Mothers and babies after birth can stay at a medical institution for up to 6 nights/7 days and receive care
- Roughly under 4 months after the birth (differs by facility)
- Apply from the 8th month of pregnancy
Mothers and babies living in Minato City, roughly under 4 months after the birth (differs by facility, from under 10 weeks to under 5 months), can stay at a medical institution or midwifery home and receive care. From 1 night/2 days up to 6 nights/7 days; it can also be split into several stays.
The user fee for taxable households is ¥1,000–¥10,000 per 1 night/2 days (varies by facility and tax status). Households exempt from resident tax and households receiving public assistance pay nothing. The city pays most of the cost and the user pays a small remainder.
There are 9 participating facilities (Saiseikai Central Hospital, Toranomon Hospital, St. Luke's Birth Clinic Maternity Care Home, etc.). Most can be used regardless of the hospital where you gave birth, but Aiiku Hospital and Sanno Hospital have restrictions based on where you gave birth. St. Luke's Birth Clinic Maternity Care Home can be used only once, and people who have already booked or used another participating hospital cannot use it.
Apply from the 8th month of pregnancy until 14 days before the day of use. Submit the usage registration application at the counter, by mail or online. After you receive the registration decision notice, book directly with each facility.