| No of weeks | Consultation type | Note: Advice and recommended classes etc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | Pregnant | Every 4 weeks | You may notice that you might be pregnant around this time. Once you have confirmed your pregnancy at the hospital, make sure to receive "Boshi-techou" (Mother & Child health notebook). To have a miscarriage around this time is very common. Refrain from smoking and drinking and avoid vigorous exercise. Do aim to go to bed early and wake up early, keep warm and be careful not to use your eyes (i.e. reading, using a computer, watching tv etc) too much. If you wish to give birth at our clinic, please attend the Open day. |
| 10 | First consultation | Please try to book your first consultation around 10th week of gestation.There after, please come to a check up every four weeks until 22nd week | |
| 14 | Regular check up | Please come to our birth center for the check up appointments. | |
| 18 | Regular check up | ||
| 20 | 20th week check up | Please attend your check up at the cooperating medical institute. | |
| 22 | Regular check up | We recommend you to start attending the maternity yoga classes for an easier birth. | |
| 26 | Regular check up | Every 2 weeks | Aim to have a life style with a healthy rhythm mby waking up early and going to bed early. Go for a regular walk and build up your stamina for the labor. Join us at Nutrition Class and start having meals that are good for your baby and for the production of breast milk so you will have an enjoyable breastfeeding experience. If you are interested in birthing in water, please attend our water birth study class. |
| 28 | Regular check up | ||
| 30 | 30th week check up | Please attend your check up at the cooperating medical institute. | |
| 32 | Regular check up | Attend Antenatal parenting class with your partner to increase your understanding of the process of labor. We recommend that you come to our Enjoy Birth class in order to prepare yourself for an enjoyable birth experience. | |
| 34 | Regular check up | You will be able to take your maternity leave from six weeks prior to your due date. | |
| 36 | 36th week check up | Please attend your check up at the cooperating medical institute.By this time, have your "hospital bag" ready and prepare for your labor. | |
| 37 | Regular check up | Once a week | 37 weeks to 42 weeks are said to be "Full term". You could enter the labor at anytime now so please avoid travelling far. It is also advisable to start breast massages in order to prepare for breastfeeding. |
| 38 | Regular check up | ||
| 39 | Regular check up | ||
| 40 | Regular check up | ||
| 41 | Once you have passed your due date, please come for a check up once every three to four days. | ||
| After giving birth, we recommend postpartum care of Matsugaoka maternity hospital. | |||
| Item | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Basic charge of labor and postnatal stay | 545,000 Yen - | Part of national obstetric health insurance system |
| Underwater birthing pool | 50,000 Yen/single use | |
| Antenatal stay･birth stay | 22,000 Yen/day | |
| Postnatal stay | 33,000 Yen/day | Click here for details * We are also welcomed by all year-old births and other birthing births |
| Postnatal stay(Day Care Stay) | 16,500 Yen/day | Click here for details * It is possible to respond when the room is free |
| Item | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | 1,000 Yen | *1. This is charged when you use our facility for the first time (i.e. antenatal consultation, breast care, reflexology, aromatherapy etc) *2. If you have attended the Open day (2,000 Yen) we will not charge this registration fee. |
| Antenatal consultation | 5,500 Yen | |
| Health instruction fee | 1,000 Yen - 6,500 Yen | |
| Breastfeeding related care | 6,000 Yen |
| Class/Therapy | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reflexology | 6,600 Yen | |
| Aromatherapy | 6,600 Yen | |
| Open day | 2,000 Yen | |
| Nutrition Class (1st attendance) | 4,500 Yen | Couple attendance is 7,000 Yen |
| Nutrition Class (2nd or more attendance) | 2,500 Yen | Couple attendance is 6,000 Yen |
| Enjoy Birth | 3,500 Yen | Lunch & snack included |
| Antenatal class for couples | 3,000 Yen | |
| Water birth study class | 2,000 Yen | |
| Maternity Yoga | 2,500 Yen | |
| Yuru Exercise | ||
| Maternity walking | ||
| Aromatherapy course | ||
| Balance ball exercise | ||
| Postnatal Yoga | ||
| Baby massage | ||
| Mini Nutrition Class | 1,600 Yen | |
| Ma mère (play group) | Free | |
| Ma mère special | 500 Yen |
