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- 34 - Choose your baby wearing carefully
Welcome to my new Episode with Anika about babywearing in Japan.
Anika is originally from Germany and lives in Japan since 2012 and has a German-Japanese family. Anika is not only the founder of Ginkgoleaf‘s, a German blog for German-speaking parents in Japan, but she also works as a babywearing consultant, which is today’s topic! We are discussing multiple questions : Why is it so difficult to find the right carrier in general and here in Japan?
How to find local babywearing consultants who speak English? What babywearing brands are available here in Japan? Check out the whole interview on my webpage: pregnantinjapan.comAdditional information:
Anikas webpage:
moinmoinbaby.com courses.moinmoinbaby.com ginkgoleafs.comEnglish-speaking consultants
moinmoinbaby.com/linksJapanese Babywearing Association
http://bwdacco.comSafety Standards
PD CEN/TR 16512:2015 (Europe)
ASTM F2236 - 16a (America)
Major babywearing schools:
https://www.schoolofbabywearing.com (UK) https://www.cbws.org (America)Die Trageschule (German-speaking)
Other: Anikas favorite Japanese plants: Dokudami Houttuynia cordata
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 - 34min - 33 - Summer escapes to Tokyo beachesSun, 04 Sep 2022 - 06min
- 32 - How to survive Tokyo's summer heat
Are you "dying" in this Tokyo heat? Does it almost make you feel sick? Do you feel like you cannot handle it anymore? ...on top of that you are heavily pregnant or have a toddler that doesn’t stop sweating? If the heat is pretty hard on you , stay tuned I will provide some solutions for you! First, this will be a series of two episodes. In today’s episode, we talk about outside places and activities, Japanese food that keeps you cool, Japanese products and what to wear. I learnt one thing, when living abroad: do it like the locals!
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 - 06min - 31 - Japanese Swiss couple shares their pregnancy and parent hood experience
In todays episode I have Sandra from Switzerland.
She is now the second time pregnant. We will discuss why she decided to give birth at Ikuryo Hospital in Meguro and why she didn’t go back Kyorin University Hospital. We also talk about her marriage with her Japanese husbund and how Japanese often confuse Switzerland with Sweden. :)
Have fun!
Sandra ‘n Yusuke
Tiktok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSePm8fRP/
Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdusvKVSAzNnATFb-V9GyNw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandra_n_yusuke/
Sandra's choice for the first pregnancy: Kyorin University Hospital
Sandra’s choice for the second pregnancy! Ikuryo clinic meguro: https://www.ikuryo.or.jp/
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 - 27min - 30 - No sex during pregnancy in Japan?!
I was very surprised when some ladies told their doctor mentioned to avoid sex or that this information was provided on hospital leaflets.
I personally I haven’t heard something similar form any doctor, even though I was in four different facilities during my pregnancy.
Also there are no scientific studies about this topic. So why would the doctors suggest something like that?
Here are some assumptions. Let me know what you think what the reason is? What is your experience?Sun, 22 May 2022 - 04min - 29 - What it a Japanese Mother-in-law really like?
In today’s episode Alice from Australia talks about her Japanese Mother-in-Law:
How did she react to her pregnancy? What were her advices during pregnancy? Why does her husband sometimes need to double check the messages before sending it? What is the best way to understand and to communicate with a Japanese Mother-in-Law?I hope this will be helpful for you!
What are your stories with your Japanese Mother-in-Law?
Enjoy!
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 28min - 28 - Peaceful Birth Story from Cat supported by Doula Stephanie Kawai
In this episode I had the pleasure to welcome two guests: Stephanie and Cat!
Stephanie Kawai is originally from the UK and is now living for over 20 years in Japan. She is the woman behind Tokyo Pregnancy Group, Tokyo Mothers Group and also works as a doula.
Cat and her husband are from California, and they have been living in Tokyo since the summer of 2019. In January 2022 she gave birth to her first child at the "birth and ladies clinic Sola". In this episode Cat will share her birth story and how Stephanie supported her in person as a doula. For further information on Stephanie's services please check her webpage: https://tokyodoulasupport.wordpress.com
Please also see my blog for Cat’s personal story and her recommendation for other moms: https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/blog
I am currently researching how to further support foreign pregnant women in Japan, please check my online survey - it only takes about 5-10 minutes. Thank you very much, your help is highly appreciated:https://forms.gle/o9t2eGKm26TfciEL9
Enjoy, Vicky
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 - 53min - 27 - Bonding with you unborn baby - singing lullabies
You want to bond with your baby BUT you have feelings of inadequacy in singing? You lack of confidence in your singing voice?
Misa helps mamas to realize the beauty of their singing voice so they can confidently nourish themselves and their babies with lullabies.
