Having A Baby In China Podcast

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Having a baby overseas can be scary. We're here to help!

In the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Jacquelyn Carman (CBC, CBI) and Certified Birth Doula Ruth Greene (CD, CBI), share their hard-won wisdom and insights gained from personal experience and combined decades of coming alongside women and international couples during the pre- peri- and post-natal periods of their childbearing journeys while living in the People's Republic of China. Join Jacquelyn, Ruth, and their guests as they relate true, personal stories of birthing babies and raising kids while living abroad in the Middle Kingdom.

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Episodes

Pregnancy & COVID - A Discussion w/ Dr. Gloria Vreeland, MD | EP06

If you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant, you may be experiencing high levels of anxiety about potentially contracting COVID-19. In this episode of the Having a Baby In China Podcast, Jacquelyn (CBC) and Ruth (CD) have a frank discussion with Dr. Gloria Vreeland, MD, of Shanghai United Family Hospital about risks and concerns surrounding pregnancy and COVID-19. Bonus! Jacquelyn & Ruth revisit the topic of perceived low-milk supply when breastfeeding with COVID-19. About Dr. Vreeland ...

Jan 04, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023!

From all of us at Having A Baby In China, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your 2023 be filled with all the breast! Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all: https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing

Dec 28, 2022•2 min

COVID-19 & Breastfeeding | EP05

In this episode, Ruth interviews Jacquelyn (CBC) on breastfeeding when you suspect you or your baby may have contracted Covid. This wide-ranging interview covers danger signs to watch for, why there are different opinions surrounding breastfeeding and medicine, co-sleeping while sick, and the ongoing Covid situation in China. Links for further study: The Safe Sleep Seven (La Leche League International) Dehydration and Your Child (Cleveland Clinic) Breastfeeding & COVID-19 (World Health Organ...

Dec 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

5 Things to Know When Having A Baby In China | EP04

With much laughter and sharing of personal stories, Jacquelyn and Ruth discuss their Top 5 (10? 12?) Things to Know and Be Aware of When Having a Baby in China. Number 3 will surprise you! Whether you’re giving birth in China or bringing a baby over from another country, you’ll want to hear what they have to say in order to anticipate common interactions and avoid cultural misunderstandings. Listen now! Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Check out Havin...

Dec 14, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Considerations when Choosing Where to Give Birth | EP03

Join Jacquelyn and Ruth as they discuss some of the factors you should take into account when choosing where to give birth in China. From considerations of environment to family situation to hospital staff, it's important to recognize your personal values when comparing birthing options. Plus, Ruth shares a funny cross-cultural anectdote from her first birthing experience in China. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face wherever you're listening today. Visit the Having a Baby in China Website:...

Dec 07, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

What are the options for having a baby in China? | EP02

In this episode, Jacquelyn & Ruth discuss various options for having a baby in China, including public hospitals, private hospitals, international hospitals, clinics, and the possibility of traveling. Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all: https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing...

Nov 29, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Who Is the Having A Baby In China Podcast? | EP01

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Having A Baby In China Podcast! Jacquelyn and Ruth introduce themselves and share a little bit of their birth stories in China and how the HavingABabyInChina.com website came to be formed.

Nov 21, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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