Content to do with pregnancy and childbirth
Beijing with a Bump: What to Expect When Expecting in Beijing
We can imagine what you must be going through upon finding out that you are…
Browsing: Pregnancy & Childbirth
VBAC Gains Popularity as Many Plan for Second Child
Motherhood in China comes with its own set of rules, many of which are cultural…
Penny Simpkin, Physical Therapist Gives Childbirth Workshop in Beijing
When I was pregnant, I thought I was fully equipped with all the information I…
World Breastfeeding Week 2017: My Breastfeeding Story
World Breastfeeding Week is almost upon us (August 1-7), and I came across some memories…
Speaking Out: What I Learned From My Breastfeeding Failure
The reactions to a recent article about Chinese brand of formulas stirred up thought-provoking WeChat…
Why and How I Consumed My Placenta After Giving Birth
The practice of consuming your placenta after birth is a common practice in China. It’s…
Breastfeeding Support for Mothers in Beijing
(UPDATED) When our daughter was just born I tried breastfeeding her. I thought it would…
Age 40+ Chinese Mothers Turn to Decades Old Embryos and IVF Treatment
An embryo, frozen in time for 16 years, came into the world this February 2017…
What Really Helps Women During Child Loss
Last year right around this time, I was experiencing heart-crushing grief; I suppose for me,…
Baobaole Baby Wearing in Beijing
When I gave birth to my daughter over 3 years ago, I ordered a sling…