She shared detailed tips to get the most out of singing to your child *and most importantly* she offers hand-held guidance and support to overcome feelings of inadequacy in singing.
Listen to my new episode to learn more about a super easy way to bon with your (unborn) baby!
Limited special offer: Misa’s new „Loving her Loving Your Voice Program“!
Jump in while this two-week program now!
Loving Your Voice program: http://www.misachristina.com/group/
Main Site: http://www.misachristina.com
Love, Vicky
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 - 26min - 26 - Hospital restrictions in TokyoWed, 23 Feb 2022 - 21min
- 25 - Why Caroline transferred last minute from Aiiku to Matsugaoka Birth Center
I got a an urgent message from Caroline last week! „ Vicky, we have to do our interview now! I have been reading the crazy messages about Aiiku not allowing husbands for labor.“
I have been in touch from Caroline for some months for a podcast interview. Caroline transferred from Aikku hospital to the Matsugoaka birth center also because they didn’t allow birth partners to attend labor when she was giving birth in December 2020. Now, when the same situation repeats itself, she wants other moms to know: Aiiku is not the only option.I hope this can be inspiration for other moms who are in the same situation as we were in 2020.
Love, Vicky
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 - 48min - 24 - Supporting foreign fathers in Japan
In todays episode I have my first male guest! Eric Hora, from the USA, lives with his German wife since several years in Japan. Last year their son was born. At that point Eric noticed that there is no network group for Dads in Japan.That’s why he created the Facebook group ‚dads in Japan’. In this episode we discuss about the challenges of foreign dads in Japan, cultural differences regarding Japanese and non-Japanese dads, paternity leave habits in Japan, how dads can support their wives and last but not least, Eric gives us his insights as a consultant about work-life balance of expat families.
Enjoy!
Love Vicky
links from Eric:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsinjapan
https://www.hora-coaching.com/
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 - 45min - 23 - Basic overview of the nursery system in Japan
In this podcast I would like to give you a very basic overview of the Japanese nurseries.
Usually, Japanese nursery school starts from 0 years until the age of 3. There are both public and private nurseries available for each. The public ones are supported by Japanese government therefor usually more affordable. Learn more about licensed and unlicensed nurseries in Japan!
An example of temporary childcare: https://mominoki-yoyaku.site/
I hope this is helpful for you!
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 - 09min - 22 - About (Japanese) rituals for the end of the year
In this episode I would like to present three rituals for the end of year.
When the year turns to an end, it’s a great opportunity to let things go and welcome new things like the new year, also like new challenges and new family members like a new born.
By the way, rituals of letting old things go and welcoming new things used to be practiced a lot of cultures.
Here is my selection of three rituals:
1. -> go back through the year 2021, what was positive? What was negative? Go through each month!
2. -> clean your house like the Japanese - known as ‘osouji’
3. -> fumigate your room with incense / sage
Have a lovely end of the year!
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 09min - 21 - Pregnancy Affirmations - Built to Birth
Today, I would like to introduce you into the world of affirmations or let’s see it, as a love letter to you and your baby. You might experience some fear - fear of giving birth or fear of the postpartum period. To experience a calm and empowering birth it’s important to overcoming fear. Preparing yourself by learning more about a positive birth process, exercising, practicing breathing, asking for advice from professionals like doulas and so on is very helpful! A very easy and effective way to start this whole process is a positiv mindset for example by using pregnancy affirmations! I recommend to write down your own affirmations and take over the control of your body and mind. These affirmation can also be used during labor to cope with the waves / contractions.
Let me know what you think!
My website: https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/
My Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/pregnantinjapan/
Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 06min - 20 - In Vitro Fertilisation in Japan - Alice's success story
In today’s video Alice, from Australia, describes her personal IVF story in Japan: the process of in vitro fertilisation (IVF), where a woman's eggs are fertilised outside her body. Afterwards it’s placed inside her body to help her get pregnant. Infertility affects around 1 in 7 couples worldwide. In 1978 the first baby conceived by IVF was born and since then millions of babies have been born using in vitro fertilisation.
How does it work and how does it effect mentally a couple?
Check out the story from Alice.
Sangenjaya Womens Clinic: https://www.sangenjaya-wcl.com/
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 - 24min - 19 - Giving birth Sapporo, Japan
Today I have my first interview guest from Sapporo! Amy is originally from Toronto, Canada. This is her 2nd time living in Japan. The first time was in Matsuyama, Shikoku where she lived for 2 years. Amy’s family is Japanese-Canadian and her husband is Japanese. Today she lives with her family in Sapporo Hokkaido where she has been living since June 2019. Last year she gave birth to her daughter at Sapporo Maternity Women’s Hospital. In today’s episode we will learn more about her birth story and also how the doctors suggested some methods during giving labor that might be unusual for most of us.
