Having a baby overseas can be scary. We&#39;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&#39;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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In this week&#39;s episode, Jacquelyn (IBCLC) &amp; 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 prospective breastfeeding parent. This is one highly informative episode you need to hear! Plus, Jacquelyn reads a warm and encouraging review from one of our listeners! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all!

What it takes to become an IBCLC

What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Why Should I Want One? | EP28

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Comfort Measures During Birth | EP27 Jacquelyn &amp; Ruth dive into the topic of comfort measures during the birthing process--what are they, how can they help, and what are some simple &amp; easy items you can throw in your hospital bag for your next trip to Labor &amp; Delivery. Download or print out the accompanying pdf here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mXjoxHNDNoqsWB2Zwk6UcWfnMWd9Yn_z/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">HABIC Comfort Measures Packing List</a>  *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

7 Simple & Easy Items to Include in Your Hospital Bag

Comfort Measures During Birth | EP27

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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 sister! This episode is packed full of laughs, unexpected turns, and insightful tips for navigating a cross cultural relationship. *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Navigating Cross-Cultural Relationships During and After Pregnancy

Two Different Births at Public Hospitals w/ Rebekah - China Birth Stories 05 | EP26

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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&#39;s something for everyone here, whether you&#39;re going for a checkup, a major procedure, or giving birth! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

What to Expect and Know Before You Go

5 Things That Will Surprise You About Chinese Hospitals | EP25

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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 &#34;Time Tested Tips for Traveling with Tiny Tots&#34; were most effective. *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Looking Back at Traveling with Toddlers

We're Back! First Episode of 2024 | EP24

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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&#39;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&#39;ll be back in the Fall with more great content, including interviews and lots of need-to-know information! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Summer Travel Tips for Families on the Go!

Ten Time-Tested Tips for Traveling w/ Tiny Tots | EP23

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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 frequently talk about infant cot death and how to lower a baby’s risk of SUIDS. If at any point you find yourself triggered or bothered by the information, please stop and seek further support. We are available to answer your questions and concerns privately, you can find our contact by following the links below. <a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng194/resources/postnatal-care-pdf-66142082148037" rel="nofollow">NICE Guidelines</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-parenting/post/co-sleeping-with-butcher-knives-are-these-milwaukee-psas-overkill/2011/11/16/gIQA7tmKiN_blog.html" rel="nofollow">Baby sleeping with knife campaign information</a> Further Resources: <a href="https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/</a><a href="https://www.basisonline.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.basisonline.org.uk/</a><a href="https://llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/" rel="nofollow">https://llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/</a><a href="https://llli.org/resources/sweet-sleep/" rel="nofollow">https://llli.org/resources/sweet-sleep/</a> *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

A discussion on the safety of co-sleeping

Exploring the Evidence on Bed-sharing w/ Louise Roy, CLEC(UCSD), CLD(CBI) | EP22

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Join Jacquelyn &amp; 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 Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Diagnostic tests, alcohol, and breastfeeding

Answering Listener Questions, Round 2 | EP21

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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 &amp; Ruth in their frank discussion with psychologist Mirian Bonomi, LP, MS, about perinatal depression and other mood disorders. Learn the difference between post-partum depression vs &#34;baby blues&#34;, how to spot red flags that could indicate professional help is needed, and where to get help as an expat living in China. *** German-language film, <a href="https://cineuropa.org/en/film/83857/" rel="nofollow">&#34;Das Fremde in Mir/The Stranger in Me&#34;</a> If you or someone you know is seeking personal support in the area of mental health, please contact Community Center of Shanghai.Email: <a href="mailto:counseling@communitycenter.cn" rel="nofollow">counseling@communitycenter.cn</a>WeChat: CCS-counseling *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Psychological Concerns in the Perinatal Period

Perinatal Mood Disorders w/ Mirian Bonomi, LP, MS | EP20

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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 &amp; 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 &#34;as natural as possible&#34;. You don&#39;t want to miss this one! As mentioned in the show, Lisa, CD(DONA) is a long-time expat resident of Chengdu, providing doula services to the wider community there. Contact her on WeChat - ChengduDoula<a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/listings/doulas-in-china/" rel="nofollow">More on doulas in China</a> *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

All-Natural Birth at a hospital in Chengdu

“A Positive Birth with a Birth Doula" w/ Jordyn - China Birth Stories 04 | EP19

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Talking Everything YueSao | EP18 From common questions like &#34;What is zuo yuezi?&#34; and &#34;Do I need a YueSao?&#34; 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: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25331609/" rel="nofollow">Influence of Cultural Beliefs on Infant Feeding, Postpartum and Childcare Practices among Chinese-American Mothers in New York City</a><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23132403/" rel="nofollow">Effect of postpartum practices of doing the month on Chinese women&#39;s physical and psychological health</a> Have a question? Submit it via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>, and Jacquelyn &amp; Ruth will answer it in a future HABIC Q&amp;A Podcast! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

What is a YueSao, and do I want one?

