When you find out you're pregnant
Receiving a Maternity Health Record Book (boshitecho) and Paternity Health Record Book
When you find out you’re pregnant, notify the Asago City Health Center or any branch Office. You will be provided with a Maternity Health Record Book and Paternity Health Record Book. The Maternity Health Record Book is also available in foreign-language versions.
The Maternity Health Record Book is a handbook to keep records about pregnancy and the baby’s health condition. You need it for health checkups or receiving vaccinations.
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| When you find out you're pregnant |
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Prenatal checkups
When pregnant, please get regular prenatal checkups at a hospital. These checkups make sure the pregnant person and the baby are doing well. They are available regularly until the baby is born. The city subsidizes the cost of prenatal care.
For inquiries contact
Child Raising Support Section
TEL:079-666-8103 Address：378-1 Hokkoji, Wadayama-cho, Asago City(Asago City Health Center)Birth
Notification of birth
If you have a child in Japan, regardless of nationality submit a birth notification to the City Office. Decide the child’s name and prepare the necessary documents by then.
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Within 14 days |
For a new baby to continue living in Japan, it is necessary to obtain a residence permit for it. Please apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Services Bureau within 30 days from the birth.
When you have a baby, please notify your country of origin as well. Please check with the embassy or consulate in Japan about the procedures for birth notification and obtaining nationality for the child.
For inquiries contact
Citizens Section
TEL:079-672-6120Childbirth Lump-Sum Allowance
People insured by National Health Insurance or other health insurance will receive a Childbirth Lump-Sum Allowance when they give birth. Using the Direct Payment System for the Childbirth Lump-Sum Allowance enables reducing the up-front payment for childbirth at medical institutions.The procedures are carried out at the hospital.
For inquiries contact
People insured by National Health Insurance…Citizens Section
TEL:079-672-6120People insured by other health insurance…The employer
Neonatal visits
Midwives and public health nurses do home visits on new babies to check the infant’s health condition. They also help answer questions about raising children.
For inquiries contact
Child Raising Support Section
TEL:079-666-8103Children's health
Infant health checkups
These regularly check the baby's development and nutritional status, and whether it has any congenital diseases. Parents can also talk to a pediatrician or public health nurse about any concerns they have.
| When | Involves |
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| 3 months, 8 months, 18 months, 3 years | Growth and development checkups, height and weight measurement, parenting support, feeding consultation |
For inquiries contact
Child Raising Support Section
TEL:079-666-8103Vaccinations
Vaccination is effective to preventing illness or alleviating symptoms by building immunity in advance of exposure to disease. Immunization with vaccines is important to prevent contracting infectious diseases.
Asago City pays the full cost involved in routine immunizations. The vaccination vouchers issued by Asago City are required to receive vaccinations with no out-of-pocket expenses. Vouchers will be posted to you before the baby is two months old. Please keep them safe until all the courses of vaccination are completed.
Two types of vaccinations are available.
| Routine immunizations | Children receive these vaccinations at set ages, and they are free of charge. |
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| Optional immunizations |
Parents can choose to have their child receive these vaccines. Please discuss them with your doctor if you prefer your child to receive them. A fee will apply. *Partial subsidies are available for children’s influenza vaccinations. |
For inquiries contact
Health and Welfare Promotion Section
TEL:079-672-5269Assistance and subsidies for raising children
| Assistance and subsidies | Application window and coverage | Details |
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| Childbirth bonus payment | After notification of birth | Parents receive 30,000 yen and a gift for each child. Submitting the "Application for Payment of Childbirth Bonus Payment" is required. |
| Medical costs subsidy system for infants and children | Children from birth to age 18 | No co-payment is required for either hospitalization or outpatient treatment if your child receives care using health insurance for illness or injury at a medical institution. However, fees apply depending on your income as well as for costs not covered by insurance such as medical certificates and medicine bottles. |
| Child support assistance | People raising a child through to graduation from middle school | An amount is paid according to the child's age. Completing procedures at the Citizens Section or Branch Office is required. |
For inquiries contact
Citizens Section
TEL:079-672-6120| Assistance and subsidies | Application window and coverage | Details |
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| Child support assistance | People raising a child through to graduation from middle school | The amount paid depends on the child's age. Apply at the Citizens Section or Branch Office. |
| Maternity support benefit | After the Pregnancy Notification Form is submitted |
Each pregnant person can receive 50,000 yen. The application form is provided together with the Maternity Health Record Book. |
| Child-raising support benefit | After the Notification of Birth Form is submitted | Parents can receive 50,000 yen for each child. The application form is provided when a midwife or public health nurse visits after the birth. |
For inquiries contact
Child Raising Support Section
TEL:079-666-8103Consultation service for pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children
Families with Children Center
Our expert staff guide parents to the services they need about a wide range of consultations and concerns related to pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children. We provide support and peace of mind to new and expecting parents.
Please feel free to contact us about anything related to pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children
| Consultation days and times | 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM when the office is open |
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We are available by phone, by visiting the Center, or by home visit. *Please just call us first. TEL:079-672-5269 |
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Asago City Health Center (Child Raising Support Section) Address: 378-1 Hokkoji, Wadayama-cho, Asago City |
For inquiries contact
Child Raising Support Section
TEL:079-666-8103Asago City Child Care Learning Center
Registration is open to children who have not yet started elementary school and their parents. The Center provides an environment to make friends with fathers and mothers who have children of a similar age. Facilities include a fun play and event space, while parenting mentors are available for support and consultation.
| Center name | Address | TEL |
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| Ikuno Child Care Learning Center | 418-4 Kuchiganaya, Ikuno-cho | 079-679-4010 |
| Wadayama Child Care Learning Center | 824-1 Tamaki, Wadayama-cho | 079-672-6170 |
| Santo Child Care Learning Center | 95 Gakuonji, Santo-cho | 079-676-4633 |
| Asago Child Care Learning Center | 390 Habuchi | 079-677-0202 |
Child raising mutual support program
Family Support Center Program
People who want to receive support raising children (members requesting help) and those who want to provide support (members able to help) register for the Program, and engage in community-based child-raising support activities while building mutual trust.
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Please submit the application form to the Child Raising Support Section. (Application forms are also available on our website, and at the Childcare Center Section, Branch Offices, and Child Care Learning Centers.) |