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Things to do when you find out you're pregnant.
Once your pregnancy is confirmed at the hospital, visit your local city or ward office to submit a pregnancy notification form.


Prenatal checkup
After confirming your pregnancy, make sure to attend regular prenatal checkups.


Deciding on a hospital for childbirth
If the hospital where you are receiving prenatal checkups does not have delivery facilities, you will need to get a referral to a...


Key Points for Choosing a Hospital
1.Cost The cost of childbirth in Japan typically ranges from ¥550,000 to ¥750,000. This amount can vary depending on: The delivery style...


Consultation Contacts
You can find consultation services for general daily life on this website:
TIPS for Tokyo Life


Join a community
Find and join organizations in your area, such as international exchange centers or groups that support and connect with foreign...


Attend Maternal or Parenting Classes
Maternal and parenting classes are often offered at the hospital where you plan to give birth or at local health centers, primarily...


Preparation for Hospitalization and Childbirth
Items Needed for Procedures Maternal and Child Health Handbook Seal (Hanko) Health Insurance Card Money Maternity Clinic Appointment Card...


Prepare baby products
Start with the Essentials. What items are essential for the high-priority activities of "sleeping, nursing, diapering, bathing, and...


What to do when labor signs appear?
It is common for signs of labor to appear after the 37th week of pregnancy. If you experience regular contractions , small amounts of...


Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Around the 5th week of pregnancy, morning sickness often begins and typically lasts until about the 16th week. It can be mentally...


What is a Health Center?
A Health Center is a facility that provides comprehensive health services to community residents, including maternal and child health...


Procedures to Follow When a Baby is Born to Foreign Families in Japan
Submit a Birth Registration within 14 Days of Birth to the City or Ward Office Where You Reside Required Items: Birth registration form...


Utilize Postpartum Childcare Services
1. Postpartum Care Facilities Postpartum care facilities provide support for mothers by assisting with childcare and offering mental and...


Newborn Home Visit
After submitting the birth registration, the health center will contact you to schedule a newborn home visit. During the visit, a midwife...


One-Month Checkup
The one-month checkup is conducted at the hospital where the baby was born and includes examinations for both the mother and the baby....


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