Having A Baby In China Podcast

Having A Baby In China
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. China Birth Story: A Grandmother's Perspective

    Jun 2

    China Birth Story: A Grandmother's Perspective

    Join Ruth's mom as she tells the story of coming to China to witness the birth of her first grandchild. In this very personal retelling, we get to hear all about Ruth's first birth--through the eyes of her mother. Patty shares first hand about what it was like to travel to China (on her own!) and then support Ruth through the last weeks of pregnancy, the birth, and the post birth documentation process. Hear her impressions of China birth culture, her worries, and many her surprises as she walked along side Ruth and Nathan through this momentous time of their lives. Listen to the end for her tips for potential grandparents preparing to travel to China for the birth of their own children! If you want to hear Ruth's birth stories through her own eyes, you can also listen on the Evidence Based Birth Podcast and The Birth Hour! Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-259-cross-cultural-experiences-in-childbirth-with-ruth-greene-doula-and-co-owner-of-having-a-baby-in-china-consulting-services/ The Birth Hour: https://thebirthhour.com/giving-birth-in-china-and-helping-other-navigate-maternity-system-in-china/ ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course – A Video Course to learn about it all!

    44 min
  2. 10 Evidence Based Ways to Reduce Risk of Cesarean-Reaction Episode! | Episode 37

    May 22

    10 Evidence Based Ways to Reduce Risk of Cesarean-Reaction Episode! | Episode 37

    Listen to Jacquelyn and Ruth react to Evidence Based Birth's podcast episode all about reducing risk of cesarean section! You can listen to EBB's original episode, with all of the statistics and studies mentioned, here: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-343-top-ten-evidence-based-strategies-for-lowering-the-risk-of-cesarean/ ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

    36 min
  3. 3 Tips to a Great Birth in China!

    May 7

    3 Tips to a Great Birth in China!

    We're Back! We've taken a break but we are excited to bring you new and fresh episodes! In this welcome back episode, Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) jump right back into the podcast with a short and sweet episode packed full with practical advice all about preparing for birth in China. ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram

    15 min
  4. China Birth Stories 08: Libby's Two C-Sections | EP35

    05/09/2025

    China Birth Stories 08: Libby's Two C-Sections | EP35

    Tune in to this episode to hear about how Libby navigated the sudden arrival of her first baby by cesarean, a NICU stay with a happy ending, and the process that went into her deciding on and planning for a second cesarean for her next baby. Many thanks to Libby for sharing her story with our listeners! To contact with Libby, you can add her on WeChat or email Ruth or Jacquelyn. WeChat ID: Libbyxo ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

    1h 9m
  5. What to Expect from Family Holidays with a Baby | EP34

    12/31/2024 ·  Bonus

    What to Expect from Family Holidays with a Baby | EP34

    Happy Holidays from HABIC! Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) wish you a Very Merry Season while discussing their own experiences of spending holidays with extended family while traveling and caring for a newborn. Lots of great nuggets in this bite-sized episode, so we invite you to give it a listen while you relax this season, wherever you are in the world!  ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

    14 min
  6. What Does Having a Baby in China by C-Section (Cesarean Section) Look Like in China? | EP33

    12/21/2024

    What Does Having a Baby in China by C-Section (Cesarean Section) Look Like in China? | EP33

    This week, Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) discuss what you can expect in your birthing experience in China when you plan to deliver by C-section. They focus on details and facts, skipping over why an individual might choose to plan a C-section to focus on what's important to "know before you go", including some considerations when evaluating potential deliver sites. If you know a C-section is in your future (and maybe even if you don't), you need this information! ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

    39 min
  7. What Does Induction (Induced Labor) Look Like in China? | EP32

    12/06/2024

    What Does Induction (Induced Labor) Look Like in China? | EP32

    In this episode, Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) discuss what a typical induction looks like in China. They focus on details and facts, from factors surrounding the decision to induce to the literal days it may take for the process to be successful. If an induction may be a possibility for you or your partner, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode! Plus, Jacquelyn reads more encouraging review from 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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

    47 min
  8. What Does Standard Labor Look Like in China? | EP 31

    10/31/2024

    What Does Standard Labor Look Like in China? | EP 31

    Join Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) for the start of their new series exploring what different birthing experiences might look like in China. In Part 1, the ladies discuss what "standard" labor looks like in China and what you can expect going in. There's a ton of great information here that you'll want to hear! ***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 Instagram!*** Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/ Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram  Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

    44 min
See All (40)

Trailer

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Having A Baby In China
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Having A Baby In China Podcast