Bonjour mes amis,

I've recently welcomed a baby boy into the world, quel bonheure!, via the French system. Here are some of my thoughts on the (positive) experience.

Pregnancy and Birth in France
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art181907.asp

And in another vein, a look at the noticeable gender gap when it comes to which sports are acceptable for women to play. A call to arms, little girls put down your dolls.

Gender Gap in Sports
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44209.asp

Take care,
Melissa Demiguel, French Culture Editor
http://frenchculture.bellaonline.com