Heather`s review of Seibo Hospital - giving birth

Hi Lara,

I gave birth at Seibo Byoin with Dr. Sakamoto. He's expensive so if cost is
an issue - this may prevent you from using him. However, I heard from a
friend that he recently opened a clinic in Omotesando and that he takes
Japanese health insurance at that clinic. You'd probably still need to pay
for the birth, but at least the check ups would be covered.

Dr. Sakamoto has a reputation for cutting - but I managed to have a totally
natural birth with no episiotomy. He offered but I was determined and had
coached my husband on how to keep me going. Seibo totally respected my birth
plan even to circumvent hospital rules in administering the Vit K supplement
by syringe instead of in a bottle.

I doubt that Dr. Sakamoto will be your first choice, but thought it was at
least worth sharing a different perspective. That being said, we are hoping
to deliver at one of the birth houses next time around. The trouble with
most hospitals is that you can't bring in your toddler except during
visiting hours. For this reason we hope to get into the Aqua Birth House or
similar next time.

Good luck,
Heather