There are a plethora of fantastic maternity services in Lyon (called services de maternitĂ©), providing support for pregnant expat mums and new parents when having a baby in Lyon.Â
Healthcare and Maternity Services in Lyon
Lyon is home to various highly regarded public and private hospitals offering a wide range of pregnancy services, with good paediatric and obstetrics departments. Several maternity clinics in Lyon city centre have English-speaking doctors or access to translation services, ideal for foreign residents.
Doulas and Professional Maternity Nurses in Lyon
There is a growing demand for qualified maternity nurses and doulas in Lyon, offering parents personalised pre and post natal support at home with all aspects of adjusting to life with a tiny baby. There are also numerous alternative therapists in Lyon, working in a range of fields to support women. There is extensive support available when preparing for pregnancy (la grossesse) to birth (l’accouchement) and motherhood (la maternité) in Lyon.
This is the MumAbroad.com directory of recommended maternity services in Lyon and resources for pregnant women and new mums. If you have a recommendation for this section please get in touch via email info@mumabroad.com
To read more about the French healthcare system, visit the MumAbroad.com relocation guide for expat families moving to France.
PREGNANCY, MATERNITY CLINICS AND HAVING A BABY IN LYON
The Virtual Midwife
Karen Wilmot is a midwife on a mission to to address the Internet as part of the larger health communication system, and restore normality to childbirth through effective education. She launched The Virtual Midwife in 2014 as an online service ...
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Carré Junior
Carré Junior is a hair salon specifically for little ones in the heart of Lyon. With over 10 years experience, their know how and unique approach to cutting hair is specifically adapted to children and young people. Toddlers choose their own ...
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Yellow Flamingo
Yellow Flamingo is an online concept store and lifestyle e-boutique showcasing new trends in homeware and fashion for infants and children, created by entrepreneurial mum Marie Estelle. Yellow Flamingo stocks a carefully curated selection of unique ...
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The Association Musicale Crescendo
The Association Musicale Crescendo has been running instrument lessons and music classes for over a decade. They offer classes at home and around the city. Most musical instruments are learned from around age 6, but after many requests from ...
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Bébé & Confidences
Bébé & Confidences was created by mumpreneur Kelly Champinot, a baby planner and sleeping consultant. Bébé & Confidences is a unique services that provides families with support from the beginning of their pregnancy to their return home and ...
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Le Petit Pousse
Le Petit Pousse is a boutique created by SĂ©verine and Emmanuelle, two mums from Lyon seeking a unique and creative way to hold onto precious objects and memories from a child’s early years. At the heart of their brand is the “BĂ©bĂ©othèque&; ...
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La Fabullerie
La Fabullerie is a new, trendy cafe for parents and children in Lyon located a stone’s throw from Place Carnot. The cafĂ© and restaurant is dedicated to families, with activities for all. La Fabullerie has a packed schedule of diverse ...
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Les Mamans Poules
Les Mamans Poules is a wonderful “café poussette”, or child friendly café, for parents and little ones to play, relax and socialise together. Founded by two mums who wanted to offer a welcoming place for urban parents, the cafe includes a nursery ...
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L’Atelier du Futur Papa
L’Atelier du Futur Papa is the first school in France dedicated to helping future dads feel ready for the arrival of a new baby. Their coaching is based on a combination of theory and practical skills including tips and tricks, first aid ...
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Priti Yoga
Laeticia is a friendly, experienced yoga instructor offering specially adapted prenatal yoga classes for pregnant women at home. These calming sessions are an ideal way for women to connect with their body and practice self care throughout their ...
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