Advice for New Moms From a Labor and Delivery Nurse
After recently having my daughter here in Japan, I often find myself thinking back to my pregnancy, labor, and delivery experience. Even after going through…
After recently having my daughter here in Japan, I often find myself thinking back to my pregnancy, labor, and delivery experience. Even after going through…
Traveling with a small baby can be daunting—especially on a plane packed full of people. It’s natural to worry about your little one’s cries disturbing…
Breastfeeding in Japan has its challenges, but I want to share some of the ways I’ve found that can make it easier. Whether you’re in…
Pregnancy and childbirth can be very daunting experiences in Japan. Not because of any dangers with the healthcare system—it has one of the best in…
Having a baby in Japan is something I never imagined myself doing when I first moved here 8 years ago. I was young, single, and…
For a foreign woman living in Japan, getting pregnant can add on a whole new layer of stress and uncertainty to an already challenging life….
I put on my boots and open the door to my house and step outside. Immediately the blinding white strikes my eyes. To my right…
Eight times. Eight times is how often I’ve moved since coming to Japan. Considering I’ve only lived here for seven years, that means I’ve packed…
Japan is often viewed as an amazing place to live. While I definitely agree that Japan is great, they still have a lot of the…
Have you always wanted to try kayaking, but felt intimidated because you’re a complete beginner and worried it might be difficult? Me, too! The Yanbaru…