Talking Everything YueSao | EP18

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Follow along with Jacquelyn &amp; Ruth as they answer YOUR listener submitted questions. Have a question? Submit it via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/havingababyinchina" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>, and Jacquelyn &amp; Ruth will answer it in the next HABIC Q&amp;A Podcast! *** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram Find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/havingababyinchina" rel="nofollow">Having A Baby in China</a> on Facebook Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Answering Listener-Submitted Questions w/ Jacquelyn & Ruth

HABIC Answers Your Questions! | EP17

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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: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@HavingABabyInChina</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

A Controversial Opinion from a Doula in China

Setting Realistic Expectations for Childbirth in China | EP16

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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&#39;s experience, and the proper way to integrate the birthing partner into the birthing space.  Find Mandy Online:<a href="http://www.wearemakingmothers.com" rel="nofollow">We Are Making Mothers</a>Follow <a href="https://instagram.com/makingmothers/" rel="nofollow">@makingmothers</a> on Instagram For Further StudyRead: Rhea Dempsey <a href="https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au" rel="nofollow">https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au</a>Listen: <a href="https://anchor.fm/nurturedperspectives/episodes/The-Power-Of-Holding-Space-As-A-Birth-Partner-with-Kurt-Tropiano-e11cf22" rel="nofollow">The Power Of Holding Space As A Birth Partner with Kurt Tropiano</a> Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China</a> on Instagram  Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Integrating a Partner in the Birthing Space

Talking Childbirth Education w/ Mandy | EP15

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&#34;Birth Under Lockdown&#34; w/ Dools &amp; 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&#39;s breezy storytelling style transforms what could have been a challenging birth experience into something hilarious and relatable.  Note: This week&#39;s episode suffered from a few technical issues while recording, but we thought it was so great, we couldn&#39;t leave it on the shelf. We hope you are still able to enjoy it as much as we do! Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doolydools/" rel="nofollow">DOOLYDOOLS </a>on InstagramFollow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China</a> on Instagram  Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a> Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

E-Bikes, Emergencies, & Epidurals, Oh My!

"Birth Under Lockdown" w/ Dools & Jarred - China Birth Stories 03 | EP14

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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: <a href="https://evidencebasedbirth.com/arrive/" rel="nofollow">https://evidencebasedbirth.com/arrive/</a> Contact Ruth: <a href="mailto:ruth@havingababyinchina.com" rel="nofollow">ruth@havingababyinchina.com</a>Contact Jacquelyn: <a href="mailto:jacquelyn@havingababyinchina.com" rel="nofollow">jacquelyn@havingababyinchina.com</a> Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a> Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China</a> on Instagram Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

The Tyranny of Due Dates

What to Do When You're Waiting for Labor | EP13

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In this episode of the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Andrea, Childbirth Doula &amp; 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 hour car ride but which turned in to so much more. Listen along with Jacquelyn (CBC) and Ruth (CD) to Andrea&#39;s fascinating and harrowing tale. You&#39;ve never heard a China birth story like this!  If you would like to contact Andrea, you can reach out to her through email or via WeChat. Andrea, Childbirth Doula &amp; Water Birth PractitionerBeyond Doula ServicesEmail: deyun-doula@hotmail.comWeChat: 15067487694 Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China</a> on Instagram Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

"On the Side of the Road" w/ Andrea - China Birth Stories | EP12

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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&#39;s like being a pediatrician and an IBCLC in China. Dr. Leila gives it to us straight!&#34;[Formula] has this hugely sedative effect on the brain, and then the baby sleeps. Most people interpret that as, &#39;Oh, look, now my baby&#39;s full.&#39; Actually, now your baby&#39;s drugged!&#34; - Dr. Leila M. Sabet, MD, MPH, IBCLC Learn more about the upcoming LLL Conference and sign up here:“Breastfeeding: Restoring our Instincts” International SeminarFebruary 18-19, 2023<a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/u_1j3FBp39WR1dJABtrPHw" rel="nofollow">https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/u_1j3FBp39WR1dJABtrPHw</a> Article about the affect of breastfeeding on maternal mortality:<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36263395/" rel="nofollow">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36263395/</a> Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a> Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China</a> on Instagram Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Formula is a Drug

Breastfeeding is the Physiological Ideal - Interview w/ Dr. Leila M. Sabet, MD, MPH, IBCLC | EP11

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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 &amp; 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 experience. If you would like to contact Andrea, you can reach out to her through email or via WeChat. Andrea, Childbirth Doula &amp; Water Birth PractitionerBeyond Doula ServicesEmail: deyun-doula@hotmail.comWeChat: 15067487694 Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China</a> on Instagram Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Cultural differences within the medical system between China and the West

Advocacy During Birth - A Discussion w/ Andrea, Childbirth Doula | EP10

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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: <a href="https://www.havingababyinchina.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havingababyinchina.com/</a> Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">@havingababyinchina</a> on Instagram Check out <a href="https://thecourse.havingababyinchina.com/landing" rel="nofollow">Having a Baby in China: The Course</a> - A Video Course to learn about it all! ***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingababyinchina/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!***

Featuring Special Guest Shelley

Happy Chinese New Year! PLUS Three CNY Traditions Not to Miss | EP09

Wisdom & Insight from Women who have Been There and Done That.

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.