Would you like to try using the postpartum care services?

We offer a postpartum care program that allows mothers to stay at designated medical institutions for physical and mental care, as well as support for childcare, so they can start their life with their baby with peace of mind.

User Feedback

We have compiled feedback from mothers who have actually used the service. If you are considering using it, please refer to their experiences as a guide.

(Below, partial excerpt)

• The midwives were all kind and very reassuring.
• Breastfeeding massage was appreciated.
• The meals were delicious, and I could leave my child with peace of mind.
• I feel refreshed and ready to do my best again.

• Feedback from Postpartum Care Users (PDF 276.3 KB)
  We summarize mothers' feedback and satisfaction after use in graphs.

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Implementation Facilities and Usage Fees

Usage Fees (Accommodation type includes 3 meals, Day-use type includes 1 meal when used by infants and mothers)

Implementation Facility	Per time (Overnight stay is 2 days and 1 night)	Extended Stay Per day	When using multiple births Per day
Inagi City Hospital Continuing Use After Childbirth at the Same Hospital	5,000 yen	5,000 yen	500 yen
Inagi City Hospital Other than the above	7,000 yen	5,000 yen	500 yen
Inagi City Hospital Day-Use Type 10:00 to 16:00 (Except holidays from Monday to Thursday)	2,500 yen		500 yen
Inada Maternity Clinic Note: Pre-visit available (reservation required)	8,000 yen	5,500 yen	3,000 yen

Note: There is a reduction system for households exempt from resident tax and households receiving Public Assistance.

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Eligible Users

Infants and mothers registered as residents of Inagi City who require postpartum care support. (For overnight care, infants under 4 months old and approximately under 7000g; for day care, under 6 months old)

Note: Inada Maternity Clinic may be available for use by spouses and siblings.

Note: A Public Health Nurse will ask about the facility used, start date of use, usage period, and the health condition of the mother and child. Depending on the situation, such as the need for medical care, use may not be possible.

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Content of Care

General childcare consultations (such as caregiving methods and observation points), breast care, consultations about the mother's health, and more

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Usage Period

Up to a total of 7 days per childbirth (including days used for day-trip type services). Usage can be split over multiple times. Depending on hospital availability, your request may not be accommodated.

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Usage Flow

(1) Call the city (Confirm the user's status)

Applicants wishing to use the service should call the Parent and Child Comprehensive Support Center in Inagi City (phone: 042-378-3434) from two months before the desired date of use until noon two business days before. (Example: For use on Monday, September 1, please call between Tuesday, July 1 and noon on Thursday, August 28.)

(2) Call the facility (Check availability and usage details)

Please contact the desired facility by phone to arrange the schedule and confirm the details of use.

(3) Call the city (schedule confirmation and application guidance)

Please call the Parent and Child Comprehensive Support Center in Inagi City (phone 042-378-3434) for confirmation of available dates and guidance on online application.

(4) Online Application

Please apply using the application form below. At that time, please note that you will need to enter the application number provided in (3) above.

• Postpartum Care Program Electronic Application Form for Inagi City(External Link)

(5) To the facility on the day of use

A decision notice will be sent by mail after the application. Please come to the facility on the day of use.

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About Belongings and Facilities

Please check the PDF below for belongings and facilities at each location.

• Belongings and Facilities When Using Each Facility (PDF 4.0 MB)

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