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Expecting Expats: Having a Baby in Shanghai 2010-09-09 18:17

What are the Options for Expats When Choosing a Maternity Hospital?
Maternity Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010-03-22 23:34

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is well know and established for maternity care. Reproductive health system in women relies primarily on the energetic function of the kidneys, liver, and spleen. These energetic organs differ in function from the anatomical organs of western medicine.
Road Tripping in China 2009-07-14 11:08

Pack a cooler, cue up the music player and buckle up. It's roadtrip time.

I have fond childhood memories of roadtripping across the U.S. with my family - picnicking on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and dreaming for hours as I watched the rural landscape fly by.
Living with Food Allergies in Shanghai 2009-07-01 11:49

Shanghai isn't the easiest place to live for food-allergy sufferers. Certain allergens such as nuts are common, the language barrier makes determining ingredients difficult and the selection of allergen-free foods is slim.

But Pamela Pour says it can be done - with some extra work and planning. Pour has two children with serious food allergies. For her six-year-old son alone the list of forbidden foods includes peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, wheat, oats, yeast, eggs and sesame.
Careshop For Your Family 2009-08-07 17:10

Mothercare

Mothercare China is opening its 3rd store in Skymall - Xinzhuang, Shanghai in early September. This will be its 2nd store in Shanghai, with it’s first located on the Huai Hai Road. Mothercare China also has a store in Solana, Beijing.
Emotional Adjustment After Birth of a Child 2009-10-14 13:48

The birth of a child is a very exciting time in the life of a family. However, the joy a child brings is accompanied by additional responsibilities, new roles and identities, and stress. For expats living in a foreign country away from their usual support system, having a baby can be even more stressful. By being aware of these stressors and taking advantage of resources available in Shanghai, you can take steps to minimize your stress and improve your chances of a smooth transition to parenthood.
Pediatric Ophthalmology 2009-07-03 10:16

Children are not just small adults. Children experience a variety of eye problems, many quite distinct from adult eye problems. They cannot always say what is bothering them. They cannot always answer medical question, and are not always able to be patient and cooperative during medical examinations. Pediatric ophthalmologists use equipment and techniques specially designed for children.