Having a Baby in China: The Course…launched! We’re so excited to announce the launching of our first course! This has been a years-long dream of ours to be able to create this course! We’re also thrilled to be able to…
Having a Baby in China: The Course…launched! We’re so excited to announce the launching of our first course! This has been a years-long dream of ours to be able to create this course! We’re also thrilled to be able to…
Over the years, Jacquelyn has found evidencebasedbirth.com to be a great resource for pregnancy information. They work hard to distill evidence about pregnancy and birth into understandable points for the rest of us. They’ve already done some excellent research on…
HABIC contributor, Ruth Greene’s family created this fun video about what to remember during Quarantine. Enjoy! And stay healthy!
As a followup to his previous video, Watch a Public Hospital Birthing Experience in China from Labor through Delivery, Expat and Youtuber, Alex Absolute, explains some of the unique aspects of postpartum care in China. It gives great insight to…
For foreigners with uncommon blood types, China’s recent medical advances has good news! Hospitals in Jiangxi province felt very uncomfortable dealing with uncommon blood types back in 2012. When doctors learned I had B-negative blood, they strongly recommended I deliver…
Obtaining RhoGam in China For the latest info on obtaining RhoGam, please contact havingababyinchina.com administrators.Contact us. Until becoming pregnant in China, I regarded my rare blood type as merely a fun fact. My mom had mentioned it to me in…
One of our goals when we returned to China was to find a solution for our drinking water. After having lived with using water “tongs” for many years, we wanted something that was a bit more integrated into our home.…
To come straight to the point: Last week I got married and next year I will become a father. As you will understand, there is a reversed causal link between these two occasions. In order to convey these two facts…
Ruth’s 5 Tips for Giving Birth Abroad: Tip #1: Know Your options Tip #2: Keep open dialogue with your partner Tip #3: Appreciate your host culture Tip #4: Use the Internet wisely Tip #5: Build your community Watch the video…
An interview with an expat mom Having a baby is one of the biggest and most rewarding decisions anyone can make. But delivering in a foreign country can also be daunting. Many expat moms-to-be wonder, “Should I go back to…
Ruth is 20 weeks pregnant and discusses the feelings surrounding being pregnant after miscarriage. (Youtube video)
Jacquelyn introduces to the world her 5th daughter. This was her 4th child born in China and she explains what the experience was like. (Youtube video)
Five weeks after her miscarriage, Ruth has more reminders of the fact that she’s not pregnant any more and it’s a hard reality to face. (Youtube video)
Ruth goes on a mission to find some new clothes in China. It’s not as easy as she thought it would be. (Youtube video)
Jacquelyn is sitting in style at the hospital as she’s hooked up to a fetal monitor. (Youtube video)
Ruth is outside getting some exercise with some friends. Exercise is excellent for the mind and body. If you’re pregnant, be sure to check with your doctor to see which exercises you should do. (Youtube video)
Ruth talks about appreciating the relationships that she has – especially with her husband – in the aftermath of having a miscarriage. (Youtube video)
Ruth stumbles upon mementos that suddenly propel her back to the pain of having a miscarriage. (YouTube video)
This post originally appeared on wwambam.com and is reposted with permission by the author, Felicity Miller. Going into premature labour is a very stressful situation to find yourself in. However, there are ways to increase your chance of having a…
As Ruth continues her grieving process since the miscarriage, she describes 3 things that she hates. (Youtube video)
It’s important to take time for yourself after a traumatic event. Grief cuts out the margins to be able to handle the daily bumps. (Youtube video)
In this video Jacquelyn discusses her experiences with doctors’ advice in China regarding sexual intercourse. *This post should not be considered medical advice. Always get medical advice from a trusted doctor. Here are some benefits sexual intercourse during a healthy…
Ruth finishes talking about her experience with having a miscarriage in China. She also brings up some of the questions she had for the doctor about 2 weeks after the miscarriage. (Youtube video)
Ruth discusses feeling down. Is it the result of lingering hormones from the pregnancy? (Youtube video)