Third Trimester
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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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Newborn Baby Products in Japan: Buy This, Pass on That
As first-time parents, my husband and I had a general idea of what to get for the baby thanks to guides posted online and magazines. However, every baby and every family is different…
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My Birth Story (Induction and C-Section in Japan)
It’s been a while! As some of you 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…
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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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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…
