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Twin Pregnancy Third Trimester Update – Giving Birth During Covid 19, Birth Plan Changes, and Preterm Labor (Weeks 29-25)

on April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 By mymotherhoodtokyo

As I am writing this I am 35 weeks and one day pregnant and I thought it was a good time to write this post as I don't have much time left! 37 weeks is considered full term for a twin pregnancy, and over 50% of twins are born at 36 weeks or before so [...]

What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding BEFORE Giving Birth

on November 19, 2018August 16, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo

As a pregnant woman, how much time are you spending preparing for birth? Are you taking breathing classes? Touring your hospital? Packing a hospital bag? Reading books? What about for breastfeeding? If you're anything like me, you barely prepared at all! Before giving birth I knew I wanted to breastfeed, but I really had no [...]

Choosing a Maternity Caregiver in Japan

on November 18, 2018March 15, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo 1 Comment

Congratulations! You're pregnant! But you're...in Japan. Now what? Bringing life into the world is intense enough, let alone doing it outside your home country. If you're anything like me, you turned to Google to help you find a caregiver and you probably got the same result as I did...Aiiku Clinic and Dr. Sakamoto! Although this [...]

Mom and Baby Friendly Hospitals, Maternity Clinics, and Birth Houses in the Tokyo Area

on November 15, 2018September 24, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo 8 Comments

Caregivers in Japan can be quite conservative compared to other countries. When choosing a caregiver, it is important to do your research early in your pregnancy so you know their policies and what options are available to you (particularly surrounding pain relief) before it's too late to make a change. For more info about how [...]

Take a look inside Tokyo’s Aiiku Hospital!

on October 20, 2017March 15, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo 8 Comments

When I first found out I was pregnant in Japan and going to be giving birth in Tokyo, it didn't take long for Aiiku Hospital to come up on my radar. For Tokyo moms wishing to give birth with an English speaking OB and at a hospital that guarantees access to an epidural, Aiiku is [...]

Come With Me To My OB Appointment in Tokyo

on September 18, 2017March 15, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo 5 Comments

So...you peed on the stick and it says you're pregnant...now what? I think for most women, their search starts with finding an obstetrician or midwife to look after them during pregnancy. In Japan, you have several options but definitely fewer than the US when it comes to caregivers. This is simply because of the language [...]

Popular Blog Posts

  • Misconceptions About TTC While Breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding in Public in Japan - An Honest Guide
  • Take a look inside Tokyo's Aiiku Hospital!
  • First Trimester Update (Weeks 1-12) - Pregnancy #2 with Twins!
  • Mirai and Taishi's Twin Birth Story
  • Mom and Baby Friendly Hospitals, Maternity Clinics, and Birth Houses in the Tokyo Area
  • What Should My Newborn Wear?! Clothing Recommendations for the First Two Months
  • My C-Section Recovery
  • Packing My Hospital Bag in Japan // SUGGESTIONS VS REALITY
  • Preparing to Give Birth Alone During COVID-19

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