From pregnancy to childbirth(從懷孕到分娩)

Under the Childbirth and Child-rearing Support Program, you can receive the equivalent of 50,000 yen each at the time of notification of pregnancy and after the birth of your child. These payments can be used for the purchase of baby items, child-rearing support services, and other purposes. *The content of the program may change in the future.
In addition, based on questionnaires and interviews, you can consult with public health nurses, midwives, and other professionals on matters related to pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children.

〈Childbirth support allowance〉
Equivalent to 50,000 yen per pregnant woman who has submitted a notification of pregnancy
〈Child-rearing support allowance〉
Equivalent to 50,000 yen per child(in the case of multiple births,equivalent to 50,000 yen×the number of children)to the caregiver of the child born

*In order to receive a gift, you must undergo an interview at the time of pregnancy and after delivery.

You can receive a Maternity Mark badge together with a Mother and Child Health Handbook at the health and welfare center of the ward in which you live. You can also receive one at some train stations.

In these classes, first-time expecting parents learn basic knowledge covering pregnancy, childbirth and child rearing. Fellow class members are all expecting mothers and fathers. These classes are a great place to meet people living in the same area and make new friends.

Under this system, if you are pregnant or have an infant up to the age of 5 months and are having a hard time because you are sick or have nobody else to help out with housework or childcare, you can apply to have a helper dispatched from a provider commissioned by Yokohama City to assist with housework or childcare.

'- This service is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Each session lasts up to 2 hours, and you can book 2 sessions in a day.
- You can use this service for up to 20 sessions, or 40 sessions in the case of children born of multiple birth.
- Each session costs 1,500 yen. However, you may be eligible for a reduction or exemption from payment of this charge depending on your circumstances. For more details, please ask at the time of application.

Please apply at the counter of the Children and Families Support Division of the ward office where you live.

Ninshin SOS Yokohama is a service which provides consultations via telephone or email for those with concerns about an unplanned pregnancy, childbirth or raising children. Your consultation will be taken by a qualified nurse or other professional. Consultations are free of charge.

This service allows women with physical or mental health concerns to consult over the phone or in person with a midwife, public health nurse or other professional from ward health and welfare centers. You need to book an appointment for consultations in person.
You can also receive a free consultation from a specialist doctor or nurse from a hospital concerning specialist matters such as screening and treatment for sterility and infertility, etc. You need to book an appointment for consultations. Please visit this website (in Japanese) for more details and information on how to book an appointment.