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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, Rut ...
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In this Part 2 of their birth story, Nicky and Matt share about the end of their pregnancy, the birth and the postpartum period, along with what it was like to work with a (virtual) doula and an IBCLC. In the 36th week of pregnancy Nicky was diagnosed with gestational hypertension that quickly progressed into pre-eclampsia. From an induction, to ja…
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In this Part 1 of their story, Nicky and Matt share their experience receiving a devastating diagnosis during the second trimester of their pregnancy. Their much-desired daughter, Lucy, has Trisomy-9, a chromosomal disorder that is often incompatible with life. Language barriers, Nicky’s rare blood type, and many other factors complicate their jour…
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In this week's episode, Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) discuss an important but often overlooked aspect of choosing the right birthing assistance for you: certification. Specifically, they discuss what it takes to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) like Jacquelyn, and what that certification means for the prospecti…
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Comfort Measures During Birth | EP27 Jacquelyn & Ruth dive into the topic of comfort measures during the birthing process--what are they, how can they help, and what are some simple & easy items you can throw in your hospital bag for your next trip to Labor & Delivery. Download or print out the accompanying pdf here: HABIC Comfort Measures Packing …
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In this double birth story episode, Rebekah shares the similarities and differences between her two pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding experiences. In addition, she vulnerably addresses cultural issues that came up with her Chinese in-laws, the struggle she felt in bonding with her daughter, and what it was like to introduce her son to his big …
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Jacquelyn and Ruth share their experiences and the top 5 things which surprised them when they first visited and gave birth in Chinese hospitals. There's something for everyone here, whether you're going for a checkup, a major procedure, or giving birth! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @Havin…
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In the first episode of Season 2 of the Having a Baby in China Podcast, Jacquelyn and Ruth report back on the last 6 months, including which of their "Time Tested Tips for Traveling with Tiny Tots" were most effective. *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram Check out…
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In this finale of the first season of the HABIC podcast, Jacquelyn and Ruth draw on their shared wisdom of experiences traveling internationally with children and offer some time-tested tips they've used to make the journey go smoother. Enjoy this final episode of the first season of the Having a Baby in China Podcast, and we'll be back in the Fall…
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In this candid conversation, Louise, Jacquelyn and Ruth discuss why the AAP and NICE have differing recommendations regarding co-sleeping; the varied definitions of co-sleeping, bed sharing, and surface sharing; and how to minimize risks wherever and however you choose for your baby to sleep. Trigger Warning: As necessary for this discussion, we fr…
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Join Jacquelyn & Ruth as they answer YOUR listener submitted questions on topics ranging from what diagnostic tests are necessary during pregnancy to permitted practices surrounding alcohol and breastfeeding to how and when you should consider weaning. Get ready for some real talk from the Ladies of HABIC! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Websi…
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of potentially triggering topics including mental health, depression, suicidal ideation, and infant mortality. Listener discretion is advised. Join Jacquelyn & Ruth in their frank discussion with psychologist Mirian Bonomi, LP, MS, about perinatal depression and other mood disorders. Learn the diffe…
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Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and settle in with the Ladies of HABIC in this double-length episode where Jacquelyn & Ruth interview two-time mom and China birth veteran Jordyn on the importance of advocating for oneself in the lead-up to giving birth in a Chinese hospital, especially if your goal is "as natural as possible". You don't want t…
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Talking Everything YueSao | EP18 From common questions like "What is zuo yuezi?" and "Do I need a YueSao?" to the pros and cons of a YueSao Center, Jacquelyn and Ruth deep dive into this oft-requested cultural topic. Further Reading from the National Library of Medicine: Influence of Cultural Beliefs on Infant Feeding, Postpartum and Childcare Prac…
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Follow along with Jacquelyn & Ruth as they answer YOUR listener submitted questions. Have a question? Submit it via Instagram or Facebook, and Jacquelyn & Ruth will answer it in the next HABIC Q&A Podcast! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram Find Having A Baby in …
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In this episode of the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Jacquelyn and Ruth discuss realistic expectations for a Chinese birth experience, and Ruth has a hot take on the traditional birthing liturgy. *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram Check out Having a Baby in Chi…
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Join Jacquelyn and Ruth for a frank discussion with Mandy on the power of childbirth education for all women, the importance of the birthing space to a woman's experience, and the proper way to integrate the birthing partner into the birthing space. Find Mandy Online: We Are Making Mothers Follow @makingmothers on Instagram For Further Study Read: …
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"Birth Under Lockdown" w/ Dools & Jarred - China Birth Stories 03 | EP14 This week, Jacquelyn and Ruth interview Dools and Jarred about their birth experience near Shanghai under COVID lockdown restrictions. From navigating roadblocks and e-bikes to confronting the Myth of the Perfect Epidural, laugh along as this international couple's breezy stor…
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In this episode of the Having A Baby in China Podcast, Jacquelyn (CBC) and Ruth (CD) opine on the fallacy of due dates and discuss some considerations for when or whether to induce. Ruth shares a bit of the story of her own induction, and many side topics are explored. Come join us! More information on the Arrive Trial found here: https://evidenceb…
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In this episode of the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Andrea, Childbirth Doula & Water Birth Practitioner, shares the story of her very first birthing experience, which took place in China 11 years ago. Determined to have her baby at the international hospital in Shanghai, Andrea and her husband set out from Ningbo on what should have been a two h…
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In this explosive and wide-ranging interview, we sit down with Dr. Leila to discuss the importance of the first 24 hours after birth, tips to prepare for breastfeeding, and what it's like being a pediatrician and an IBCLC in China. Dr. Leila gives it to us straight! "[Formula] has this hugely sedative effect on the brain, and then the baby sleeps. …
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In this 10th(!) episode of the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Jacquelyn (CBC) and Ruth (CD) talk with Andrea, Childbirth Doula & Water Birth Practitioner, about cultural differences between China and the West within the medical system that a birthing person and their partner may encounter, and the value of self-advocacy throughout the birthing exp…
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In this short Chinese New Year episode, Jacquelyn and Ruth send their holiday greetings along with surprise guest Shelley. Together they discuss three common Chinese New Year traditions they have experienced over the years. Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @havingababyinchina on Instagram Check ou…
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Although sometimes medically necessary, it can be tough and scary to be separated from your infant. Trying to establish a good breastfeeding relationship while separated may feel impossible, but HABIC's Jacquelyn (Certified Breastfeeding Counselor) is here to help. In this candid conversation with Ruth, Jacquelyn discusses ways to establish a healt…
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Join Jacquelyn (CBC) and Ruth (CD) in their breezy discussion with special guest Betsy, an expat living in China, about her positive vaginal birth experience at an international hospital. This was Betsy's fourth child, but her first born in China. Listen along and laugh as Betsy shares her thoughts, emotions, and challenges during her first time gi…
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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 pr…
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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/la…
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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 stud…
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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 intera…
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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 f…
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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 …
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