{"id":14306,"date":"2024-05-03T22:20:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T14:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=14306"},"modified":"2026-02-14T03:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:02:46","slug":"parenthood-pediatric-care-china-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/parenthood-pediatric-care-china-expats.html","title":{"rendered":"Parenthood and Pediatric Care in China for Expats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can find pediatric care in China by consulting friends and family members for recommendations. Additionally, expats transitioning into parenthood will want to consider taking childbirth classes to learn about labor and delivery procedures and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an expat expecting a child while in China? Are you also looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-expats-china\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safeguard your health while in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? In today\u2019s blog post, we will be going over parenthood and pediatric care for expats living in China to ensure their parenthood transition is smooth and their newborn child is healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a Pediatrician as an Expat in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14308 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-administering-vaccine-to-baby.webp\" alt=\"Image of Pediatrician Administering Vaccine To Baby with text overlay of &quot;Finding a Pediatrician as an Expat&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-administering-vaccine-to-baby.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-administering-vaccine-to-baby-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-administering-vaccine-to-baby-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-administering-vaccine-to-baby-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-administering-vaccine-to-baby-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an expat who\u2019s expecting or has recently delivered a child, one of your first priorities after doing so is to start finding a pediatrician to help address potential health issues your child might develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you have to do to find a suitable pediatrician in China as an expat is to do your research. You also have the option of seeking recommendations from friends and family members to aid your research process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming the suggested pediatrician in China is accepting new patients, look into their location, working hours, and after-hours care plan. This is especially useful if your child suddenly develops illnesses or other conditions outside of business hours when in China.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also ask your child about their pediatric preferences. For instance, your child may have a preference for pediatrician offices that aren\u2019t too crowded or busy, or your child may also prefer complementary items such as toys, stickers, or sweets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for some hospitals to seek pediatric care for your child as an expat in China, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amcare.com.cn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amcare Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasishealth.cn\/en\/index\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oasis International Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are excellent options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amcare offers pediatrics along with parental care, delivery services, as well as postpartum recuperation for expat parents. On the other hand, Oasis provides a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) in addition to pediatric care in case your newborn child may be at risk of health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-25' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Pediatric Care?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric care refers to a field of medical care specializing in the physical, emotional, and social health of infants and children, as well as teenagers and young adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric professionals are trained in skilled assessment to prioritize prevention, detection, and management of conditions that could affect children. Below are the common duties of a pediatric professional:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis and treatment for various illnesses and injuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working to reduce infant and child mortality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting healthy lifestyles from infancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating patients with chronic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying and addressing various developmental or behavioral issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring physical and psychosocial growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing age-appropriate screenings and immunizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educating patients and parents about possible developmental challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated above, pediatric care specializes in not only treating infants and small children, but also adolescents as well. Below are the various age limits for pediatric patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neonates: Birth to 28 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infants: 29 days to 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: 2 years to under 12 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adolescents: 12 years to 21 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Pediatric Care Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric care is crucial as infants and small children are not yet physically developed and there are always risks for various illnesses and injuries. In addition to physical health, as mentioned before, pediatric professionals can go the extra mile by helping treat other behavioral issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even if the child is healthy by default, pediatric care is what parents shouldn\u2019t overlook as pediatric professionals can help screen, identify, and diagnose certain diseases and developmental disorders they may not know about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing the Same Pediatrician<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing the same pediatrician will allow pediatric professionals to make effective recommendations for the child and their parents. This is particularly useful for infants and children with severe conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, or diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the effective recommendations pediatric professionals can give to their frequent patients are healthcare information such as safety, nutrition, fitness, development, illness prevention, and treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-60' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner.css?ver4.1' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-container {\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner  \/img\/blog-banner-china-bg.png');\n\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/blog-banner-china-bg-mobile.png);\n\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations <span>for China<\/span>\n  <\/h3>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" style=\"width: 50px; height: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\" alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\" alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Blog Banner China ends --><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Parenthood Transitioning Matters for Expats in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parenthood transitioning will help expat parents in China prepare for childbirth as well as recuperation after the mother\u2019s delivery process. This involves taking childbirth classes to educate yourself on labor and delivery procedures along with pain management and newborn care guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary benefit of taking childbirth classes is that parents can transition to parenthood with confidence and sufficient preparation for labor and delivery procedures and, should there be a need for c-section incisions in the event normal delivery isn\u2019t possible, nursing scars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to searching for childbirth classes, you can start by asking friends or other family members for recommendations or consulting a physician. However, in regards to attending those classes, thoroughly consider your schedule, availability, and budget to make sure you can attend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking childbirth classes, expats in China can effectively transition into parenthood thanks to valuable lessons on labor and delivery along with pain management and basic newborn care. For more information on costs and what you can expect to learn, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/parenthood-pediatric-care-china-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for further reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors to Consider When Finding a Pediatrician as an Expat in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14309 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-giving-vaccine-to-a-baby.webp\" alt=\"Image of Pediatrician Giving Vaccine To A Baby with text overlay of &quot;Factors to Consider When Finding a Pediatrician&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-giving-vaccine-to-a-baby.