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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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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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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…
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What I Ate When I Gave Birth in Japan
Food is an important part of Japanese culture, so of course expectant moms look forward to what they will eat after they give birth. Pregnancy magazines and websites of clinics highlight the types…
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My Birth Story (Induction and C-Section in Japan)
It’s been a while! As some may have already gleaned, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl in July. I’ve been so busy with being a new parent that I haven’t had…
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Pregnancy in Japan: The Final Stretch
This week marks my 36th week of pregnancy. I was on the phone with my mother-in-law and she said that the pregnancy must have flown by, and now that I’m in the home…
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Birth Preparation Class in Japan
My husband and I started off our 10-day Golden Week this year by attending a 3-hour 教育出産準備クラス (Educational Birth Preparation Class), which was provided by our clinic. We had to sign up beforehand…
