It is very important to have regular medical appointments for the new mother’s health and the baby’s healthy development.
Check this out: “For a healthy pregnancy and childbirth” by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Welfare (Kousei Roudou-sho)
Portuguese – Spanish – Filipino – English – Chinese – Japanese
When your pregnancy is confirmed, go to the city hall where you live and receive the Boshi Kenko Techo (Maternal and Child Health Handbook) and your health check-up ticket. You can also consult about pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing at the counter.
Watch the Mie Info video: “Pregnancy, Childbirth and Vaccination”
https://mieinfo.com/en/videos-en/health-videos-en/pregnancy-childbirth-and-vaccination/index.html
Reference: “What is the Maternal and Child Health Handbook (Boshi Techo)?” By Kanagawa International Foundation available in many language
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQmxb5CUFr_aMTQ9IGrDvAxUKRVb_0uO4
If you see someone wearing one of the “maternity marks” below, be gentle with them!
