Welcome to MOTHERHOOD IN FRANCE!
Doula - Perinatale & parentale support in France 🇨🇵
A Mission: To Guide, Support and Inspire You
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or navigating life with little ones in a new country, you are not alone. Here, you’ll find support, practical advice, community and more.
EXPLORE YOUR JOURNEY
Pregnant in France
You’re Pregnant in France. You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Navigate your pregnancy journey in France with confidence. From understanding medical appointments, costs, and legal rights to finding mental and emotional support. I offer one-on-one sessions to ensure you feel supported and empowered throughout your pregnancy.
Choose the right support for you!
Every pregnancy journey is different.
Depending on where you are right now, you can choose focused clarity or ongoing support.
1:1 Clarity Session (1h30)
Designed for a specific need or question.
This session is ideal if you’re feeling stuck or confused about one particular topic and need clear, personalised guidance whether it’s preparing for labour, understanding pain management options, birth choices in France, hormones and emotions, or a key moment in your pregnancy journey.
We focus on what matters right now, so you leave with clarity, reassurance, and concrete next steps.
4 Months Program
For women who want support beyond a single conversation.
This program offers continuous guidance throughout pregnancy: understanding your body and hormones, preparing for labour and pain, emotional support, navigating birth in France, and planning for postpartum.
Perfect if you want to feel supported, prepared, and confident not just informed from pregnancy to early motherhood.
👉 If you’re unsure, start with a clarity session. It’s often the first step before committing to longer support.
Post-partum in France
Just Had a Baby in France? Let’s Find the Support You Need
Your post-partum journey matters. I’m here to help you navigate administrative tasks, ensure you don’t miss any important steps, and provide mental support during this delicate phase. With personalized guidance, you can feel more at ease and confident.
Parenting in France
Becoming a Parent in France? Get Support in English.
From the first steps into parenthood to the daily challenges of raising a child in a new country, we offer individual virtual sessions to support you emotionally and practically. From choosing a crèche to understanding the school system, you’ll find guidance and reassurance every step of the way.
Who am I ?
Coucou, I'm Johanna Esprey!
I’m Johanna, a certified doula supporting English-speaking women living in France through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early motherhood.
Becoming a mother in a foreign country can feel overwhelming the language, the medical system, the administration, the cultural differences… and often, the loneliness of being far from family and familiar support. My role is to walk alongside you through this journey, helping you understand how maternity works in France, prepare for birth with confidence, and feel emotionally supported every step of the way.
I offer bilingual (English & French) guidance, emotional support, birth preparation, postpartum planning, and creative workshops designed to help you reconnect with your body, your intuition, and your confidence all while navigating the French system calmly and clearly.
Here, you’ll find a safe, judgment-free space where your questions are welcome, your choices are respected, and your experience matters.
Johanna, Your Frenchie Doula