Painless Delivery and Natural Delivery

Painless Delivery

Our clinic has been a facility performing painless deliveries using epidural painkiller since it opened in 2012.

We offer painless deliveries, not simply deliveries with pain relief

We do not simply aim to provide deliveries with pain relief that simply lessen pain. We aim to provide painless deliveries where there is as little pain as possible.

We accommodate painless deliveries 24 hours a day

Our clinic also performs painless deliveries on holidays and nights.

Mothers remain fully conscious
Because we use an epidural painkiller (a type of local anesthetic), we relieve only the pain from the stomach and below.
There is virtually no impact of the anesthesia on the fetus
A full-body anesthesia also impacts the baby. This means they may be asleep when they are born or slightly lethargic.
Our clinic uses a local anesthetic as an epidural painkiller. This has very little impact on maternal blood concentration, so there is virtually no impact of anesthesia on the fetus.
Stress control for the mother and child
Due to labor contractions, mothers may experience elevated blood pressure, hyperventilation, and in some cases reach a state of panic.
In painless delivery, the impact on the baby is controlled because stress is reduced by keeping blood circulation and breathing stable.
Preservation of stamina
A delivery typically takes place over an extended time. Mothers can retain their base stamina because we begin anesthesia in the early stages of labor (we can also begin to administer it when you request). Doing so also speeds up the pace of postpartum recovery.
A relaxing time with your family
You can spend this time in relaxation with your partner and family because there is no pain involved in the delivery process.
You can deliver your baby with strong pushes
The anesthesia is not so strong that you do not feel your legs. This means you can deliver your baby with strong pushes.
We constantly check the effectiveness of the anesthesia and your safety
We regularly adjust the amount of IV fluids and anesthesia to minimize the side effects of the anesthesia and prevent complications. Maternal blood pressure and heart rate, fetal heart rate, and other metrics are strictly managed by an anesthesiologist and nurses. So, you can be assured.
When a cesarean section is necessary
Even if there are no complications in the course of your pregnancy, it may be necessary to perform a cesarean section to help you deliver your baby as soon as possible.
We can also swiftly switch to performing a cesarean section by adding anesthesia for a cesarean section to the catheter used to administer the epidural painkiller.
It is also possible to wait for natural labor contractions
We basically perform elective delivery, but we can also wait for natural labor contractions and perform a painless delivery.
Switch from a natural delivery to painless delivery
Even those who opt for a natural delivery can switch to a painless delivery partway through the process depending on the extent of labor contractions and stimulation.

The types of anesthesia and safety management at facilities that provide painless deliveries differ. This means that interest in the medical systems of facilities offering this service is increasing.

A research group of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare considering the safety measures of painless delivery services is expected to make a recommendation about the need for facilities providing painless delivery services to disclose information about their medical systems and track records of painless delivery services.

Our clinic has been a facility performing painless deliveries using epidural painkiller since it opened in 2012.

Inquiries and Consultations

All visits to our clinic require a reservation. Please consult with us over the phone during our reception hours.
If you currently reside overseas and would like to deliver your baby at our clinic after your return to Japan, you can also feel free to casually consult us.

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Natural Delivery

We also accept expecting mothers who wish to have a natural delivery at our clinic.
We can also offer consultations on whether you should have an elective delivery or wait for labor contractions to occur naturally, according to your preferences.

Consultation may be necessary if it is past your expected delivery date or if there are concerns about the condition of the mother or child.

Even if you are hoping for a natural delivery, should the pain during childbirth become too much, we can switch you to a painless delivery if that is what you request.

Inquiries and Consultations

All visits to our clinic require a reservation. Please consult with us over the phone during our reception hours.
If you currently reside overseas and would like to deliver your baby at our clinic after your return to Japan, you can also feel free to casually consult us.

Reception Hours and Physician’s Schedules Reservations and Consultations

Cesarean Section

Surgery with no pain
Applying anesthesia makes it possible to carry out surgery without pain.
Highly safe anesthesia management
Spinal subarachnoid anesthesia is used for planned cesarean sections, and epidural anesthesia is used for emergency cesarean sections switched from a painless delivery to control pain. In both cases, the methods are highly safe.
Certification holder in neonatal resuscitation will care for your baby.
Pain control after surgery
We control pain after surgery using an epidural catheter. The method used with an epidural painkiller for a painless delivery is applied to lessen pain.
Moreover, we will resolve your concerns or worries about pain when our anesthesiologist makes rounds around the ward.
Sedatives provided upon request
If you wish to reduce your stress, we can provide a sedative (we will use sleeping medication) during a cesarean section or after the infant is born.
Early contact between mother and infant
It is possible for mother and infant to engage in early contact, even if the delivery is not vaginal, as long as there are no issues with the mother or child.
It is possible to do more than hear the baby’s cries; mothers and infants can interact directly with each other through touch and all five senses.
Taking photos and videos
While doing so depends on the condition of the mother and child, we will do our utmost to accommodate your wishes.

