Preparing for your first conversation with Amélie

Start with your expectations

Each take a moment to note what you would like to understand. You can then choose two or three questions to discuss together. You do not need to have a fully defined plan already.

To start the conversation: what interests you about this programme? How would you like this preparation to fit into your daily life? What would you like to hear from Amélie before committing?

Understand the format

Support begins with a free 30-minute introductory session by telephone. You then plan the next steps with Amélie according to your needs, with no fixed number of sessions. Support sessions last 1 hour 30 minutes and are offered by video call or in Brive-la-Gaillarde.

Explore the pathway’s five movements and note which ones raise questions. You can discuss your resources in times of stress, mutual support, birth and your first bearings as parents.

Discuss practical arrangements together

Before the conversation, compare your availability and your preferred format. The aim is to identify what you need to discuss, without setting a schedule that has not yet been agreed.

• Which times might work for both partners?
• Would you prefer video calls or in-person sessions in Brive?
• What practical information do you still need to plan ahead?

Keep your practical questions at hand

You can ask how appointments are arranged, how the materials are introduced and which terms apply to the support offered. If something is unclear, note it down so you can return to it before making a decision.

The introductory session is free and lasts 30 minutes by telephone. It gives you time to get to know each other, ask questions and discuss the next steps together.