Check out Amy’s Instagram and webpage:
https://kotsurii.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kotsurii_
https://www.instagram.com/suzukibears
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 - 1h 03min - 18 - Coming in late pregnancy to Japan
Rannva, originally from the Faroe Islands, moved from Sydney to Tokyo when she was 8 months pregnant.
Listen to her birth story: how she managed to organize everything and how she had a positive birth experiences although having to move in late pregnancy to Japan. On top of that COVID19 restrictions in the hospitals changed just 2 days before she gave birth, so her husband could not attend.
For a calm and positive birth experience she recommends: https://calmbirth.com.au/
Enjoy!
Sun, 10 Oct 2021 - 1h 16min - 17 - Talking about Pelvic Floor with a certified midwife
The postpartum period can be difficult in times, not only mentally but also for your body. Simple things like peeing might be a whole new story after having a baby and incontinence can happen. That’s why the recovery of the pelvic floor is essential and you can even start with simple exercises while you are pregnant. Don’t be scared about it - get the information what you can do and gain confidence in your postpartum journey. In this episode the certified midwife Célia shares insights how the approach is different in Japan and why.
Enjoy!
Learn more about Célia and also the French Ippo Ippo group in Tokyo:
https://sagefemmetokyo.wixsite.com/website
https://ippoippocontact.wixsite.com/ippoippo
Experts mentioned during the interview:
Chiropractic treatment: Suto-healing Center (http://www.shc.gr.jp/eng/)
Dr De Gasquet, who is a French gynecologist explaining a lot about pelvic floor and breathing exercices :
https://naturellemaman.com/la-fausse-inspiration-thoracique-indispensable-du-post-partum/
https://www.degasquet.com/
Dr De Gasquet Institut in Japan: https://www.gasquet-japon.com/
If you prefer pelvic floor recovery with instruments: Mari Gish http://www.tokyophysicaltherapy.com/
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 - 55min - 16 - Dzhiga's birth story from Tokyo University Hospital
Dzhiga, is originally from Russia, Kalmykia. The Kalmyks are Mongol subgroup in Russia, who are primarily of Buddhist faith. She gave birth to her daughter Diana last fall at the University of Tokyo Hospital. She started off at the Aiiku clinic but after a miscarriage they recommended to her to go to the University of Tokyo Hospital. Some of the doctors and staff speaks English at the University of Tokyo Hospital but not all. That’s why her advice is: „Learn basic Japanese vocabulary for pregnancy and delivery“. Today she sharey her advice with us.
Enjoy!
https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pregnantinjapan/
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 - 24min - 15 - Alice's birth story at Tokyo Iryo Center, Meguro, Tokyo
I had the chance to interview Alice, who is a translator (English/Japanese). For a limited time (until 31st December 2021) she offers her translation service for pregnant foreign women in Japan who need help to communicate with their Japanese doctors. She also offers to exchange with other women about the IVF (In Vitro Feritilisaton) process in Japan.
Alice is originally from Australia. She gave birth to her daughter Melody last fall at the Tokyo Iryo Center in Tokyo. Alice shares with us her birth story and also how she advocated for herself at the hospital, emphasizing what was important for her and how she handled Japanese authoritarian doctors.
Enjoy!
https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pregnantinjapan/
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 - 1h 06min - 14 - Special Edition - Psychologist talks about differences to West-African cultures
Todays we have a special episode - I had the opportunity to interview Anne-Sophie Mpacko, who is a psychologist. Anne-Sophie is originally from France, she came to Tokyo a few months ago for her PhD at University of Keio, she studies the health and welfare of children who's moms live abroad. Previously, she did her master thesis on Malian / West-Africa moms who raised their children in France.
She shares her insights about the research regarding West-African moms abroad and their unique techniques, differences between western cultural and West-African tribes.
She is also recruiting participant for the PhD research: Moms that were raised in France with a Japanese husband who have a baby who is less than one year old. Renumeration will be 5,000 Yen. For more details check this short video: https://youtu.be/IfxZ5Jzaoiw or contact Anne-Sophie directly through email: as.mpacko@keio.jp.
Enjoy!
https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pregnantinjapan/
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 30min - 13 - What is a typical Japanese custom for giving birth?Sun, 18 Jul 2021 - 15min
- 12 - Advices from sleep expert Laura Gainche PhD
In today’s episode we get best insights from the sleep consultant and scientist Laura Gainche.
Laura is a geneticist and has a PhD in human sleep physiology.
She lives with her daughter and her husband, who is Japanese in Tokyo, since 2018, but has been living in Japan on and off for 12 years.
