraged her to eat a burger before delivery!).
Whether you're planning a move abroad, expecting a baby, or just curious about healthcare differences around the world, Sarah's story offers both practical advice and emotional insights into one of life's biggest adventures... in a foreign language!
#expatlife #moveabroad #france
00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback
00:20 Meet Sarah: An American in Paris
01:38 Sarah's Journey to France
04:06 Discovering Pregnancy in France
07:33 Navigating Prenatal Care
11:54 Childbirth Classes and Preparation
15:49 Hospital Choices and Birth Plans
18:57 Sarah's Birth Experience
29:04 Quick Birth Experience
30:59 Hospital Stay and Recovery
32:46 Newborn Care and Challenges
34:26 Support from Nursing Staff
38:04 Navigating French Healthcare
42:56 Unique Aspects of French Pregnancy
52:11 Maternity Leave and Benefits
54:26 Final Thoughts and Resources
Sarah's blog - https://abuckeyeinparis.com
Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abuckeyeinparis
156 episodes
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