Having a Baby in France, Episode 276

<p>On today's episode of the podcast I talk with Shauna Dinsart about her recent experience of having a baby in France. Shauna shares how most things went better than her expectations, but she thinks France needs more awareness of post-partum depression.</p> <p>After the interview you'll also hear my update on how things are proceeding in France with the Covid-19 pandemic. For as much as I love to travel and I love to tell people about France, for me it boils down to this: would you rather be stuck at home or in a hospital bed? These are our only choices right now.</p> <h5><a href="mailto:%20annie@joinusinfrance.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joinusinfrance/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/addictedtofrance/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.fr/France_Travel_Podcast/">Pinterest</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisPodcast">Twitter</a></h5> <p> </p> <div class="adbox">Did you get my <a href= "https://voicemap.me/authors/annie-sargent">VoiceMap</a> Paris tours yet? They are designed for people who want to see the best of Paris neighborhoods <em><strong>and</strong></em> put what they are looking at into historical context. There are so many great stories in Paris. Don't walk right past them without having a clue what happened there! You can buy them directly from the VoiceMap app or click <a href="https://joinusinfrance.com/audiotours/">here</a> to order activation codes at the podcast listener discount price.</div> <p> </p> <h3>Discussed in this Episode</h3> <ul> <li>[04:01] Why did Shauna have her baby in France?</li> <li>[06:46] Will you get good care if you have a baby in France?</li> <li>[07:24] In France they give frequent ultrasounds</li> <li>[08:34] Having a baby in France is not expensive even if you don't have insurance</li> <li>[10:26] Some French doctors charge more</li> <li>[13:52] American expats who live in France dread getting sick while visiting the US</li> <li>[16:04] Having a baby in France was a positive experience</li> <li>[17:53] French d