Tokyo Mothers Group
English-speaking support group for families in Tokyo
Pregnant in Japan?
Tokyo Pregnancy group (http://tokyopregnancygroup.blogspot.com) gives pregnant women and women trying to conceive a chance to meet other expecting and TTC mothers. The meetings provide an opportunity for members to learn about and discuss various issues related to conception, pregnancy, delivery and newborn parenting in Japan. For information about joining the group, please email tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com.
Doulas in Tokyo
If you are looking for additional support during your pregnancy, labour and in the early days of having a newborn, a doula can be a great help. The following doulas are currently practicing in and around Tokyo.
Birth Doulas
For pregnancy, labour, and breastfeeding help and advice.
Stephanie Kawai - birth doula, LLL leader and breastfeeding counsellor:
https://tokyodoulasupport.wordpress.com
Celia Hughes - birth doula, LLL leader and lactation consultant:
https://sagefemmetokyo.wixsite.com/website
Post-partum Doulas
This is including breastfeeding support and help after baby is born and in the first few weeks of life.
Stephanie Kawai - https://tokyodoulasupport.wordpress.com
Candice Quist Potter - please contact TMG to be put in touch with Candice
Classes for babies and beyond
For more information, including information on music and baby massage classes- check out our activities for kids page. https://www.tokyomothersgroup.com/activities-for-kids
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