About Yokohama-shi postpartum mother and child care business (visit type mother and child care)

Immediately after giving birth, it is a time when both physically and mentally become unstable. In Yokohama City, as a place where midwives can visit the homes of those who have difficulty going out directly and learn how to raise children while receiving various advice such as breastfeeding and childcare, Yokohama City postpartum mother and child care We carry out business (visit type mother and child care). Yokohama City Postpartum maternal and child care business (visit-type mother and child care) (PDF: 2,999KB)

[Request] A notification of use approval is required when using the service. (It will be sent in about 7 days from the date of receipt of the application.)
　　　　　Please apply in consideration of the period that can be used from the date of application (less than 4 months from the date of birth) and the schedule you want to use.
　　　　　Also, please note that the arrival of the mail may be delayed depending on the postal delivery situation.

From April 1, 2024, the usage fee for the postpartum maternal and child care business (visit-type mother and child care) has become 1,500 yen.

In Yokohama City, for those who used the postpartum maternal and child care business (visit-type mother and child care) during the period from December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, part of the expenses paid by the user. Subsidize the department. The application was completed on March 31, 2024.
Please check here for more information about the program.

・ Mental and physical health management, consultation and guidance on life
・ How to breastfeeding
・ Breast allowance, breast trouble care
・ Skin care
・ Consultation and guidance on child care at home
・ Other necessary health guidance
※Medical treatment is not possible.

It is for baby/infant less than 4 months old as of the date of use and its mother who has resident registration in the city, and who falls under any of the following.
（１） Those who have physical or mental upsets or concerns about childcare after childbirth
（２） Those who do not receive sufficient support from family members

※Please pay the usage fee directly to the midwife who visited your home.
[Notes]
・It is not available for those who need medical treatment due to illness or injury at the time of application.
・For cancellations, please contact your visiting midwife until 17:00 the day before use. Please note that if you do not contact us, you will be required to pay the cancellation fee (800 yen) directly to the midwife.

（１） Application for use
　　Before application, please confirm Yokohama-shi postpartum mother and child care (visit type mother and child care) use rule (PDF: 123KB).
　　If you agree with the contents of the usage rules, you can apply electronically (external site) or submit an electronic application (external site).
　　Or send the application form (PDF: 125KB) to Child and Youth Bureau.
　　Please note that the application will be made after the birth. We do not accept applications before childbirth. Please be careful.　

（２） Application review
　　After receiving the application form, City of Yokohama, Child and Youth Bureau will conduct a review.
　　A notice of use approval or disapproval will be sent to your home within about 7 days from the date of receipt of the application. (Sealed letter)
　　※Please note that the arrival of the mail may be delayed depending on the postal delivery situation.

（３） Acceptance of Use Approval or Disapproval Notice
　　When notice of use approval arrives, please call use adjustment window (Yokohama Midwifery Association secretariat) and tell about hope of use.
　　Adjust the date and time of the visit and the midwife to visit.

（４） Coordination with visiting midwife
　　After adjusting the usage at the reception desk, the midwife will contact you by telephone. Please check what you want to prepare on the day.

[Notes]
・Please consider the period during which you can use (less than 4 months from the date of birth) and the schedule you want to use, and apply in a relaxed manner.
・In this project, medical practice and emergency response are not possible.

Yokohama City Postpartum maternal and child care business (visit type mother and child care) use application (first style) (PDF: 125KB)

List of Contracted Companies (PDF: 87KB)

（１） About application
City of Yokohama, Child and Youth Bureau Community Child Care Support Division postpartum maternal and child care business (visit-type mother and child care) telephone 045-671-2455
〒231-0005 6-50-10, Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi　

（２） Usage adjustment window　　　
Yokohama Midwifery Association Secretariat: Phone: 045-374-5376
Phone Reception hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 (excluding holidays and from December 29 to January 3)