
An expat in Shanghai wrote, "Get in touch with other expats that have similar requirements as you of comfort,language and expectation of service. Interview different doctors and trust your heart. Ask as many questions that comes to mind before making a decision of the hospital." (Read More)
Another expat in Guangzhou advised, "Give birth in Guangzhou but be open to a c-section delivery as almost everyone I know that delivered here were convinced to have one (6 out of 7 women)." (Read More)
An expat living in Shanghai commented, "After the birth, I was really anxious with all these terrible stories of contaminated milk in China...
The only solution was to find imported milk for Babies.. at the beginning I filled my suitcases up with baby milk each time I went back to Europe. Finally, I found (and it can help every mum" (Read More)
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Expats living in China discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in China. Tip 1: if you're going to the hospital in China (or to a doctor
Expats living in China talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in China and more.
An expat in Shenzhen, China discusses health care and health insurance in Shenzhen. She advises expats who don't speak Chinese fluently to bring a someone who is fluent with them to doctor's appointm
Help others moving to China by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in China, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
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If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.
One expat in Shenzhen described her experiences with culture shock. She had difficult adjusting to the local food and lifestyle, but knows that the stages of culture shock will pass and appreciates having friends there to support her.
An expat in Suzhou, China offers great advice about getting to know other expats in Suzhou, acclimating to a new culture, where to live and more.
Expats in China offer tips for newcomers and others considering a move to China. Advice what to bring when you move to China, health insurance and healthcare, finding an apartment, expat banking and more.
Expats living in China discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in China. Tip 1: if you're going to the hospital in China (or to a doctor), bring a translator!
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Expats living in China find learning Mandarin a big challenge, but most say that learning even a little is very worthwhile. They also agree that the spitting, squat toilets and Chinese culture take some getting used to.
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Expats living in China discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in China. Tip 1: if you're going to the hospital in China (or to a doctor
Expats in China offer tips for newcomers and others considering a move to China. Advice what to bring when you move to China, health insurance and healthcare, finding an apartment, expat banking and more.
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