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Pregnancy, Child Birth / 妊娠・出産

Japan's childbirth establishment / 日本の出産施設

In Japan, over 90% of the people give birth at medical institutions. Each facility has slightly different features. Choose the one which is most appropriate for your conditions and your family wishes. In terms of fee, it will cost approximately 350,000 - 400,000 yen to give normal delivery at a clinic or a hospital. 日本では、9割以上の人が医療機関で出産をします。
それぞれに特徴がありますので、からだの状態と家族の希望に応じて選んでください。
出産に伴う費用は、施設で自然分娩の場合でおおむね35万 - 40万円くらいです。

1. Maternity hospital, clinic
   (Clinics with only obstetrics and gynecology department)
1. 産院、クリニック
  (産婦人科のみの医院)
Many services for the mother and child
Often found around one's home
You may be transferred to a general hospital
There is a big difference in the fee
母子のためのサービスがある
自宅近くで見つかることが多い
状態によっては、総合病院などに搬送となる
出産費用の差が大きい
2. General hospital
  (There are many departments)
2. 総合病院
  (多くの科が併設されている)
They may be able to respond to you in case of emergencies within the hospital
You may not be able to see a doctor without being introduced
Personal requests may not be heard
緊急時にも院内で対応できることがある
紹介がないと受診できない施設がある
個人的な希望は通りにくいことが多い
3. Birth Center
  (Only handles normal delivery)
3. 助産所、助産院
  (正常出産のみを扱う)
You could expect to give birth in a natural state
Respects personal requests such as having family members present during delivery
No doctor present
自然の経過に合わせた出産を期待できる
家族の立会いなど、希望を尊重した出産
医師がいない
4. At home
  (Have a midwifery practitioner come over and give birth at home)
4. 自宅
  (家に助産師を呼んで出産する)
No need to enter a hospital (clinic)
The delivery can take place in a familiar environment with friends and family members
Responses in times of emergency will not be as good as clinics
入退院の必要がない
慣れた雰囲気の中で家族や友人とともに出産する
緊急時の対応は施設出産に比べおとる
OB/GYN ward search sites 産婦人科検索リスト