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[Minami Ward] Parent classroom (reservation required on weekdays)

Last Updated November 18, 2024

[Notice] Minami Ward Parent Classroom Implementation Status (as of January 2024)

Parent classes in Minami Ward are held by appointment, taking into account the safety of participants.
If you are ill or are worried about infection, please refrain from participating.

About parent classroom

In Yokohama City, we will provide comprehensive support for pregnant women so that pregnancy, childbirth and child care can be carried out with peace of mind.
For parents' classrooms, the following three types can be used.
1 Parent classroom (conducted at Minami Ward Office)
(Held on weekdays) 1 course in total 3 times, 11 courses per year.
(held on Saturday) Only once per course. Conducted four times a year. For more information, please see the page on Saturday Parents' Classroom (reservation required).
2 Online parent classroom, Web version parent classroom
In Yokohama City, we hold online parent classes. In addition, you can see video on Yokohama-shi homepage.
For details, please refer to the online health guidance that you can participate with peace of mind at home.
3 Premama-kai (conducted at the Haguhagu tree, a support base for child care in the Minami Ward area)
You can listen to bathing practice and experience of senior mom. As for the details, please see Haguhagu tree (Minami Ward area child care support base) pre-mama society handbill (PDF: 956KB).

Those who are eligible

This is a classroom for those who become mothers and fathers for the first time.
We will give you information about child care so that you can spend your pregnancy healthy and look for your birth with peace of mind.
※It is recommended that you take the course around 7 to 9 months of pregnancy. If you are pregnant after 36 weeks of pregnancy, please refrain from participating.

Venue

In principle, multi-purpose room for medical examination on the 4th floor of the Minami Ward Office

Holding time

  • 1st time: From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • 2nd and 3rd: From 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

※There is a break each time

Belongings

  • Maternal and Child Health Handbook
  • Child care guidebook "Whire"
  • Indoor shoes

Course

1 course in 3 sessions

Contents of parent classroom
Number of times Contents
1st time
  • Practical training "Pregnant women gymnastics" (Please come in clothes that are easy to exercise)
  • Lecture Health "Tooth Story"
2nd time
  • Lecture "Process of Birth and Life after Postpartum Life"
  • Lecture "Eating Habits to Create Health"
3rd time
  • Lecture "Points of Child Care"
  • Lecture "Storys about local playgrounds and nursery schools"
  • A baby's bath (bathing) course

About reservation

・Reservations start 84 days before the event date (12 weeks before).
・If you cancel after applying for participation, please use the electronic application system from "My Page".
・When the capacity is reached, you will not be able to select the desired schedule. Also, there is no waiting list. Thank you for your understanding.
・The contents of the "Parent Classroom (3rd)" and the contents of the "Saturday Parents Classroom" are the same. Please participate in either of them (duplicate application is not possible).
・Contact: Minami Ward Office Children and Families Support Division: 045-341-1151 (weekdays: 8: 45-17: 00)

Minami Ward Parents' Classroom Schedule and Reservation Application

2024 parent classroom schedule (all held on Wednesday) 

Expected month of delivery


Course

1st time
10:00 a.m.
From
11:30 a.m.

2nd time
From 2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

3rd time
2:00 p.m.
From
3:30 p.m.

Reservation reception
(Application acceptance by electronic application system)

From July to September 2024AprilApril 3, 2024April 17May 8

All schedules
Click here for reservations (external site)
Please proceed with the procedure.

From August to October 2024May

May 8, 2024

May 15June 5
From September to November 2024JuneJune 5, 2024June 19July 3

From October to December 2024

JulyJuly 3, 2024July 17September 4
From December 2024 to February 2025September

September 4, 2024

September 18October 2
January to March 2025October

October 2, 2024

October 16November 6
From February to April 2025NovemberNovember 6, 2024November 20December 4
From March to May 2025DecemberDecember 4, 2024December 18January 8, 2025
From April to June 2025JanuaryJanuary 8, 2025January 15February 5
From May to July 2025FebruaryFebruary 5, 2025February 19March 5
From June to August 2025MarchMarch 5, 2025March 19Undecided

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Inquiries to this page

Minami Health and Welfare Center Children and Families Support Division Child-rearing Support Section

Telephone: 045-341-1151

Telephone: 045-341-1151

Fax: 045-341-1145

Email address: mn-kodomokatei@city.yokohama.jp

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