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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 27 MIN

My Birth Story

from Chasing China · host Zarah Raulf

In this very personal episode of Chasing China, I’m sharing the story of one of the most life-changing experiences of my life: the birth of my son. From my final weeks of pregnancy and preparing for birth, to labor, our first days in the hospital, and looking back on the experience of giving birth in China — I’m taking you through the entire journey. This is not just a birth story. It’s also about becoming parents far away from home, navigating a different healthcare system and culture, and experiencing one of the biggest transformations of my life. 🤍 Part 1 — Pregnancy, Preparing for Birth & Choosing China 🤍 Part 2 — The Day Everything Started: Labor and Birth 🤍 Part 3 — The First Days in the Hospital and Becoming Parents 🤍 Part 4 — Looking Back: Giving Birth in China & What I Would Tell Other Parents Thank you for joining me on this very personal chapter of my journey. 

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