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To all expecting mothers in Hiroshima City:
As COVID-19 continues to spread, you may experience some anxiety regarding childbirth and the care of your newborn. Below is information compiled from various sources, including the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW), and things you should be aware of in your everyday life. We hope this helps to put your mind at ease.
At this point, there is no evidence that women in the later stages of pregnancy are more at risk of suffering severe or prolonged symptoms than others if they contract COVID-19. In general, however, expecting mothers do have a higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms if they develop pneumonia. While this is no cause for alarm, it is best to take everyday precautions to prevent infection.
During the Golden Week national holidays (April 29 – May 6), midwives are on hand at specialist call centers to answer any questions or concerns expecting mothers may have about COVID-19, their pregnancy, and other related topics. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Hotline for Expecting Mothers (MHLW)
Stay Home – Information for Expecting Mothers (MHLW)<外部リンク> (Japanese)
Avoid the 3Cs (MHLW)
Wash Your Hands (MHLW)
If you develop cold-like symptoms or have a fever of 37.5°C or higher that lasts two or more days, and you are feeling severely fatigued or have trouble breathing, contact your local ward Health Center immediately.
The MHLW had planned to provide all expecting mothers with cloth masks; however, the provision of masks has been suspended temporarily. We will provide information about how to obtain these cloth masks when this service resumes.
DIY Handkerchief Mask (Japanese)
Information for Expecting Mothers (MHLW)<外部リンク> (Japanese)
Ward Health Center Contact Information (All links are in Japanese)
Name |
Tel |
Address |
082-504-2109 082-504-2528 |
Ote-machi 4-1-1 |
|
082-568-7735 082-568-7729 |
Higashi-kaniya-cho 9-34 |
|
082-250-4133 082-250-4108 |
Minami-machi 1-4-46 |
|
082-294-6384 082-294-6235 |
Fukushima-cho 2-24-1 |
|
082-831-4944 082-831-4942 |
Nakasu 1-38-13 |
|
082-819-0616 082-819-0586 |
Kabe 3-19-22 |
|
082-821-2820 082-821-2809 |
Funakoshi-minami 3-2-16 |
|
082-943-9733 082-943-9731 |
Kairoen 1-4-5 |
For those who are not confident in their Japanese abilities and would like an interpreter, please inquire at the consultation desks listed below:
Tel: 082-241-5010 // Fax: 082-242-7452
Maternal and Child Health Section, Children and Families Support Division, Children’s Outlook Bureau
1-6-34 Kokutaiji-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
Tel: 082-504-2623 // Fax: 082-504-2727
Email: ko-shien@city.hiroshima.lg.jp