Child and Medical Care
Mother and Baby
When you confirm pregnancy
Submit Report of Pregnancy ("ninshin todokede-sho") and then you will be issued a Mother and Child Health Handbook ("boshi kenkō techō"), Health Checkup Subsidy Ticket for Expectant Mother, and Baby Nara Card (Baby Support Card).
- Window# Sante Koriyama, Child Welfare Department
- Expense: Free
*For newcomers, contact us for the Health Checkup Subsidy Ticket.
At the time of birth
Submit the Birth Certificate ("shusshō todoke") and then around 2 months after the baby's birth the Infant Health Checkup Card, Child Care Consultation Card, and Immunization Card will be sent to you. If you do not receive the above (newcomers etc.), please contact us.
Health counseling during pregnancy/ after delivery
Consultation services are available at the window or by calling the public center. If necessary, public health nurses will make house calls to provide counseling. Nutritionists will answer your questions on dietary needs.
- Eligible: expectant and nursing mothers
- Expense: Free
Child care consultation services
Child care consultation services are available at the window or by calling or sending the Post Birth Care Card ("shusshō renraku kādo") to the Health Center. If necessary, public health nurses, midwives or nutritionists will make house calls. Nutritionists will also provide you with consultations on appropriate diet. You may send your Post Birth Care Card by the city's website.
*Home guidance is for under 4 months.
- Eligible: under 6 years old (pre-school)
- Expense: Free
Information on health checkups and counseling
*For further information, please refer to the city newspaper "Tsunagari," or contact Sante Koriyama.
Medical fee assistance program for children
From new-born to pre-school children: Hospitalization/ Outpatient treatment
For elementary school children: Hospitalization only
(No income limit)
*Eligible recipients: Those who are registered as Yamatokoriyama residents and are enrolled in the medical insurance program.
*Requisites for the application: National Health Insurance Card ("Kenko Hoken-sho") or Health Insurance Association Member Card ("Kumiaiin-sho"), a document that indicates the income of the applicant, spouse or the member of the household who is obligated for support (taxation certification.) If the application is made from January to July, the income tax paid in the year before the previous year will be used. If the application is made from August to December, the income tax paid in the previous year will be used. However, the submission is not required if the amount of income can be identified by the Municipal Residents' Tax Department.
Pregnancy test fee assistance program
- Eligible: Female households with no taxation certificate. (except households receiving Livelihood Protection)
- Window# Sante Koriyama
Birth assistance program
This is a system for expectant mothers who cannot afford to be hospitalized due to financial reasons. The system provides financial support and facilities where expectant mothers can feel safe giving birth. Please consult us at earliest as possible in order to secure the facility.
Health checkups, counseling, and classes for babies and infants
| Title | Eligible Age | Period | Things to Bring | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Month Health Checkup | 4 months to 5 months | All year round | Examination card (Please call us if you did not receive it.) | City's designated medical institutions |
| 7 Month Health Checkup | 7 months to 8 months | All year round | ||
| 12 Month Health Checkup | 12 months to 13 months | Twice a month | Child Care Consultation Card, Mother and Child Health Handbook, bath towel, toothbrush | Sante Koriyama |
| 18 Month Health Checkup | 6 months to under 2 years of age | Twice a month | Health checkup card, Mother and Child Health Handbook, bath towel, toothbrush | |
| 3 Year Health Checkup | 3 years to under 4 years of age | Twice a month | Health checkup card will be sent to you. Mother and Child Health Handbook, children's toothbrush, urine (container will be sent to you) | |
| Parenting Class ("Papa Mama Class") | Expectant mothers and fathers (and grandparents) | 10 classes a year (reservation is required) | Mother and Child Health Handbook, writing utensils | |
| Child Care Class (2 classes for 1 course) | Parents for those of first-born 6 months old | 5 times a year (reservation is required) | Mother and Child Health Handbook, writing utensils | |
| Dental Consultations for Expectant Mothers and Infants | 0 to 6 years old (pre-school) Expectant mothers | 4 times a month (reservation is required) | Mother and Child Health Handbook, toothbrush | |
| Infant Health ("Sukoyaka") Consultation | Infants and guardians | We offer counseling by psychology experts and health nurses to guardians who are worried about their children's physical development and about their skills in raising their children. | ||
317-2 Honjo-cho, 639-1136 / 0743-58-3333
Child Welfare Department, Ex.522 Window#119