Affiliates Directory

BRIGHT Foundation

Support for Newborn Parent Community

BRIGHT is a long-term support network and community for families seeking guidance, connection, and long-term support through developmental uncertainty, complex medical experiences, brain injury, and neurodevelopmental challenges. Built by families with 25 years of lived experience navigating brain injury and rehabilitation, the foundation is supported by an international network of clinicians, researchers, and families to help better understand the journey and the uncertainty that follows birth-related complications.

The foundation offers family guidance to better understand rehabilitation pathways and available resources, connects families with shared experiences to create trusted spaces for emotional support, and provides a long-term perspective as family needs evolve over time. Whether you are looking for information, support, or shared experience—we would be happy to connect!

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Rainbow Tree Academy

Rainbow Tree Academy, founded in 2017, is a foreign-owned bilingual academy in Shanghai for children aged 10 months to 6 years. Our programme blends English and Mandarin immersion with the EYFS framework, enriched by 21st-century skills and the Reggio Emilia approach to support holistic development.

We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children explore, discover, and grow through age-appropriate learning experiences. Our after-school programmes offer academic, creative, and sports activities for both students and the wider community.

Enrolment is open year-round—get in touch to learn more about the RTA way.

Contact information:

WeChat: ErikaVillafana
Phone: 13061978797
Web: RainbowtreeAcademySH.com

Dr Gadioli

Pediatric Nutrition Support for Babies and Young Children

Feeding a child goes beyond nutrients. It is about building lifelong eating habits and a positive relationship with food from the very beginning.

Izabel is a Brazilian Pediatric Nutritionist and PhD in Human Nutrition who has lived in Shenzhen for eight years and is a mother of a toddler raised in China. With a background in nutrition research and public health, she understands how challenging feeding can be for families, from introducing solids to navigating picky eating and mealtime routines.

Her practical, gentle, and evidence-based approach helps families create calm, positive mealtime routines that fit their daily life.

Consultations are available online and in person. Please contact Izabel directly to learn more or book a session.

WeChat: izabelgadioli
Phone Number: 13556824505

United Family Healthcare

For nearly 30 years, United Family Healthcare has been a home for health, caring for expatriate and Chinese families through every stage of life.

Our promise to you is high-quality, compassionate care, backed by international accreditations. We’ve gathered over 800 senior physicians from around the world to bring you comprehensive 24/7 emergency care, obstetrics and neonatal care. From advanced surgery to preventative care for children and adults alike.

With over 15 clinics and hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Qingdao. No matter how long your stay, we’d be honored to welcome you and care for your family as our own.

Website: http://ufh.com.cn
Email: patientservices@ufh.com.cn
24 hours call center: 4008919191

Oasis International Hospital

Located near the 798 Art District in Beijing, OASIS is a comprehensive international hospital bringing together both international medical experts and leading Chinese specialists from top-tier hospitals.

The OASIS Obstetrics Department goes beyond routine care, offering specialized clinics for preterm labor prevention, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and post-assisted reproduction. With 24/7 multidisciplinary support and elegant private delivery rooms, and a modern NICU, OASIS ensures the highest standard of safety and comfort for both mother and baby.

For seamless maternity care, follow the MyOASIS official account.

WeChat Service Account: MyOASIS
Website: https://oasishealth.boe.com/en/
Contact: Jonathan Garrison | jonathan.garrison@boe.com.cn

Sleepy Pillow

Child sleep consultancy

Sleepy Pillow was born after many challenging days and sleepless nights. Antoniya is originally from Bulgaria and has been living in China for almost 20 years. After becoming a mother in late 2023, she sought help from a child sleep consultant and after seeing remarkable results, decided to get certified herself in order to help more parents get the rest they need and have more peaceful nights. If you need any kind of assistance with your child’s sleep, you can contact her below.

WeChat: ToNi-BG
Official WeChat: Sleepy Pillow

Am-Sino International Women’s Health

Take Control of your Healthcare Journey

At Am-Sino International Women’s Health and Birth Center, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive care to women of all ages. Our bilingual team of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists offers a full spectrum of services, from routine health check-ups and prenatal care to advanced treatments for complex gynecological conditions. In our comforting birth center, we strive to create a safe, supportive, and personalized environment for you to welcome your baby, respecting your choices and preferences throughout your birth journey.

Am-Sino International Women’s Health is housed within the exceptionally-equipped American-Sino Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Shanghai. Our distinct center within the wider hospital service allows for a unique international medical service, without sacrificing safety standards.

American-Sino Women’s & Children’s Hospital 155 Songyuan Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai
Am-Sino Dingxiang Medical Center 800 Huashan Rd, Building 6, 3F, Shanghai

RecallGrid.com

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Website: recallgrid.com

Beyond Doula Services

Andrea is originally from Germany and has been living and working in Ningbo for over 20 years. She is a mother of four children, all born in China.

