Postpartum care for mothers and babies at city-designated facilities (from ¥3,520 for 1 night/2 days; waived for tax-exempt households)
- Reduced by ¥2,500 each time, for up to 5 uses
- Waived for households receiving public assistance and exempt from resident tax
Midwives and others support your physical recovery after birth and childcare at facilities designated by the city. There are 2 types: the overnight short stay, where you can stay and rest, and the day-service salon, where you receive care and consultation as a day visit. This program has continued since FY2015 as part of Bunkyo City's version of the Neuvola program.
The user fee differs by facility. At Toto Bunkyo Hospital it is ¥3,520 to ¥4,290 for 1 night/2 days depending on the room type, with the same amount added for each additional night. At Yachiyo Midwifery Home it is from ¥7,000 for 1 night/2 days, with ¥3,500 added for each additional day. Other facilities are ¥6,420–¥7,200 for 1 night/2 days (¥3,600 for people who gave birth at St. Luke's International Hospital and continue their stay). The day-service salon is ¥3,000 per visit. For up to 5 uses in total across the overnight and day-service types (1 use per night for overnight, per day for day service), the out-of-pocket cost is reduced by ¥2,500 each time. Households receiving public assistance and households exempt from resident tax are exempt from this fee.
The overnight type can be used from 1 night/2 days up to 6 nights/7 days (it can be split as long as the total is within 7 days), and the day-service salon (individual) up to 3 days. Advance usage registration is possible from the 8th month of pregnancy (28 weeks), and you apply online for coupons through mila-e. Apply for and receive the coupon at least 3 business days before the day you want to use it.