I am very sorry for the delay... My hubby not too
> sure
> if he can speak very good english.
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> Dr Takeuchi
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> http://enjoy.pial.jp/~t-kodomo-clinic/
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Giving birth at Toyoshima Ladies Clinic, Nishi-Ogikubo
Hi Lara,
Number 2 huh!! That'll be me next year I guess, but I'll be having the
next one in Australia. That'll be interesting.
So I also had a really positive experience at the place I gave birth,
but it's not really ideal for you because it doesn't fit three of your
requirements.
I gave birth at Toyoshima Ladies Clinic in Nishi-Ogikubo. I started
out at a fancier place in Kichijoji but there were so many rules. I
hate rules. Toyoshima has virtually no rules and is very easy-going.
My plan was for a water birth and Toyoshima is one of the few places
in Tokyo that offers this and their pool looked very inviting.
Unfortunately due to my water breaking and the delayed onset of
contractions, this ended up not being an option.
I speak Japanese so I'm not sure whether any of the staff speak
English, but they were all super kind. Dr Toyoshima is not a man of
many words but would answer any of my questions if I had them. The
midwives were wonderful and told me that if I had any questions to
skip asking the doctor and go and knock on their door and they would
answer them anytime. Very reassuring.
Toyoshima is a bit old, but for 430,000 you get a private room and
delicious vegetarian meals for five days. My husband and baby roomed
in with me for the entire stay and friends and family can visit
anytime from 9am to 9pm. There is a special family room that is an
extra 10,000 yen per night and that has it's own private bath and
toilet and anyone you want can stay there (it's a big tatami mat room
with a tv which would be good if you have other children). It can't be
booked though and is first in, first served.
You can write a birth plan and discuss the birth with the midwives
beforehand. I felt totally in control of all aspects of my birth and
felt very supported. You labor in your private room and the midwives
would periodically come in and check on me, and when the time is ready
you can get in the birth pool or move to the delivery room. There are
absolutely no rules about who can be in the delivery room. They have a
cd player if you want music and aromatherapy. I was also given lots of
homeopathic treatments.
I had an active birth with no drugs (not available here) and was
provided lots of different props for labor - the bean bag was amazing.
I pushed on a birthing stool which really worked for me.
So anyway this has ended up being a very long post but I just wanted
to share my experience at Toyoshima.
If you read Japanese I totally recommend checking out the Benesse
Women's Park website - you can search for places to deliver in your
specific area and there are usually reviews on each place. That's how
I found Toyoshima.
Here's the website:
http://women.benesse.ne.jp/
You need to become a member to read the full reviews, but this is a
seriously helpful website if you are looking for pediatricians,
maternity clinics etc all over Japan!!!
cheers,
kat
Number 2 huh!! That'll be me next year I guess, but I'll be having the
next one in Australia. That'll be interesting.
So I also had a really positive experience at the place I gave birth,
but it's not really ideal for you because it doesn't fit three of your
requirements.
I gave birth at Toyoshima Ladies Clinic in Nishi-Ogikubo. I started
out at a fancier place in Kichijoji but there were so many rules. I
hate rules. Toyoshima has virtually no rules and is very easy-going.
My plan was for a water birth and Toyoshima is one of the few places
in Tokyo that offers this and their pool looked very inviting.
Unfortunately due to my water breaking and the delayed onset of
contractions, this ended up not being an option.
I speak Japanese so I'm not sure whether any of the staff speak
English, but they were all super kind. Dr Toyoshima is not a man of
many words but would answer any of my questions if I had them. The
midwives were wonderful and told me that if I had any questions to
skip asking the doctor and go and knock on their door and they would
answer them anytime. Very reassuring.
Toyoshima is a bit old, but for 430,000 you get a private room and
delicious vegetarian meals for five days. My husband and baby roomed
in with me for the entire stay and friends and family can visit
anytime from 9am to 9pm. There is a special family room that is an
extra 10,000 yen per night and that has it's own private bath and
toilet and anyone you want can stay there (it's a big tatami mat room
with a tv which would be good if you have other children). It can't be
booked though and is first in, first served.
You can write a birth plan and discuss the birth with the midwives
beforehand. I felt totally in control of all aspects of my birth and
felt very supported. You labor in your private room and the midwives
would periodically come in and check on me, and when the time is ready
you can get in the birth pool or move to the delivery room. There are
absolutely no rules about who can be in the delivery room. They have a
cd player if you want music and aromatherapy. I was also given lots of
homeopathic treatments.
I had an active birth with no drugs (not available here) and was
provided lots of different props for labor - the bean bag was amazing.
I pushed on a birthing stool which really worked for me.
So anyway this has ended up being a very long post but I just wanted
to share my experience at Toyoshima.
If you read Japanese I totally recommend checking out the Benesse
Women's Park website - you can search for places to deliver in your
specific area and there are usually reviews on each place. That's how
I found Toyoshima.