When her daughter was born she blended her scientific knowledge with her intuition and gradually developed her own sleep and parenting. She found out that her approach could be also helpful for other families. Since that time, she became passionate about helping families with a tailored sleep approach that includes so much more than just sleep. Founded Science for all women which focuses on sleep.
I am thrilled to present Lauras insights. Haven’t come access a scientist with so much knowledge and heart at the same time.
An absolute pleasure to work with her on this episode and let the women out there know more about Laura.Definitely check her instagram account: #scienceforallwomen and her webpage: www.sciwom.org
Safe bedsharing and breastsleeping
https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/
https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/
Instagram page of the completely illustrated breastfeeding book in englishhttps://www.instagram.com/the_cibb/
And in frenchhttps://www.instagram.com/tt.en.tt/
She is also slowly working towards a Japanese version
https://www.instagram.com/tchuu.tchuu/
English speaking pediatrician in Tokyo who cares for optimal nutrition
https://www.afc.tokyo/homeSun, 04 Jul 2021 - 1h 13min - 11 - Jennie's birth story at Showa University Hospital Tokyo
Jennie, who is originally from the UK, gave birth to her beautiful daughter Aska last year in June. She chose the Showa University Hospital.
Today she shares her birth experience at the Showa University Hospital in Hatanodai, Shinagawa and also compares the Iryo Center in Meguro, where she gave birth to her first daughter.
Showa University Hospital in Hatanodai, Shinagawa:
https://www.showa-u.ac.jp/SUH/index.html
Yoga Glo App
https://www.glo.com/
City Pop:
https://music.apple.com/jp/playlist/best-of-city-pops/pl.16eb71c2454542c78f9b1a8d1b7843d1?l=en
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 43min - 10 - Advices from prenatal and postnatal expert Brett Iimura
I had the pleasure to interview the expert Brett Iimura. She is a Certified Childbirth Educator who not only teaches and consults with pregnant women and their families, but also teaches midwives in the art of interactive childbirth teaching.
Her webpage : https://www.birthinjapan.com/
After a long history of searching the right hospital for me, I was seeking for support. Brett helped me significantly during my hospital search in Tokyo and led my on the right path.
Enjoy!
https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pregnantinjapan/
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 - 50min - 9 - Understanding the history of childbirthSun, 09 May 2021 - 15min
- 8 - Sarah's birth story at Red Cross (Nisseki) Hospital Tokyo
In this todays episode Sarah from Canada will share her birth story. She gave birth to her son Raphael in the summer of 2020 at the Red Cross hospital / Nisseki, Tokyo.
Listen to her inspiring story how she went from wanting an epidural at the start of pregnancy to soon realizing she wanted to go without it, and was able to have a natural non-medicated birthLink to the hospital.
http://www.med.jrc.or.jp/en/tabid/393/Default.aspx
The osteopath that Sarah mentioned is Yoann Rocheteau speaks French and English.
Maternity Taxi ( note: there are different taxi companies for different wards in Tokyo):
https://www.km-taxi.tokyo/service/maternity.php
Womens clinic
http://ebine-womens-clinic.com/english
Hypnobirthing Annick Bourbonnais (IN FRENCH)
https://opaleo.com/
Acupuncture:https://www.acuraclinic.com
Link to the blog post:
https://www.pregnantinjapan.com/post/sarah-s-birth-story-at-red-cross-nisseki-hospital-tokyoEnjoy!
Sun, 23 May 2021 - 58min - 6 - Interview with Stephanie Kawai (Tokyo Pregnancy Group + Tokyo Mother's Group)Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 34min
- 5 - How to overcome fear of giving birthSun, 18 Apr 2021 - 10min
- 4 - Marie's birth story at Seijo Kinoshita hospital TokyoSun, 04 Apr 2021 - 53min
- 3 - Choosing the right hospitalTue, 30 Mar 2021 - 12min
- 2 - First check-up and pregnancy registration
Registering your pregnancy at the municipal office?
A curtain between you and your gynecologist?
No fees coverage for pregnancy and giving birth?
Yes, that’s Japan! Learn all about and how to proceed!
Enjoy!
List of English speaking doctors:
https://savvytokyo.com/gynecologist-appointment-foreigners-explained/
https://bestlivingjapan.com/tokyo-based-english-speaking-obgyns/
https://blog.gaijinpot.com/obgyn-in-japan/
Home pregnancy test kits are available in drugstore and are called: “ Ninshin Kensayaku “（妊娠検査薬）
Shrine video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxuvuhMBq_Q
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 10min - 1 - Introducing "Pregnant in Japan" PodcastSat, 13 Mar 2021 - 05min
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