Maternity Knowledge Base

Plain-language guides to prenatal care, delivery options, postpartum confinement, IVF pregnancy, TCM and the practical side of having a baby in China.

Articles & Guides

Planning

How to Choose a Maternity Hospital in China

Accreditation, NICU cover, anesthesia availability, English-speaking staff and the practical logistics for international patients.

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Postpartum

Zuoyuezi: A Confinement Guide for Foreign Mothers

What zuoyuezi actually is, what the traditional rules are, what modern obstetrics keeps, and how to plan a 28 to 42 day stay.

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Travel

Visa for Expectant Travelers

Visa options for pregnant travelers, the documents you need, when to apply, and what to plan around the due date.

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TCM

How TCM Supports Postpartum Recovery

Individualized herbal formulas, moxibustion, acupressure and the warming-food tradition behind confinement meals.

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IVF

Planning a Pregnancy in China After IVF

From the first viability scan to delivery in a tertiary maternity unit — what IVF pregnancies need differently.

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Practical

Planning a Maternity Trip to China

Documents, flights, accommodation, money, connectivity and what to pack for a delivery stay or full pregnancy pathway.

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