Here's the website:
http://women.benesse.ne.jp/
You need to become a member to read the full reviews, but this is a
seriously helpful website if you are looking for pediatricians,
maternity clinics etc all over Japan!!!
cheers,
kat
Giving Birth at Toho Fujinka, Koto-ku
Hi Lara,
Perhaps this clinic is too far for you but it's worth considering...
Toho Fujinka nr Kiba Station in Koto-ku. I had my second baby there and it was a much more positive experience than the one I had at Aiiku. Their philosophy probably doesn't match your criteria, however, I think you (and others) should know about it.
It's a private clinic so more expensive than the norm though pretty much all the private clinics I checked were around 500,000 yen whereas the local hospital nr me was much less though spaces were limited due to the usual medical downsizing of departments
They offer no pain relief but after having an epidural for my first delivery, I opted for no pain relief. Epidurals are not all they are cracked up to be! Longer delivery, more medical intervention is usually required (fetal heart monitoring, oxytocin drip and of course an episiotomy!) My recovery was long and painful. I seemed to be the only new mum who was still walking like John Wayne the day I was released from hospital. I also had a week long headache. Though not everybody has a bad reaction from an epidural. Second time round I had no episiotomy and was up and about immediately!
They accept Japanese health insurance which I'm guessing you and your husband have. Check ups can be expensive but you'll get some free with your mother and baby book. Check out your ward office as I know Koto-ku now offer free antenatal check ups for residents of that ward (as of April this yr - bad timing on mine and my husband's part!)
You'll be expected to write a birth plan and have several opportunities to meet the midwives at your check ups. No English spoken by the midwives - my delivery was at night just me and a midwife. The owner of the clinic speaks pretty much fluent English but you'll only get to meet her when you are discharged. She 's more hands on with the fertility side of the clinic. I'm guessing other Drs speak some English but if you have a Japanese surname Japanese people usually speak to you in Japanese.
Very friendly and personal feeling to the clinic not like at some other bigger hospitals. My son was with me and my husband at the hospital though he did not witness the birth! Both he and my husband were asleep in my suite whilst me and the midwife got on with the delivery. No need to worry about last minute babysitters! Rather a luxurious stay aswell - great food which can be eaten in the lounge area with other mums so you're not confined to your room all day. Free aromatherapy massage during your stay too. Several gifts of baby clothes, baby towel blanket, baby care bks etc... all part of the 500,000yen 5day package! You'll need the chance to relax as once you get home with a toddler to look after aswell, you won't be having meals cooked for you or have any chance for a massage!!
Rather long..... There must be other places that offer high level of service. Some of the midwife birth houses I've heard are good. Perhaps there is one near you?
Hope this helps
Gina Sawamura
Perhaps this clinic is too far for you but it's worth considering...
Toho Fujinka nr Kiba Station in Koto-ku. I had my second baby there and it was a much more positive experience than the one I had at Aiiku. Their philosophy probably doesn't match your criteria, however, I think you (and others) should know about it.
It's a private clinic so more expensive than the norm though pretty much all the private clinics I checked were around 500,000 yen whereas the local hospital nr me was much less though spaces were limited due to the usual medical downsizing of departments
They offer no pain relief but after having an epidural for my first delivery, I opted for no pain relief. Epidurals are not all they are cracked up to be! Longer delivery, more medical intervention is usually required (fetal heart monitoring, oxytocin drip and of course an episiotomy!) My recovery was long and painful. I seemed to be the only new mum who was still walking like John Wayne the day I was released from hospital. I also had a week long headache. Though not everybody has a bad reaction from an epidural. Second time round I had no episiotomy and was up and about immediately!
They accept Japanese health insurance which I'm guessing you and your husband have. Check ups can be expensive but you'll get some free with your mother and baby book. Check out your ward office as I know Koto-ku now offer free antenatal check ups for residents of that ward (as of April this yr - bad timing on mine and my husband's part!)
You'll be expected to write a birth plan and have several opportunities to meet the midwives at your check ups. No English spoken by the midwives - my delivery was at night just me and a midwife. The owner of the clinic speaks pretty much fluent English but you'll only get to meet her when you are discharged. She 's more hands on with the fertility side of the clinic. I'm guessing other Drs speak some English but if you have a Japanese surname Japanese people usually speak to you in Japanese.
Very friendly and personal feeling to the clinic not like at some other bigger hospitals. My son was with me and my husband at the hospital though he did not witness the birth! Both he and my husband were asleep in my suite whilst me and the midwife got on with the delivery. No need to worry about last minute babysitters! Rather a luxurious stay aswell - great food which can be eaten in the lounge area with other mums so you're not confined to your room all day. Free aromatherapy massage during your stay too. Several gifts of baby clothes, baby towel blanket, baby care bks etc... all part of the 500,000yen 5day package! You'll need the chance to relax as once you get home with a toddler to look after aswell, you won't be having meals cooked for you or have any chance for a massage!!
Rather long..... There must be other places that offer high level of service. Some of the midwife birth houses I've heard are good. Perhaps there is one near you?
Hope this helps
Gina Sawamura
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