Episodes 39
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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

May 22, 2026 35m

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…

3 Tips to a Great Birth in China!

May 07, 2026 15m

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…

S3E35 China Birth Stories 08: Libby's Two C-Sections | EP35

May 09, 2025 1h 8m

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…

S3E34 What to Expect from Family Holidays with a Baby | EP34

Dec 31, 2024 13m Bonus

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…

S3E33 What Does Having a Baby in China by C-Section (Cesarean Section) Look Like in China? | EP33

Dec 21, 2024 39m

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…

S3E32 What Does Induction (Induced Labor) Look Like in China? | EP32

Dec 06, 2024 46m

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…

S3E31 What Does Standard Labor Look Like in China? | EP 31

Oct 31, 2024 43m

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…

S3 Welcome to Season 3!

Oct 23, 2024 7m Trailer

We're Back!Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) are back for a the third season of all-new birth stories, fresh advice, and their signature cozy conversational style. So brew yourself a cuppa, wrap up…

S2E30 China Birth Stories 07: Nicky & Matt Part 2 - Working w/ a Virtual Doula & IBCLC for Support during Birth & Beyond | EP30

May 08, 2024 1h 6m

In this Part 2 of their birth story, Nicky and Matt share about the end of their pregnancy, the birth and the postpartum period, along with what it was like to work with a (virtual) doula and an…

S2E29 China Birth Stories 06: Nicky & Matt Part 1 - Navigating pregnancy with a difficult prognosis | EP29

May 01, 2024 1h

In this Part 1 of their story, Nicky and Matt share their experience receiving a devastating diagnosis during the second trimester of their pregnancy. Their much-desired daughter, Lucy, has…

S2E28 What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Why Should I Want One? | EP28

Apr 03, 2024 36m

In this week's episode, Jacquelyn (IBCLC) & Ruth (CBD) discuss an important but often overlooked aspect of choosing the right birthing assistance for you: certification. Specifically, they…

S2E27 Comfort Measures During Birth | EP27

Mar 12, 2024 26m

Comfort Measures During Birth | EP27Jacquelyn & 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…

S2E26 Two Different Births at Public Hospitals w/ Rebekah - China Birth Stories 05 | EP26

Feb 22, 2024 1h 7m

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…

S2E25 5 Things That Will Surprise You About Chinese Hospitals | EP25

Feb 07, 2024 26m

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…

S2E24 We're Back! First Episode of 2024 | EP24

Jan 24, 2024 22m

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"…

S1E23 Ten Time-Tested Tips for Traveling w/ Tiny Tots | EP23

May 21, 2023 49m

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…

S1E22 Exploring the Evidence on Bed-sharing w/ Louise Roy, CLEC(UCSD), CLD(CBI) | EP22

May 11, 2023 1h 4m

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…

S1E21 Answering Listener Questions, Round 2 | EP21

May 04, 2023 33m

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…

S1E20 Perinatal Mood Disorders w/ Mirian Bonomi, LP, MS | EP20

Apr 26, 2023 58m

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of potentially triggering topics including mental health, depression, suicidal ideation, and infant mortality. Listener discretion is advised.Join…

S1E19 “A Positive Birth with a Birth Doula" w/ Jordyn - China Birth Stories 04 | EP19

Apr 21, 2023 1h 12m

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…

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