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Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood in Japan: Harriet’s Story
I’m beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to share this latest interview on pregnancy and motherhood in Japan. Harriet Ocharo (known online as Savvy Kenya) is a working mother of two in Japan.…
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Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood During COVID-19 in Japan: Tari’s Story
It’s been a while since I last posted an interview, and this one is especially relevant for the times as it features a woman who gave birth during the coronavirus pandemic in Japan.…
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Hospital Bag in Japan Checklist: What to Pack
Wondering what you need for your hospital stay when you give birth in Japan? Unlike in North America, new moms in Japan spend a much longer time in the hospital in order to…
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IVF in Japan: Pippa’s Story
One of the reasons I started interviewing women in Japan about their pregnancies was to highlight that although we all gave birth in Japan, our pregnancies and birth stories are unique. And for…
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Fatherhood in Japan: Papa A’s Story
Over the years fathers around the world have become increasingly more involved with their children’s lives, starting from before they are even born. A study has even shown that fathers experience similar increases…
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Pregnancy and Motherhood in Japan: Linda’s Story
This is a picture of “beschuit met muisjes”, which is something Dutch people eat to celebrate the birth of a baby (pink and white sprinkles for girls, and blue and white for boys).…
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Giving Birth in Japan: Cost Breakdown
As a Canadian, I balked when I heard that giving birth in Japan wouldn’t be completely free and that prenatal costs were not covered by health insurance. I won’t lie, I briefly contemplated…
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Pregnancy and Motherhood in Japan: Katie’s Story
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to show their support for this new series. It’s truly wonderful to have the opportunity to share the stories of fascinating women from abroad…
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Pregnancy and Motherhood in Japan: Candace’s Story
Women all over the world have their own unique pregnancy, birth, and child-rearing stories, but when giving birth for the first time in a country that is originally not your own, there are…
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12 Things That Surprised Me When I Was Pregnant in Japan
Pregnancy is a whirlwind of hormones, aches and pains, excitement but also fear. Now imagine being pregnant for the first time and in another country. Sure, you may know the language, understand the…
