- Baby, First Trimester, General, Labor/Birth, Newborn, Pregnancy, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Trying to Conceive
Pregnancy Omamori in Japan: Amulets for Trying to Conceive and Childbirth
If you visit a shrine or temple in Japan, you will likely see some colorful and tiny pouch-like items for sale. These are amulets called omamori (お守り), which contain the blessings of priests…
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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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All About the Amazon Japan Baby Registry
Baby registries are very common in North America but not so much in Japan. To the best of my knowledge, the only place to make a baby registry in Japan is the Amazon…
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My Favorite Pregnancy Products in Japan
There are a lot of different products for pregnant women but finding what’s out there and whether it suits your needs can be difficult, especially when you’re nauseated and tired from all the…
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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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Pregnancy in Japan: The Second Trimester, Maternity Leave and Childcare Leave
I’m officially 39 weeks and 5 days ー time has just flown by! It’s hard to believe my due date is in 3 days (although the baby doesn’t seem to be in any…
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Maternity Clothing in Japan
As someone who frequented malls like PARCO, I had no clue where to get maternity clothing when the time came. Thankfully, Google was there to save the day and I did a quick…
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Where to Get Free Baby and Pregnancy Products in Japan
Babies are expensive and not to mention a completely new territory for new parents, so of course parents-to-be in all cultures love getting as many free things as possible to help cut costs…
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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…
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Anatomy Scan & 4D Ultrasound in Japan
Although anatomy scans are routine in North America, it’s not commonly done in Japan. However, if you want to get an anatomy scan and a 3D/4D ultrasound, it is available and not that…
