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  • hospital bag japan
    Baby,  General,  Labor/Birth,  Newborn,  Pregnancy,  Products,  Second Trimester,  Third Trimester

    Hospital Bag in Japan Checklist: What to Pack

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    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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  • amazon japan baby registry
    Baby,  First Trimester,  General,  General,  Newborn,  Pregnancy,  Products,  Second Trimester

    All About the Amazon Japan Baby Registry

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    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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  • First Trimester,  General,  Pregnancy,  Products,  Second Trimester,  Third Trimester

    My Favorite Pregnancy Products in Japan

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    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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  • First Trimester,  General,  Labor/Birth,  Pregnancy,  Second Trimester,  Third Trimester

    12 Things That Surprised Me When I Was Pregnant in Japan

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    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,  Second Trimester

    Pregnancy in Japan: Reflecting on the Second Trimester

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    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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  • First Trimester,  General,  Pregnancy,  Products,  Second Trimester,  Third Trimester

    Maternity Clothing in Japan

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    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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  • Baby,  First Trimester,  General,  Newborn,  Pregnancy,  Products,  Second Trimester,  Third Trimester

    Where to Get Free Baby and Pregnancy Products in Japan

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    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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  • Labor/Birth,  Pregnancy,  Second Trimester,  Third Trimester

    Birth Preparation Class in Japan

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    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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  • Pregnancy,  Second Trimester

    Anatomy Scan & 4D Ultrasound

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    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…

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  • First Trimester,  Pregnancy,  Second Trimester

    Pregnancy Cravings

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    After the first trimester, my appetite came back with a vengeance.  I was hungry and I wanted all the food. At the beginning of my second trimester, I couldn’t stop thinking about Western food.…

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