B:Pregnancy-childbirth

Updated: October 29, 2020

Maternal and Child Health Handbook

It will be issued at the Maternal and Child Health Comprehensive Support Center (inside the Health Division of each ward health and welfare center). The Maternal and Child Health Handbook is created for the purpose of recording the health of mothers and children. Please keep it in a safe place as it will also be used as a record of your child’s vaccination. A foreign language version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook is also distributed to those who wish.

Childbirth and childcare lump sum

It is provided by your health insurance. For more information, please contact your health insurance.

General health checkup for pregnant women

If you become pregnant, get regular health checkups to manage your mother’s and child’s health. When you hand over the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, you will be issued a consultation slip for 14 times (except for the designated test items, you will be responsible for your own expenses). If you have moved in, please bring your Maternal and Child Health Handbook and exchange and issue a consultation slip at the Health Division of each Health and Welfare Center.

Postpartum care business

For mothers and babies up to 4 months after childbirth who are worried about childcare and need support, midwives provide mental and physical care and childcare guidance through home visits and stays at medical institutions and maternity homes. ..

Pregnant woman dental examination

We perform dental examinations for pregnant women once during pregnancy and less than one year after giving birth.

Get a dental checkup as soon as possible during the stable period during pregnancy and by about 6 months after giving birth.

Infertility specialist consultation center

Doctors and midwives provide medical and mental concerns for couples who are suffering from infertility or recurrent miscarriage (a symptom of repeated miscarriage even if they become pregnant and cannot get a baby). .. Free / reservation required

Mother & Father Class

For those who are about to give birth, we will provide appropriate information and support the making of friends so that they can give birth and raise children with peace of mind.

Chuo Ward / Hanamigawa Ward / Inage Ward / Wakaba Ward / Midori Ward / Mihama Ward

Partial subsidy for infertility treatment costs

In order to reduce the financial burden on couples undergoing infertility treatment (in vitro fertilization / intracytoplasmic sperm injection), we will subsidize part of the cost required for treatment.

Parents class held on Saturdays and Sundays

For those who are about to give birth, we will introduce lectures on pregnancy and breastfeeding, support for fathers according to changes in the mind and body of mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth, and maternal and child health services to raise children. We support the active involvement of.

Partial subsidy for recurrent pregnancy loss inspection fee

To reduce the financial burden on couples who are tested for recurrent pregnancy loss, we will subsidize part of the cost of testing for recurrent pregnancy loss that is not covered by medical insurance.

Angel helper

During pregnancy and shortly after childbirth, it is very difficult for a mother to do household chores alone. In such a case, “Angel Helper” will help you with housework and childcare.

Consultation on pregnancy and childbirth (Chiba City Maternal and Child Health Comprehensive Support Center)

The Maternal and Child Health Comprehensive Support Center (inside the Health Division of each ward health and welfare center) provides consultation on things to be aware of in daily life and concerns and problems regarding pregnancy and childbirth.

An example of consultation content

  • What should I be careful about during pregnancy?
  • I don’t have the confidence to raise even if I give birth
  • I got pregnant unexpectedly, but I can’t
    talk to anyone. * If you have an unexpected pregnancy problem, “Ninshin SOS Chiba”(Link to external site)But you can talk.

Birth certificate

When your child is born, please notify us within 14 days from the date of birth.

Preparing for disasters for pregnant women and infants

I don’t know when a disaster will occur. Be prepared for disasters on a regular basis to protect yourself and your children.

Birth notice

When your baby is born, please submit a postcard (birth notice) to the Health Division of each Health and Welfare Center within 7 days as much as possible in the separate volume of the Chiba City Mother and Child Health Handbook.

Related fields

Support for childbirth (midwifery facility)

If you cannot be hospitalized for childbirth due to financial reasons, you can use the midwifery facilities (Aoba Hospital and Kaihin Hospital).

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