What to Pack in Your Japanese Maternity Hospital Bag
As your baby’s due date gets closer, you’ll probably find yourself wondering what you should pack to take with you to the maternity hospital. If…
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…
A Discussion on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Child rearing in Japan with Kay
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…
My Labor and Delivery Story in Japan
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…
First Steps to Take If You’re Pregnant in Japan
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….