Experiencing Pregnancy in Two Cultures Having your first baby is a paradigm shift for any couple. A mixture of excitement
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Superstition or Health Care: Sitting the Month
When I moved to China, I began to learn more about my own culture and beliefs, as well as that
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Pregnancy, childbirth and recovery is no easy feat, but WWAM couples must factor in cultural differences and attitudes toward pregnancy,
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As everyone who has come into contact with China knows, food holds a very important place in Chinese culture. I
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Image by Anna Z. from China’s Lost Panda. When it comes to parenting theories and approaches, I picture a scale.
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