Yokohama City Postpartum Mother and Child Care Business (Short Stay Day Care)

Immediately after giving birth, it is a time when both physically and mentally become unstable. Yokohama City is a place where you can learn how to raise children while receiving advice from midwives, etc. for those who have physical and mental disorders after childbirth or those who are worried about childcare. Day care) care). Yokohama City Postpartum Mother and Child Care Business (Short Stay Day Care) Leaflet (PDF: 3,363KB)

We also carry out "postpartum maternal and child care business (visit-type mother and child care)" where midwives visit their homes. Click here for "Postpartum maternal and child care business (visit-type mother and child care)".

From April 2021, we will partially change the postpartum mother and child care business (short stay day care) so that those who give birth and child care in Yokohama can raise children with peace of mind.

• Short stays (accommodation type) can be used for up to 7 days (6 nights and 7 days), and multi-fetal families can now use it for up to 14 days (13 nights and 14 days).

• Normally, it is intended for less than 4 months after birth, but in the case of premature babies, it can be used up to less than 4 months at the correct age (from the expected date of delivery to less than 4 months).

・Mother's care
Health management, breast care, etc.
・Baby care
Check growth and development, weight and defecation, etc.
・Guidance and consultation on childcare
Nursing, bathing methods, childcare consultation, etc.

Applicable to mothers and babies who meet all of the following conditions.
Public health nurses and midwives at the ward office where you live in advance ask any concerns during interviews and home visits, etc., and the ward office will adjust the usage.
・Those who have Address in Yokohama City and are less than 4 months after birth (for preterm infants are less than 4 months based on the expected date of birth)
・Those who have physical and mental upsets or concerns about raising children after childbirth
・Those who do not have a disease under treatment for both mothers and children when using the service (*)
※If you are only going to hospital, you may be able to use it, so please consult us.

◆However, please note that you will not be able to use it if any of the following applies.
・If either mother and child has an infectious disease (measles, rubella, flu, etc.)
・When either mother and child needs hospital treatment
・If the mother has a physical or mental upset or illness and needs medical intervention (however, this does not apply if the doctor determines that it is possible to respond in the postpartum maternal and child care business.)

※Please pay the usage fee directly to the facility you use.
※Household tax-exempt households and social security households are exempt from usage fees (certificate is required).

[Notes]
・This service is not available for those who need hospital treatment. After confirming the physical condition of the mother and child after childbirth, the ward office will make a decision.
・For cancellation, it is necessary to contact the planned facility and the ward office by 17:00 two days before the use date. If you do not contact us, you will be charged a fee.

• Interviews with public health nurses, midwives, maternal and child health coordinators at the ward office Children and Families Support Division is required in advance.
• At the time of consultation, it is not a guarantee of use. After giving birth, we have you apply for use, and ward office confirms physical condition of mother and baby, and adjusts use with use facility.
• If you change the schedule or cancel (cancel) after the use is decided, a cancellation fee may be charged.
• Please note that we may not be able to meet your request regarding the facilities used and the date and time of use depending on the availability of Bet.
• After use, public health nurses, midwives, etc. of the ward office may ask you about the situation after that. If you have any concerns, please contact the ward office.

・Applications can be accepted at the ward office Children and Families Support Division where you live after giving birth. (Reception hours: 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

・Consultation on use is possible during pregnancy. If you are consulting during pregnancy, please contact your ward office Children and Families Support Division from pregnancy to around 37 weeks after pregnancy.
・We will check the status of childcare and the health status of mothers and children after childbirth, and send you a notice of use decision (non-determined).

We outsource the postpartum maternal and child care business to 10 hospitals and 11 midwifery offices (as of October 2023).

※Depending on the hospital or clinics, it may be difficult to accept those who gave birth at another hospital or who were discharged after giving birth.

Information brochures are available for each facility in Health and Welfare Center.
In addition to the basic services, there are also facilities that can provide siblings, so please consult with the ward office when applying.

In addition to the Yokohama City Postpartum Mother and Child Care Business, each facility offers plans to support mothers and children after childbirth. If you wish, please contact the facility directly.