marlène Schiappa Expecting Third Child, Shares Baby Bump Photo
French Minister Delegate for Social Economy and Associations Marlène Schiappa is preparing to welcome her third child, recently sharing a photograph of her visibly pregnant belly on Instagram. The announcement comes as Schiappa,51,intends to minimize maternity leave,opting to continue her professional duties for three weeks following the birth.
Schiappa, who is already mother to two daughters born in 2007 and 2012 from a previous marriage to Cédric bruguière, emphasized that her decision is a personal one. “This is not an example that I give, each woman does as she can, and as she wants according to her working conditions, her health, her state, spirit, those around her, her finances, etc.,” she wrote. The minister’s choice reflects a broader conversation surrounding work-life balance and the evolving expectations of mothers in public life.
In a 2022 interview with Gala magazine, Schiappa described herself as a “very protective mother, quite fused with my daughters,” acknowledging a past tendency to be overly involved in her eldest daughter’s life. She noted her daughter is now 15 and seeking more independence. “I’m a bit sensitive!” she added.
The article was written in collaboration with 6Medias.