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For pregnant women, France offers 16 weeks of maternity leave with 100% wage coverage. Those 16 weeks are split : 6 weeks before birth and 10 weeks after the date of presumed birth when you declared your pregnancy. You can also have the benefits of 2 weeks before the maternity leave if you have problems. Regarding abortion services, abortion is fully legal for 14 weeks of pregnancy/12 weeks of gestation. There are many clinics that provide abortions, and it's possible to even have your abortion covered by the state. | For pregnant women, France offers 16 weeks of maternity leave with 100% wage coverage. Those 16 weeks are split : 6 weeks before birth and 10 weeks after the date of presumed birth when you declared your pregnancy. You can also have the benefits of 2 weeks before the maternity leave if you have problems. Regarding abortion services, abortion is fully legal for 14 weeks of pregnancy/12 weeks of gestation. There are many clinics that provide abortions, and it's possible to even have your abortion covered by the state. | ||
For any question about sexuality, contraception, menstruation, STD, relationship, violences,... anyone can call the following phone number : (+33) 0800 08 11 11. It's free and anonymous and is run nationwide by the Mouvement Français pour le Planning Familial (Planned Parenthood). | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== <!--T:6--> | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== <!--T:6--> | ||
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* If you don't yet have a prescription for birth control, it can be easily obtained by visiting an ob/gyn even your local physician or a physician midwife can deliver your prescription. If you have a foreign prescription, you should bring your prescription and an empty packet, if possible, to a pharmacist for refill. You can say, “Pourriez-vous me dépanner avant que j’obtienne une nouvelle ordonnance?” They may sell you a 1-3 month supply, especially if you promise to go to a doctor soon. | * If you don't yet have a prescription for birth control, it can be easily obtained by visiting an ob/gyn even your local physician or a physician midwife can deliver your prescription. If you have a foreign prescription, you should bring your prescription and an empty packet, if possible, to a pharmacist for refill. You can say, “Pourriez-vous me dépanner avant que j’obtienne une nouvelle ordonnance?” They may sell you a 1-3 month supply, especially if you promise to go to a doctor soon. | ||
* In France, you can find many types of '''birth control pills''', including phasic pills, progestagen-only and combined pills. The brands available come from many countries, including France, Germany, USA, UK and Chile. Some brands you can find are Adépal, Cerazette, Cilest, Cycleane 30, Cycleane-20, Diane, Diane-35, Effiprev, Exluton, Harmonet, Jasmine, Jasminelle, Jasminellecontinu, Levonorgestrel, Ludeal Gé, Meliane, Melodia, Mercilon, Microval, Milli-Anovlar, Milligynon, Minesse, Minidril, Miniphase, Minulet, Moneva, Nordette, Ogyline, Ortho Novum 1/35, Phaeva, Planor, Qlaira, Tetragynon, Tri-Minulet, Triella, Trinordiol, Trinordiol 21, Varnoline, Yasmine and Yaz. | * In France, you can find many types of '''birth control pills''', including phasic pills, progestagen-only and combined pills. The brands available come from many countries, including France, Germany, USA, UK and Chile. Some brands you can find are Adépal, Cerazette, Cilest, Cycleane 30, Cycleane-20, Diane, Diane-35, Effiprev, Exluton, Harmonet, Jasmine, Jasminelle, Jasminellecontinu, Levonorgestrel, Ludeal Gé, Meliane, Melodia, Mercilon, Microval, Milli-Anovlar, Milligynon, Minesse, Minidril, Miniphase, Minulet, Moneva, Nordette, Ogyline, Ortho Novum 1/35, Phaeva, Planor, Qlaira, Tetragynon, Tri-Minulet, Triella, Trinordiol, Trinordiol 21, Varnoline, Yasmine and Yaz. | ||
* You can get the '''contraceptive implant'''. | * You can get the '''contraceptive implant'''. The only one in the market is Nexplanon. | ||
* You can get the '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', including Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml and Noristerat. | * You can get the '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', including Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml and Noristerat. | ||
* You can get an '''IUD'''. | * You can get an '''IUD'''. You can have copper IUD or hormonal IUD (Mirena or Jaydess). | ||
===Costs=== <!--T:14--> | ===Costs=== <!--T:14--> | ||
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'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. Copper IUDs can also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== <!--T:18--> | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== <!--T:18--> | ||
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In France, you can obtain emergency contraception (the morning after pill: "pilule du lendemain") without a prescription. There are no age restrictions. | In France, you can obtain emergency contraception (the morning after pill: "pilule du lendemain") without a prescription. There are no age restrictions. If you are under 18 years old, pharmacists must give you the emergency contraception for free (just tell him/her your age). Pharmacists cannot refuse to sell the emergency contraception to you. They can just ask you some questions to check that the emergency contraception fits your situation. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:20--> | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:20--> | ||
