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PREGNANCY・CHILDBIRTH・CHILD CARE１ 5-a
●Where to get the Maternal and Child Health Handbook
□ At every Municipal Office/City Hall National Insurance and Pension Department or ward/branch office
(except the Tannan branch office), Tannan Health and Welfare Center.
□ Depending on the physician, a pregnancy notice or pregnancy communication may be necessary.
＊ The Maternal and Child Health Handbook with English, Portuguese, Tagalog and Japanese entries, and English and Portuguese editions are available only at the Tannan Health and Welfare Center.
●Expectant Mothers’ Class・Visit and Guidance
●Expectant Mothers’ Class・Visit and Guidance
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Contents |
Schedule |
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Mothers’
and Fathers’
Class |
For
the pregnant woman and her husband; about the health care, Nutrition
and dental care of the expectant mother. |
every
3rd Monday of the odd-numbered months 13:00～16:00 |
|
Visit
for pregnant women
and |
Home
visits aimed at ensuring the health (both mind and body) of pregnant
women and nursing mothers, and to plan and ensure the delivery of a
healthy baby. |
anytime |
＊ Concerned persons will be notified individually regarding the schedule and place.
Health and Welfare Department, Health Section ☎079-594-1117
●Health checkup for pregnant women
□ During pregnancy, it is necessary to have a medical examination at a medical institution to check the health of the fetus. It is important to have medical examinations at a medical institution.
●Birth Certificate
□ Submit to the municipal office or city hall within 14 days.
□ Contact your embassy or consulate and have the baby’s visa processed at the Immigration Bureau.
●Health checkup for babies and children
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Contents |
Schedule |
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Visit
of newborn infants |
Home
visits for newborn infants are aimed at giving child care
consultations. Please
send the “Birth Postcard” attached to the Maternal and Child
Health Handbook to the City Hall. |
within
28 days after
birth |
|
Health
Checkup (4
months) |
For
4 month old babies; measurement, medical checkup, how to start
weaning, preparation of food for weaning, baby’s development,
tuberculin reaction test, and others. |
every
4th Thursday of the month 13:15～15:30 |
|
Food
for Weaning
Class |
How
to start weaning. |
depends
on applicant |
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Health
Checkup (6
months) |
Consultation
on how to continue weaning/practice, growth, |
individual
guidance |
|
Health
Checkup (1
year 7 mos.) |
Medical
checkup of 1year 7-month-old child’s body and teeth, consultation
on teeth brushing, development and training. |
every2nd
Thursday 13:30～15:30 |
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Dental
Health Checkup
(2
years) |
Dental
examination for 2 to 2 yrs. and 3 -month- old children; consultation
on teeth brushing, how to give snacks, baby’s food |
every
1st Thursday 13:15～15:00 |
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Health
Checkup (3
years) |
Medical
checkup of 3 year old child’s body and teeth, consultation on
teeth brushing, detection of early stages of eye and ear diseases,
training, unbalanced diet |
every
3rd Thursday 13:15～15:00 |
＊Concerned persons will be notified individually regarding the schedule and place.
Health Care and Welfare Department, Health Section (Tannan Health and Welfare Center) ☎079-594-1117
Let us join the activities with somebody who understands Japanese and let’s enjoy taking care of our children.
