Content to do with pregnancy and childbirth
The Void: “Miscarriage” shouldn’t be a dirty word
Despite its prevalence, miscarriage is still taboo. According to the American College of Obstetricians and…
Browsing: Pregnancy & Childbirth
Bumps2Babes (& Beyond) Are Back On with Three Weekly Meetings
After the initial euphoria of expecting there are millions questions that suddenly pop into mind;…
Top 5 Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Immediately After Birth
Breastfeeding is a broad topic, this is where this blog comes in. This monthly series…
Health Guide 2014: Rock-a-Bye Baby – Tackling common newborn issues
Due to their vulnerable immune systems, the first few months of a baby’s life can…
Health Issue 2014: Shop ‘Til You Pop – Where to buy maternity and newborn essentials in Beijing
If you’re expecting a baby, you’ll be itching to start buying all those newborn…
Health Issue 2014: A Helping Hand – Support for new and expectant mothers in Beijing
The birth of a baby is an occasion for great joy and celebration, but there’s…
Health Guide 2014: Born in Beijing – Profiles of the city’s maternity hospitals
Over the years, Beijing’s international health scene has seen several newcomers join the club while…
Health Guide 2014: Ch-Ch-Changes – A timeline of pregnancy milestones and tests
Week 1 After the egg is successfully fertilized, the ovum starts forming. Before you go…
LAYman’s Chronicles: My Top Ten Songs for Giving Birth
My niece just had a baby, and this got me thinking about music. As…
Moon Month: Release
My moon month is over. I was released from “house arrest” on Thursday and after…