As a certified birth and postnatal doula, childbirth educator, water birth practitioner, and trauma therapist (Integrative Attachment-Based Trauma Work, I.B.T.®), Andrea specialises in advocating for parents and babies. She believes that a positive pregnancy and birth experience lay the foundation for lifelong well-being, particularly mental health. Through her work, she ensures that parents feel informed, empowered, and supported in making the best choices for themselves and their babies.

She offers:

  1. Personalised Support – Guidance and advocacy throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, tailored to individual needs, including childbirth preparation classes, culture gap support for mixed families, birth company and more.
  2. Trauma-Informed Care – Trauma-sensitive birth preparation and support, birth reflection and processing, and compassionate guidance through pregnancy loss or stillbirth. She also provides trauma support for children from birth, addressing e.g. birth trauma, medical interventions, hospital stays, surgeries, and accidents.
  3. Prenatal Wellness Massage – Relaxation and well-being for expectant mothers.

Andrea is fluent in German, English, and Chinese.

Phone and WeChat: 150 6748 6794
Email: deyun-doula@hotmail.com

Doucéa

Doucéa is a French dermo-pediatric brand offering natural skincare products, to meet the specific needs of sensitive, delicate, and/or atopic skin for baby, children and the whole family.

Born from the experience of a mother of three children and her expertise as a pharmacist with 20 years in the cosmetic field, Doucéa’s mission is to provide parents with effective, expert, and natural skincare solutions to support children with sensitive and/or eczema skin.

We have a comprehensive range of 10 products: Bath Gel, Shampoo, Face and body lotion and more.

Receive 15% off when you use the special discount code: “habic15”!

Wechat: Douceafamily
Hotline 7/7 days
(a pharmacist will answer to you)

Epermarket

The idea behind Epermarket has always been simple: a place for internationals to buy the food they love, from a source they can trust. We place quality and safety first, with all 5000+ imported products curated by professionals who are passionate about food and living a healthy life. Whether you are looking for fresh fruits and organic vegetables, pantry favorites, or even baby and home care products, we have everything you need!

Website: www.epermarket.com
Hotline: 400 776 0776
Email: service@epermarket.com

Tianjin Plus / Business Tianjin

Whether for business, entertainment or pleasure, Business Tianjin journal and Tianjin Plus platform have you covered! With English and Chinese articles, information, resources and more, these publications are your go-to for everything you need in Tianjin!

Business Tianjin is a bilingual Business Journal for expatriates living in China and global-minded readers.

Tianjin Plus is a popular Lifestyle English Journal for expatriates living in China. Find out about the latest news, most popular restaurants and hotels, and education opportunities in their monthly publication!

WeChat ID: InterMediaWorld
Phone: 18526813845

The Prepared Expat

The Prepared Expat is dedicated to equipping you to survive and thrive as an expat. Beyond the medical challenges of giving birth abroad, you’ll face practical and logistic challenges like applying for a passport and visa, getting a Social Security card, flying with your child, raising an international child, dealing with cross-cultural stressors, and more!

Get free resources and guides to help you survive and thrive as an expat. Sign up for [The Prepared Expat’s free newsletter](http://eepurl.com/gYdAwP) and get a chapter of our book for free!

WeChat ID: ThePreparedExpat
Instagram: @thepreparedexpat
Website: thepreparedexpat.com

Greenwave

Greenwave specializes in Water and Air Filters with China-wide, onsite service.

The creators of havingababyinchina.com have been using this company’s water filters for many years and are thrilled to recommend it.

Website: www.greenwavechina.cn

Kuni Learning

Kuni Learning is a holistic birth education and postnatal support platform.

Founded on the belief that birth is not an isolated event, our signature “The Makings Of A Mother” course encourages women from all walks of life to understand the power of our biology. Designed to be complimentary to traditional birth education – the sessions offer opportunities to understand birth culture, reshape the perception of pain and offer insight into the complexities of postpartum life.

To support women in their postpartum journey, “Shanghai Motherhood Circle” offers regular women’s circles to establish a community for mothers to grow, heal and thrive together.

Wechat ID: mandyacai
Instagram @kunilearning

Health Insurance with Asian Risks

Asian Risks is an insurance broker offering health insurance solutions.

We work with international and local insurance providers, finding insurance plans that suit each family’s needs and help to protect your loved ones.

Learn about insurance options for your baby and children or to cover complications in maternity, and find out what is and isn’t covered under each type of policy.

Contact us for a free consultation and quotes.

WeChat: timurkao
E-mail: t.kao@asian.risks.com.cn

KiwiCareBaby

KiWiCareBaby focus on solving skin problems.

-For baby: diaper rash, saliva rash, milk rash, atopic dermatitis and etc.

-For mom: eczema in pregnant women, breast eczema, pregnant women acne, itchy skin and other skin barrier function problems.

100% hormone-free, natural, safety and good efficacy, SGS report, hospital clinical testing and Laboratory of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences testing.

Wechat ID: zhouli_6798
Email: kiwicare_zhou@163.com