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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childrearing

Pregnancy and Childbirth

When you Confirm Your Pregnancy…Maternity Passbook, Pregnancy Health Checkup-form, Dental Check-up form for Pregnant Women, etc.

 If you live in Toshima City and your pregnancy is confirmed at a medical institution, please notify your nearest Public Health Center, Health Consultation Center, Residents Office, or the Public Health Center Satellite Office (located on the 4th floor of City office).You will receive a “Mother and Child Health Bag” (free of charge) containing a Maternity Passbook, Pregnancy Health Checkup vouchers (for 14 check-ups), and other items.

Inquiries

Management & Programs Group, Health Promotion Section, Ikebukuro Public Health Center Tel: 03-3987-4173
Management & Programs Group, Nagasaki Health Consultation Center Tel: 03-3957-1191

Business Hours

8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding national holidays and New Year’s holidays)

Dental Check-up for Pregnant Women Program

Vouchers for a Dental Check-up for Pregnant Women will be sent to those who report their pregnancy to Toshima City. Upon receipt of the voucher, make an appointment at a dental clinic taking part in this program stating that you will be using the Toshima City “Dental Check-up voucher for Pregnant Women”. Bring the following items with you. If you do not receive the voucher due to newly moving into Toshima City or any other reasons, please make an inquiry by telephone.

Bring…

  • Maternity Passbook
  • Dental Check-up voucher for Pregnant Women
  • Health Insurance Certificate
  • Toothbrush

Inquiries

Management & Programs Group, Health Promotion Section, Ikebukuro Public Health Tel: 03-3987-4173

If You Are in Need of Financial Assistance for Childbirth

The Toshima City Office will provide subsidies to pregnant women who have difficulty of paying for their childbirth expenses. Prior consultation is needed and medical institution for delivery will be designated.

Inquiries

Child, Family, and Women’s Consultation Group, Child Care Support Section Tel: 03-3981-2119

Toshima City Designated Infertility Treatment Assistance

If you intend to undergo infertility treatment, please first inquire to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. There are conditions for the treatment covered, and infertility treatment assistance has age restrictions for when treatments can begin. If you received treatment before health insurance became available for infertility treatment and are approved for infertility treatment assistance by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, you can also receive designated assistance for treatment from Toshima City. Assistance is offered for in vitro fertilization and microinsemination. Written applications are available for downloaded on the city website, and they are also distributed on the fourth floor of the Ikebukuro Public Health Center, the Nagasaki Health Consultation Office, and the Ikebukuro Public Health Center Satellite office on the fourth floor of the Toshima City Office.
If you started treatment after April 1, 2023, there will be no assistance from Toshima Ward.

Inquiries

About Tokyo Metropolitan Designated Infertility Treatment Assistance
Mother and Child Medical Assistance Desk, Household Support Section, Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health Tel: 03-5321-1111 (Ext. 32-667)

About Toshima City Designated Infertility Treatment Assistance
Management & Programs Group, Health Promotion Section, Ikebukuro Public Health Tel: 03-3987-4173

Childbirth & Parenting Support… Welcome Baby Program

Information exchange amongst participants, intercommunication with experienced mothers and babies, etc. for pregnant women and their family who are expecting their first child

Inquiries

Tobu Children & Family Support Center Tel: 03-5980-5275
Seibu Children & Family Support Center Tel: 03-5966-3131

Learn about Parenting

Mothers’ Class (at Ikebukuro Public Health Center / Nagasaki Health Consultation Office by reservation)

This class for first-time mothers-to-be is conducted by nurses, midwives, nutritionists and dental hygienists. These health professionals inform participants about pregnancy, delivery and parenting through presentations and hands-on exercises.

Papa Mama Preparation Class (at Ikebukuro Public Health Center by reservation)

Hands on training on bathing babies, experiencing physical difficulties of pregnancy, etc. for mothers and fathers expecting their first child.

Inquiries

Health Guidance Group, Health Promotion Section, Ikebukuro Public Health CenterTel: 03-3987-4174
Health Guidance Group, Nagasaki Health Consultation OfficeTel: 03-3957-1191

When Your Baby is born…Notification of Birth

Notification for Family Register

Tel: 03-3981-2146 

”Toshima Isshoni Kosodate (Raising children together)” Program

Childrearing Support Helper Program (Toshima Isshoni Kosodate)

Eligibility

Families residing in Toshima City with children below 2 years of age (including before delivery).

Service Hours

8:00am to 7:00pm (excluding new year’s holidays)

Service Availability

2 to 4 hours per order. As a general rule, the service is available up to a total of 70 hours (up to 160 hours for multiple pregnancies).

Charge

900 yen per hour

Note: Reduction/exemption may apply. 1.5 times the rate when caring for more than one child (limited to siblings).

Application

Apply after a Family Support Center staff visits your home and explains the terms of use. Make reservations at least a week in advance of the date of use.
* Families with a single parent and a dependent child of elementary school age or younger (subject to requirements) are also eligible to use this service. Please contact one of the centers below for details.

Inquiries

Tobu Child and Family Support Center Phone: 03-5980-5275
Seibu Child and Family Support Center Phone: 03-5966-3131

Childrearing Consultation Visit Program

A counseling staff will visit your home to provide consultation on childrearing. There is a Birthday Visit Consultation for all babies for their 1st birthdays.

Visit time: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding national holidays and New Year’s holidays).

Inquiries

Tobu Children and Family Support Center Tel: 03-5980-5275
Seibu Children and Family Support Center Tel: 03-5966-3131

Family Support Center Services

Those who want help with childrearing (User Members) and those who want to help them (Helper Members) become members of the program to support each other with childrearing in the local community (paid support activities). Drop off and pick up your children at daycare facilities, schools, lessons, etc., and take care of them for short periods of time. Helper Members are paid volunteers who have completed Toshima City’s designated training program

Who Is Eligible to Register as User Members?

Those who live in Toshima City with a child between 43 days of age and the age he/she completes elementary school.

Service Hours

 As a general rule, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (other times available after consultations)

Charge

800 yen per hour on weekdays (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm)
900 yen per hour during hours other than the above, and on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays.

Note: Reduction/exemption programs are available.

Application

You must register as a user.

Inquiries

Family Support Center Office (within Child Care Support Section), Tel: 03-3981-2146

更新日:2021年9月16日