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You can buy pads, tampons and menstrual cups in France. For pads and tampons, you'll find them in grocery stores, chain store markets and in some pharmacies. You can find 100% cotton tampons in health food stores, but they're more expensive. If you're looking for menstrual cups, they are available in many pharmacies and stores in Paris and other French cities. You can also buy DivaCups at [http://www.boutiquebio.fr Boutique Bio], [http://www.raniania.fr Raniana] or [http://www.vivre-mieux.com Vivre-Mieux.com]. For LadyCups, check out [http://fr.ladyteen.eu/ LadyTeen], [http://www.ladycup.fr/ LadyCup.fr,] and [http://www.ctoobio.com CTOOBIO]. For Lunette, check out [http://lunacopine.fr/ Lunacopine]. | You can buy pads, tampons and menstrual cups in France. For pads and tampons, you'll find them in grocery stores, chain store markets and in some pharmacies. You can find 100% cotton tampons in health food stores, but they're more expensive. If you're looking for menstrual cups, they are available in many pharmacies and stores in Paris and other French cities. You can also buy DivaCups at [http://www.boutiquebio.fr Boutique Bio], [http://www.raniania.fr Raniana] or [http://www.vivre-mieux.com Vivre-Mieux.com]. For LadyCups, check out [http://fr.ladyteen.eu/ LadyTeen], [http://www.ladycup.fr/ LadyCup.fr,] and [http://www.ctoobio.com CTOOBIO]. For Lunette, check out [http://lunacopine.fr/ Lunacopine]. For the Meluna brand, check here [http://www.ferme-des-peupliers.fr/fr/429-meluna/ Meluna]. | ||
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* You can easily find tampons and menstrual pads in french supermarkets and pharmacies. Even though tampons without applicators are much more common, you can easily find tampons with cardboard or plastic applicators. | |||
If you use cups, there is a crowd-sourced database of cupsafe places: [https://cleanyourcup.com/localisation/france Clean Your Cup]. Cupsafe places are places like pubs, restaurants, museums, libraries, universities, whose toilets are equiped with a tap on the inside to rinse the cup freely. | * If you use cups, there is a crowd-sourced database of cupsafe places: [https://cleanyourcup.com/localisation/france Clean Your Cup]. Cupsafe places are places like pubs, restaurants, museums, libraries, universities, whose toilets are equiped with a tap on the inside to rinse the cup freely. | ||
• There are online stores that sell menstrual cups, such as [https://menstruelle.com/ MenstruELLE]. | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:52--> | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:52--> | ||
You can either do a gynecological exam (and pap test) with a "gynécologue"(gynecologist), with a "médecin généraliste" (physician), or with a "sage-femme" (midwife). And you can consult a "centre de planning familial", a family planning and advisory centre for advice and support. | You can either do a gynecological exam (and pap test) with a "gynécologue"(gynecologist), with a "médecin généraliste" (physician), or with a "sage-femme" (midwife). And you can consult a "centre de planning familial", a family planning and advisory centre for advice and support. | ||
To find a respectful and non-judging gynecologist, you can use this website that allows to locate them in France and/or by city, and to know the price they apply : https://gynandco.wordpress.com/trouver-une-soignante-2/trouver-une-soignante/ | |||
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The consultation cost is 28 € with a gynecologist and 23 € with a midwife. | The consultation cost is 28 € with a gynecologist and 23 € with a midwife. A pap smear test costs 15,40E. Most of tests and consultations are partially covered if you have the french health insurance (= "sécurité sociale") (70%) and a private health insurance. | ||
in some non profit associations, like The Planning familial, consultations and test are free if you are a minor (under 18), or for adults women without health insurance (migrants for example). | |||
==Pregnancy== <!--T:55--> | ==Pregnancy== <!--T:55--> | ||
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'''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion here]. | '''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion here]. | ||
The Mouvement Français pour le Planning Familial (Planned Parenthood) with the help of the government is running a national phone number : '''0800 08 11 11'''. The call is free and anonymous and counselors will answer you about abortion procedures, your questions and will provide you with address of healthcare facilities they know are good abortion providers. <ref>[http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/aide-avortement-numero-vert-sexualites-contraception-ivg.html]</ref> | The Mouvement Français pour le Planning Familial (Planned Parenthood) with the help of the government is running a national phone number : '''(+33) 0800 08 11 11'''. The call is free and anonymous and counselors will answer you about abortion procedures, your questions and will provide you with address of healthcare facilities they know are good abortion providers. <ref>[http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/aide-avortement-numero-vert-sexualites-contraception-ivg.html]</ref> | ||
