Giving Birth at Hiroo Hospital
Congratulations on Your Pregnancy!
Our hospital provides support for pregnant women who may find it challenging to communicate in Japanese.
In recent years, approximately 20% of the women who have given birth at our hospital are non-Japanese nationals.
We want you to feel safe and comfortable throughout your pregnancy and childbirth, even in an unfamiliar environment. Our team of doctors, midwives, interpreters and medical social workers (MSWs) and other staff members will work together to support you.
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1.To Those Wishing Give Birth at Our Hospital
Childbirth at Our Hospital is by Appointment Only.
- How to make an appointment:
- 1．Confirm your pregnancy：First, visit your nearby OB-GYN clinic to confirm your pregnancy and determine your expected date of delivery.
- 2．Request a referral：Ask your OB-GYN doctor to prepare a referral letter addressed to our hospital.
- 3．Book your visit：Call our Patient Appointment Centre as early as possible to schedule your first outpatient visit.
- 4．Obtain your handbook：Please have your Mother and Child Health Handbook issued by your local municipal office before your scheduled appointment.
What to bring on the day of your visit
- A referral letter and any test results from your OB-GYN doctor
- Your Mother and Child Health Handbook (including any available medical checkup vouchers)
Patient Appointment Centre: 03-3446-8331
| Reception Hours | Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 |
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| Saturdays 9:00-11:30 |
Appointments must be made in advance. Same-day appointments are not available.
2.Prenatal and Postpartum Checkups
Your prenatal checkups will be scheduled on a specific day of the week, depending on your attending doctor.
Prenatal Checkup Intervals
- Early pregnancy to 23 weeks: Every 4 weeks
- 24 to 35 weeks: Every 2 weeks
- From Weeks 36 until delivery: Weekly
During your checkups, transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds, blood and urine tests, pelvic examinations, Non-Stress Tests (NST) and other tests will be performed as needed.
| Gestational Age | Tests and Estimated Costs |
|---|---|
| Early Pregnancy | ・Transvaginal / Abdominal Ultrasound ・Cervical Cytology (PAP test): Approx. ￥3,200 ・Early Pregnancy Blood Tests: Approx. ￥18,000 |
| Around 20 Weeks | Chlamydia Test: Approx. ￥3,400 |
| 24-26 Weeks | Mid-Pregnancy Blood Tests: Approx. ￥3,600 (CBC, casual blood glucose) |
| 33-34 Weeks | RSV vaccine (Optional): Approx. ￥27,000 |
| 35-37 Weeks | GBS Screening (Vaginal and Perianal Swabs): Approx. ￥4,400 |
| Around 36 Weeks | Late Pregnancy Blood Tests: Approx. ￥2,800(CBC, Coagulation tests, etc.) Additional blood type test: Approx. ￥2,000 |
| 37 Weeks | Non-Stress Test (NST): Approx. ￥2,100 |
| 40 Weeks and Beyond | Non-Stress Test (NST): Approx. ￥2,100 |
- Mother Care (Midwife-led Prenatal Care): Maternal health checkup vouchers can be used.
One-month Postpartum Checkup: Approx. \6,500 for the mother / Approx. \4,500 for the baby.
- Breastfeeding Consultation: Approx. \1,000-\5,000 (depending on the condition and care required).
NOTE: Your actual out-of-pocket expenses will vary depending on your Japanese National Health Insurance coverage and available municipal vouchers.
3.Delivery Costs
Actual costs may vary depending on the time of delivery, length of hospital stay, and the newborn’s medical condition.
| Type of Delivery | Estimated Cost |
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| Vaginal Delivery | Approx. ￥530,000 and up |
| Caesarean Section | Approx. ￥430,000 and up |
| General Shared Rooms (6-bed) | No additional charge. |
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| Private Rooms (Single) | The private room fee is ￥14,500 per day. Each day is counted from midnight to midnight. A stay overlapping two calendar days will be charged as two days. |
4.Painless Delivery (Epidural Anesthesia)
This planned delivery service is available to women who have previously given birth and are eligible for vaginal delivery.
Important Safety Notice
To ensure medical safety and clear communication during the procedure, this service is only available to patients who can communicate fluently in Japanese.
Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
5.Medical Transfer and Emergencies
Our hospital does not have a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). If our medical team determines during your prenatal checkups or labour that it is unsafe to manage your delivery here, you may be transferred or transported via ambulance to other medical facility.
6.Consideration for Religious Beliefs
We respect your religious beliefs and will do our best to accommodate your needs.
During your prenatal checkups, we will ask your dietary restrictions and your preference regarding infant feeding (such as the use of baby formula). We appreciate your cooperation.
Regarding Doctor Gender Preferences
- You may request a female doctor for routine outpatient checkups. However, during emergencies, nighttime hours or holidays, a male doctor may be the only physician available. In such cases, you will need to be examined or treated by a male doctor. Please keep this in mind when deciding whether to give birth at our hospital.
- Last updated:2026/11/13