Having A Baby In China Podcast

Having A Baby In China Podcast

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.

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March 12, 2024 26 mins

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 List

 

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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 ...

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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!


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January 24, 2024 22 mins

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.


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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 with more great content, including interviews and lots of need-to-know in...

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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.


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As necessary for this discussion, we frequently talk about infant cot death and how to lower a baby’s risk of SUIDS. If a...

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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!


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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 difference between post-partum depression vs "baby blues", how to spot red ...

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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 to miss this one!


As mentioned in the show, Lisa, CD(DONA) is a lon...

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April 6, 2023 59 mins

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 Practices among Chinese-American Mothers in New York City

Effect of ...

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March 29, 2023 18 mins

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!

 

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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.

 

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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

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For Further Study

Read: Rhea Dempsey https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au

Listen: The Power Of Holding Sp...

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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 storytelling style transforms what could have been a challenging birth...

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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://evidencebasedbirth.com/arrive/


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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 hour car ride but which turned in to so much more. Listen along with Jacquelyn (CB...

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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. Most people interpret that as, 'Oh, look, now my baby's full.' Act...

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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 experience.


If you would like to contact Andrea, you can reach out to her through...

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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.


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January 18, 2023 47 mins

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 healthy milk supply even when Baby is unavailable to regularly breastfeed, and how to ...

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