PLEASE BE CAREFUL : Several french websites which look officials and offer a counseling phone number are run by anti-choice organization. They will give women fake information and try their best to scare the women so they don't abort. They might also call you back on your phone or your parents to talk to you again. A few of them : ivg.net, ecouteivg.org, avortementivg.com.. <ref> [http://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2013/02/25/les-anti-ivg-pratiquent-la-desinformation-sur-le-web_1838677_823448.html] </ref> | PLEASE BE CAREFUL : Several french websites which look officials and offer a counseling phone number are run by anti-choice organization. They will give women fake information and try their best to scare the women so they don't abort. They might also call you back on your phone or your parents to talk to you again. A few of them : ivg.net, ecouteivg.org, avortementivg.com.. <ref> [http://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2013/02/25/les-anti-ivg-pratiquent-la-desinformation-sur-le-web_1838677_823448.html] </ref> | ||
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French abortion laws were significantly liberalized in 2014. In the past, abortions were only permitted when continuing the pregnancy would put “her in a situation of distress.” With the changes | French abortion laws were significantly liberalized in 2014. In the past, abortions were only permitted when continuing the pregnancy would put “her in a situation of distress.” With the changes, women could access abortions on request.<ref>[http://time.com/3086892/france-abortion-law-gender-equality/ France Eases Abortion Restrictions in Sweeping Equality Law]</ref>. In 2016, the one week "reflexion period" was abolished. Under present law, only those women who have sought counseling are required to wait two days before they confirm their wish for an abortion. However, some hospitals will require a letter from a physician or family counselor before making an appointment. This is not legal, but widely required. | ||
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If you are seeking an abortion in France, you | If you are seeking an abortion in France, you can first visit a doctor (gynecologist or GP) or, better yet, go to a family planning center (CPEF). They will give you a counseling session (which is optional if you're an adult) and a medical certificate. Some clinics will ask for a two day "reflexion" period before you actually get the abortion (the law is somewhat unclear about this) but the one week reflexion period was abolished in January 2016. They can usually speed up the process if you're close to the 12 week gestation deadline. When looking for information in French regarding IVG, make sure you consult official governmental websites ending with .gouv.fr as there are many anti-abortion websites being promoted on search engines which divulge false information. http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/ is the main official website which lists all the places where you can go if you want to get an abortion or are thinking about getting one. From what we have heard and given the militant history of these places, if you're in Paris then the main Planning Familial HQ (10, rue Vivienne, 75002 PARIS, 01 42 60 93 20) and the clinique les Bluets (Hôpital Les Bluets - Trousseau, 6, rue Lasson,75012 PARIS) are two good places but there are plenty of others. You usually don't need an appointment. | ||
There is also a free and anonymous helpline 0 800 08 11 11 set up by the government and operated by the Planning Familial. | |||
In order to obtain an abortion, women have to make two appointments. If the woman is a non-emanciped minor (under 18), the consent of the parent is not required : she can have a abortion without her parents or legal represent knowing about it. The minor will, however, have to come with a person above 18 to the appointments (who can be a friend, other member of family or even a volunteer from Planning Familial/Planned Parenthood).<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> <ref> [http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/pour-les-mineures.html]</ref> | In order to obtain an abortion, women have to make two appointments. If the woman is a non-emanciped minor (under 18), the consent of the parent is not required : she can have a abortion without her parents or legal represent knowing about it. The minor will, however, have to come with a person above 18 to the appointments (who can be a friend, other member of family or even a volunteer from Planning Familial/Planned Parenthood).<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> <ref> [http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/pour-les-mineures.html]</ref> | ||
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==Other French Pages by city== | |||
[[Rennes]] | |||
==List of Additional Resources== <!--T:76--> | ==List of Additional Resources== <!--T:76--> | ||
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* [https://www.france.qrd.org/ La France Gaie et Lesbienne]: This is an LGBTQ website with a directory of queer associations in France, Belgium and Switzerland. | * [https://www.france.qrd.org/ La France Gaie et Lesbienne]: This is an LGBTQ website with a directory of queer associations in France, Belgium and Switzerland. | ||
* [http://womeninwar.org/wordpress/ Women in War]: "a non-profit organization and think-tank focusing on the role of gender in armed conflict." Established in Paris in 2008 by international feminist academics. | * [http://womeninwar.org/wordpress/ Women in War]: "a non-profit organization and think-tank focusing on the role of gender in armed conflict." Established in Paris in 2008 by international feminist academics. | ||
* [http://www.planning-familial.org/ Planning Familial]: website of the french equivalent of Planned Parenthood with lots of information about contraception, abortion, procedures... | |||
* [BMDOCTORS http://www.bmdoctors.com]: This website provides a directory of doctors in Morocco, Algeria and France. | |||
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