Nagoya Foreign Mothers' Group
           

 
 

Welcome to the website of the Foreign Mothers' Group of Nagoya, Japan! Living in Japan as a foreigner is sometimes difficult specially when you're pregnant or have a small baby and doesn't speak the language. To help foreign women in this situation the Nagoya Foreign Mothers' Group was organized in 1996 by Ms Misako Iwamoto, a veteran midwife who selflessly committed herself for years volunteering to help foreign expectant moms. For all these years, our members come and go, many of whom have gone back to their country, moved out of Nagoya and some are still around and we are happy to be of help to these wonderful moms. We are also grateful for their support, those moms who had babies and still come to our meetings and meet our new members and share their experiences, information and give advices as well. Please come to our meeting, it's free and you can bring your kids, husband or partner. These meetings can be very helpful, not only when you are expecting, but also during the first few months with a new-born baby. It is a place to meet mothers and mothers-to-be from various cultural backgrounds. You can ask questions, talk over any worries or difficulties you have, not only with a midwife but with other "experienced" parents as well.     We have our monthly meeting every 2nd Saturday of the month, (except August and December) from 10:00 - 12:00 at the Nagoya City Women's Center (Meijo subway line, Higashi-betsuin station, exit #1). We usually hold our meeting at the back door living room lobby: watch for our signs in  the hallway or in the lobby of the library on the first floor. If you are coming by car, there's a parking space behind the building for unlimited hours, fee is 300 yen. If you have some questions, please feel free to call or send email to:  Misako Iwamoto (midwife), phone/fax (052) 847-0243  Lorna Ohigashi, phone (052) 331 9019, 090-2344-8978.

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For those who want to get in touch with other members, post some messages and inquiries, we have put up a YAHOO GROUP WEBSITE.   Mothers' Group Bulletin Board    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!  APRIL 10, 2010 Birthing and Breathing class on video - 2nd Floor (next to Japanese Room) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.              The Number of Subsidized Pregnancy Health Checks has increased. If you live in Nagoya City, the number of subsidized Health Checks for pregnant women who are due to give birth from August onwards, will be increased relative to the length of time remaining until their due date.           System Expected Delivery Date No. of Checks Current On or Before July 31, 2008 2   August 1, 2008 to Oct. 31, 2008 3 After changes November 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 4   After March 2009 5 If you already have or are issued a “Maternity Record Book” by June 30, 2008 Health Check Vouchers will be issued for additional Health Checks from July 1 onwards. Please bring your “Maternity Record Book”and your “For the health of mother and child” supplement” to your ward’s Health Center(hokenjo) apply; a proxy may apply on your behalf. ¦If you receive a “Maternity Record Book” from July 2008 onwards Additional Health Check Vouchers are included as part of the “For the health of mother and child (a supplement to the Maternity Record Book)” that was distributed along with the “Maternity Record Book”. Any medical checks not mentioned on the Health Check Vouchers are not covered by the subsidies. For Inquiries: The City of Nagoya Health Center, Child & Youth Affairs Bureau, Child Raising Support Division. Tel: 052-972-2629 Fax: 052-972-4146. Birth plans Explanations of the use of a birth plan, followed by a few examples. Useful Japanese Language to help your hospital visits and stay more manageable.  Clinics, midwives and pediatricians in and around Nagoya Traveling while pregnant and/or with baby Domestic and international flight regulations for women who are pregnant and/or traveling with baby. Useful links            A host of recommended pregnancy,breastfeeding, and parenting sites.                  Monthly Nagoya Calendar from Nagoya International Center                     Daily Living information, visa, events around Nagoya, health        consultation, taxes, job, guide to Holiday clinics etc.