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-giving-vaccine-to-a-baby-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-giving-vaccine-to-a-baby-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-giving-vaccine-to-a-baby-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pediatrician-giving-vaccine-to-a-baby-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From cultural differences to choosing hospitals, there are various factors to consider when finding the ideal pediatrician as an expat living in China. For instance, public hospitals may be affordable at the cost of long waiting times while private hospitals offer shorter waiting times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are notable factors to consider when you\u2019re searching for pediatric care as an expat living in China.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16776960},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-28' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider Public or Private Hospitals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like any other country, public and private hospitals in China have their fair share of benefits and drawbacks. For instance, if you opt for a public hospital, medical treatment may be more affordable but this may come at the cost of longer waiting times for non-emergency treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another potential drawback of opting for a public hospital in China, despite featuring affordable medical treatment, is the hospital may be understaffed and there may be a lack of multilingual or bilingual medical staff, which can be a hassle if you\u2019re an expat in China who can\u2019t speak Chinese.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where private hospitals shine. While medical treatment will be considerably more expensive, private hospitals make up for it with shorter waiting times even for non-emergency treatment. This will allow expat parents in China to seek pediatric care for their children right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit of opting for private hospitals in China when seeking pediatric care for your child is that you\u2019ll be able to choose specific doctors, to which you may also be able to find multilingual specialists in case you\u2019re an expat in China.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, private hospitals may also feature greater amenities not found in public hospitals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider Cultural Differences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When seeking pediatric care as an expat in China, be sure to consider cultural differences as topics such as breastfeeding, circumcision, preventative care, mental health, learning disabilities, or menstruation may be differently depicted here in China than in your home country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this, expat parents living in China may have some difficulties trusting a pediatrician\u2019s knowledge while doing their independent research. However, if the pediatrician is experienced in assisting expat parents, you should be able to openly discuss sensitive topics with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-27' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview: China\u2019s Healthcare System<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In China, local citizens and permanent residents are granted universal healthcare, but coverage can vary across regions. National health legislation is overseen by China\u2019s central government while the local government provides healthcare services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the local government provides healthcare services, expats may not be able to access healthcare in rural areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of basic coverage areas included in China\u2019s government-provided medical insurance include inpatient care, primary and specialist care, mental healthcare, physical therapy, emergency care, and dental extractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, do keep in mind that China\u2019s basic government-provided medical insurance won\u2019t cover dental cleanings, most optometry services, home care, or durable medical equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-75' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-banner_V2_China.png\" alt=\"Insurers recommendation blog banner China v2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations for China\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"msh\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\"\n            alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is expat health insurance required for expats in China?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare in China is free for local citizens and permanent residents. However, expats can\u2019t access government-supported public health insurance. Therefore, it\u2019s crucial for expats living in China to secure a comprehensive expat health insurance plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is pregnancy considered a pre-existing condition by insurers?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy is <\/span><b>not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">considered a pre-existing condition by insurers, so you can apply for an expat health insurance plan just fine while you\u2019re pregnant. A pre-existing condition refers to diseases, ailments, or injuries sustained before applying for a health insurance plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some drawbacks of public healthcare in China?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When opting for public healthcare as an expat in China, you may run into issues such as long waiting times for non-emergency cases or lack of multilingual staff. For instance, rural hospitals are often excessively crowded yet understaffed and lacking in resources or quality care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-29' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, the first step in transitioning into parenthood for expats in China is to find and attend adequate childbirth classes followed by finding the right pediatrician.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When finding the right pediatrician, make sure to do your research well by looking into their location, working hours, and expertise areas. Over time, after seeing the same pediatrician for years as your child continues to grow, you will be able to get efficient medical recommendations as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a leading international health insurance broker, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has over 20 years of experience in matching both local citizens and expats to the health insurance plan that matches both their budget and specific healthcare needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a local citizen yourself or an expat living overseas, Pacific Prime and our team of experts are more than happy to help you find your health insurance plan of choice. And if you have any further questions, please feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoyed this Article? Check out our other articles such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/proactive-health-strategies-expats-china.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Proactive Health Strategies for Expats in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-international-insurance-china.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 11 International Insurance Companies in China for Expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-26' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expats can find pediatric care in China by consulting friends and family members for recommendations. 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