#23: Giving Birth in China During Lockdown: A Scottish Mom’s Experience

This week we are joined by Scottish expat Dools, who recently gave birth in China to a beautiful baby girl in April. She shares her experience giving birth in China during lockdown in Nantong, what the postnatal practice of “zuoyuezi 坐月子” (staying in for a whole month) is like for Chinese women, and cultural differences between Western and Chinese birthing practices.

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Exploring dating, relationships, and communities in China. Every week we bring on diverse guests for hilarious, insightful, and in-depth conversations about dating, mental health, intercultural relationships, the LGBTQ+ community, and more. This podcast is not just about dating – it’s also about having healthy relationships with yourself, your partner if you have one, as well as the other people in your social circles that make life meaningful in China.