The service puts members in touch with other members who have had similar experiences, as well as providing details on helpful support organisations and contacts. This service provides information to help members with choosing a hospital or clinic in which to give birth, or finding a particular specialist or health care practitioner. They include comments on experiences of maternity facilities or medical services in Paris and the suburbs, often with helpful information on whether or not practitioners speak English, their location and fees. Please note, this is a telephone service and the registers are not available as printed documents. The classes cover a wide range of topics relating to pregnancy, birth and the early days with a new baby.
Partners are welcome to attend.
Separate refresher courses are occasionally available for women who are pregnant with their second or subsequent babies. There is a charge for this service and early reservation is recommended as classes are subject to the availability of instructors. The counsellors offer support and help over the telephone to anyone with feeding queries or seeking reassurance. Breastfeeding counsellors also hold regular question and answer talks. The service helps to explain the different options available when choosing a school or education system and how the French primary education system works.