Having a Baby in China

Hydro-Electric Hospital (Dujiang)

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:01:07 +0000

After the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, this hospital was condemned and then rebuilt to much higher standards. The hospital is quiet and clean in appearance. The hospitals have single rooms available to reserve that have a Western style toilet.

水电医院 shuǐdiàn yīyuàn

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Dujiang Yuan Medical Center

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:55:54 +0000

Remodeled after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, this hospital was built to high standards. The hospital is staffed with the most experienced doctors & nurses in Du Jiang, because of this the hospital can be very crowded.

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New Born Hospital (Chengdu)

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:51:06 +0000

Opening in 2010, this new private Chinese hospital was modeled after the United Family Hospitals. The hospital is clean, beautiful, spacious & private. The head doctor, Dr. Yang, speaks English and goes out of his way to make foreigners feel comfortable. He doesn’t push cesarean sections, but is well equipped to preform one if necessary.

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HuaXi Hospital (Chengdu)

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:43:07 +0000

This hospital is considered the best hospital in Sichuan province and has a Golden Leaf branch specifically for foreigners. The hospital’s cleanliness is impressive as well as the English level of the nurses.

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Parkway Health (Shanghai)

Jeremy — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:40:31 +0000

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Parkway Health 百汇
Note: formerly called World link

170 Danshui Road, near Xingye Rd, Xintiandi
淡水路170号2/3楼靠近兴业路,临近新天地
Phone: +86 (21) 6445 5999
www.parkwayhealth.cn

Renji Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital (Shenyang)

Jeremy — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:15:48 +0000

Renji offers an exceptional experience in China similar to that of the West. They prize themselves in patient oriented care. There are several delivery packages available from around USD3000 and up. Some pros about the hospital are that they are willing to work with you on a birth plan, allow the husband or advocate to accompany the whole way, and provide meals of your choice. Cons include low English level of doctors, having to wear delivery pants, having to move to a delivery room, did not perform circumcisions, and do not accept credit cards.

Contact Info:
Renji Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital (Shenyang)
No. 15 Taishan Road, Shenyang, Huanggu District (across from Beiling Park main entrance)
Telephone: 024-8690 3838
Website: www.syfuchan.com/

新仁济妇产医院 (沈阳)
中国沈阳皇姑区泰山路15号（北陵公园正门）

Qingdao Women and Infant’s Hospital

Jeremy — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:43:43 +0000

Qingdao Woman & Infant’s hospital opened in early 2010. The hospital has quickly built a good reputation and is now one of the preferred hospitals at which to deliver a baby in Qingdao by foreigners. Although there are some doctors that speak some English, for those that are not able to speak Chinese, it is vital to have a translator. It should also be remembered that it is a Chinese hospital, so paying for bills and having tests performed are not going to be “Western” style. The hospital is clean and bright and the staff are friendly. The price is slightly more expensive than a public Chinese hospitals, but considerably cheaper than Western hospital in Beijing or Shanghai. They have several packages available depending on your needs and desires. The doctors & nurses push for natural delivery. Epidurals can be administered, but are not pushed. Cesareans are available if medically needed. They also have laboring tubs that mothers can use.

Contact Info:
Qingdao Woman & Infant’s Hospital
19 ZhongShan Lu, Shinan District, Qingdao City
Tel: 0532-8068-6666 (Chinese Only)
Website: www.qdfyyy.com (Chinese Only)
Take Bus to Zhanqiao (栈桥站) Stop: #2, #5, #8, #25, #26, #220, #301, #305, #307, #312, #501

青岛妇婴医院
青岛市市南区中山路19号

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Qingdao Municipal Hospital (East Campus)

Jeremy — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:42:39 +0000

Because there are no GYN/OB specialists in the International Clinic, visits will be done with a Chinese doctor and a nurse translator from the International Clinic. For routine check-ups it is important to be aggressive about asking questions and getting answers. It is possible for the father to be allowed in the delivery room. In order to do this, permission must be obtained from the hospital. Most likely, the OB will not be able to authorize it, but he or she will need to get approval by someone with higher authority. (Be sure that this permission is written in the medical chart, or ask the doctor for a letter stating that permission has been granted.) Regardless of approval, if a C-section is necessary, no one will be able to be with you at the time of delivery. As Qingdao Municpal Hospital is very much a Chinese hospital, be prepared to bring everything with you to the hospital.

Contact Info:
Qingdao Municipal Hospital East Campus
5 DongHai Middle Road
Telephone: (0532) 8593-7690, 8593-7678

青岛市立医院
东海中路5号

*Note: The Maternity and Pediatrics Wards occupy one of the older buildings on the hospital campus, so it’s not in the same building as the International Clinic on on the 4th Floor of the Main Building.

Shanghai United Family Hospital

Jeremy — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:02:04 +0000

Very professional, English speaking hospital which is a joint venture with America and is at international standards. The food was fantastic and the quality of care was good, though a bit lacking when it comes to compassion. Many Westerners say that it very similar to giving birth in their home country when it comes to procedures, professionalism and quality. The facilities are a bit lacking, however, in that there are no other services (like cafe etc…), no English TV and no place to get snacks.

Contact Info:

Shanghai United Family Hospital
1139 Xian Xia Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200336,
Tel: (021) 2216-3900 (Appointments)
(021) 2216-3999 (24H ER Hotline)

上海和睦家医院
上海市长宁区仙霞路1139号

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YongHao OB & GYN Clinic (Korean Clinic) (Qingdao)

Jeremy — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:40:22 +0000

This is a private clinic run by Korean nurses and doctors. Located in Ming Ren Square, the building itself is cold and unwelcoming, but the clinic is very clean and small. The workers are very friendly. During checkups the doctors and nurses respect privacy and try and make the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Although the OB/GYN nurse doesn’t speak any English, the doctor speaks it fairly well and is very careful to think before he speaks. He performs all the exams (ultrasounds and pelvic exams) and is very thorough. The clinic doesn’t deliver babies, so only prenatal care is offered. The doctor recommends delivery at Long Tian Hospital, Municipal Hospital, Marie Hospital or Woman & Infant’s Hospital. They also provided pediatric care with imported immunizations from Korea. It is a slightly more expensive than Chinese hospitals, but far cheaper than Western hospitals & clinics.

Contact: Info:

YongHao OB & GY Clinic
Qingdao City, Shinan District, Fuzhou Road, Mingren Square, Building 1 Apartment 202
Tel: 0532-8573-3231
131-7652-0887

永皓妇产科
青岛市市南区福州路名人广场1号楼202