Independent family magazine

Maternitéam: clear guidance for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood

Maternitéam is an independent French-language magazine for expectant parents and young families. Our articles walk you through each stage in plain language, from the first weeks of pregnancy to your baby's first months.

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Where to start

Three tracks through the first year

Follow the weekly pregnancy progression, prepare for birth, or find everyday newborn routines. Each track links to practical articles and reliable public health resources.

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Pregnancy

Week by week

Changes in your body, practical planning and the questions that come up along the way.

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Preparation

Getting ready for birth

Planning your birth preferences, packing your maternity bag and keeping track of appointments.

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Newborn

Everyday baby care

Sleep rhythms, hygiene, feeding and development explained at a realistic, unhurried pace.

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Our editorial approach

Independent, careful and transparent

Maternitéam is an independent magazine. We are not an official medical body, a maternity hospital or a healthcare provider. We organize questions into clear articles, draw on official French public health documentation, and mark when information may change.

Every family's experience is different. Our articles are meant to prepare the conversation with your healthcare professional, never to replace it.

Begin with week one, at your own pace.

Our pregnancy guide follows your journey week by week.