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Breastfeeding increases in France but still way behind UK and US

Almost three quarters of mothers now breastfeed their babies at birth in France, but health authorities say UK and US are still considerably ahead

Tax, gardens open, property form, strikes: Key dates in France in June

From neighbourhood parties to the annual music festival, we look at what is happening this month in France

Daughter pleads for missing French mum to ‘give us a sign’ she is okay

Karine Equivillon has not been seen since March 27

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The real history of Mother’s Day in France

The Fête des Mères takes place on the last Sunday of May most years in France

What’s coming up during this week in France (May 23)

This week sees prime minister Élisabeth Borne’s first cabinet meeting, the end of the Festival de Cannes, France’s Garden Birdwatch weekend, a bank holiday and more

Comment: ‘Mother’s guilt’ is alien to the French

‘All is set up here so family life can run smoothly without mum’

French MP wants disabled parking access for pregnant women

The change would only apply to the last three-months of pregnancy

Mother’s Day – How it is celebrated in France

Homemade gifts from young members of the family may be thin on the ground this year due to the lockdown - often these are made at school as part of projects - but companies are putting on a special effort to fill any gaps...

First 1,000 days of life crucial to a child’s future

As the government prepares to publish a major study on early years care in France, renowned paediatrician Arnault Pfersdorff explains that parents’ time is vital to the healthy development of a young child

Minister wants larger ‘no alcohol when pregnant’ logo

Health minister Agnès Buzyn has called for a larger “no alcohol when pregnant” warning logo on alcohol bottles in France, sparking criticism from producers who say it gives a bad impression of their products.

Petition on French paternity leave gathers support

A petition to extend the length of paternity leave in France is gathering support, with over 40 well-known personalities adding their names to the list.