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