Information About Hospitalization

Painless delivery is normally performed on the designated date. We request that patients wishing to give birth to their child at our clinic make an early reservation for delivery.

We will confirm the extent of your contractions over the phone if you plan to have a natural delivery. Afterward, we will determine when you should begin your stay at our clinic.

	Vaginal delivery – Primipara (First-time Delivery)	Vaginal delivery	Cesarean section
The day before delivery	If you opt for a painless delivery, you will begin your stay at our clinic the day before your preferred delivery date.		You may spend the day at home.
Delivery	Rooming-in with your baby is possible after delivery. We may walk you to the restroom depending on your condition after delivery. We will provide breastfeeding guidance promptly following the birth. If you have any concerns, please feel free to consult the nursing staff at any time.		You will be admitted at 9 AM on the day of the procedure, followed by the surgery. Pain relief will be provided through an epidural. After the procedure, a monitor will be attached to check on the mother’s recovery.
Day 1	Breastfeeding guidance and postpartum guidance Feel free to resume showering from this day onward.		While we will have you stand up and walk, there is no need to worry because we will lessen your pain with an epidural administered to your back. Depending on your condition, we will offer breastfeeding guidance and rooming-in instructions. If you have any concerns, please feel free to consult the nursing staff at any time.
Day 2	Breastfeeding guidance and postpartum checkup	Breastfeeding guidance and postpartum checkup We will provide bathing guidance to those who will not receive our visiting services (visit to hospital on Days 4-6).	Breastfeeding guidance and postpartum checkup You can take showers once the tube in your back is removed.
Day 3	Postpartum checkup, bathing guidance, and breastfeeding guidance	Discharge from the clinic (in the morning)	Postpartum checkup, bathing guidance, and breastfeeding guidance
Day 4	We will administer K2 syrup to your infant, perform a screening of congenital metabolic diseases and other optional screenings, provide bathing guidance (only if we visit your home), and give breastfeeding guidance. After completing the above, you will be discharged.	(Days 4-6) When you visit the clinic or we visit your home, we will administer K2 syrup to your infant, perform a screening of congenital metabolic diseases and other optional screenings, provide bathing guidance (only if we visit your home), and give breastfeeding guidance.	We will administer K2 syrup to your infant, perform a screening of congenital metabolic diseases and other optional screenings, provide bathing guidance (only if we visit your home), and give breastfeeding guidance. After completing the above, you will be discharged.
Day 5 onward	Since you will have already completed the necessary screenings and guidance, you will not be asked to accept a visit to your home or to visit the clinic at some point between Days 4 and 6.	In some cases, discharge on the 4th day may be necessary due to medical reasons for either the mother or the baby. In such cases, they will not be requested to accept a visit to their home or to come to the clinic at some point between Days 4 and 6.	Since you will have already completed the necessary screenings and guidance, you will not be asked to accept a visit to your home or to visit the clinic at some point between Days 4 and 6.

Please bring the following items if you will be hospitalized.

Child health record
Patient registration card
Reservation deposit receipt for delivery
Nightgown
Around two to wear before and after delivery
Nursing bra
Two sets.
Toiletries
Eyeglasses for those who wear contacts
We will have you remove your contacts in case of emergency from the morning of the delivery date until the delivery ends.
A set of clothing for your infant when you are discharged from the clinic
We do not provide cleaning services for your personal clothing. We request your understanding of this.

(For reference) What will be prepared at the clinic
In the Room Donut cushion, breastfeeding cushion, paper diapers, a towel, a face towel, a bath towel, bathmat, shampoo, rinse, body shampoo, a hair dryer, toothbrush, a (small) electric kettle, a tea set, and a safety box	For the Delivery For the Mother Delivery gown, 2 sets of postpartum underwear, postpartum napkins, cleansing cotton, and breast pads For the Infant Baby wipes, 5 gauze handkerchiefs, and an umbilical cord box

Kaoru Suzuki, culinary researcher, and a nutritionist specializing in gynecology will devise a menu that balances delicious flavor with nutrition.
We will provide Japanese, Western, Chinese, and other ethnic foods so that you can enjoy a variety of meals.
Seasonal ingredients will be included in the dishes, and rice is selected from certain production areas for food preparation. Of course, all the dishes, snacks and late-night meals are handmade in the clinic’s kitchen.
We also include the recipes of memorable dishes so you can reminisce on the meals you had after you return home.

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Reservation deposit and hospitalization deposit

	Painless delivery	Natural delivery
Reservation deposit	100,000 yen	100,000 yen
Hospitalization deposit	400,000 yen	250,000 yen

Price of delivery

	Painless delivery	Natural delivery
Price of delivery	600,000 yen	600,000 yen
Procedure and administrative price of anesthesia for painless delivery	215,000 yen	–

Price of private room

General ward	22.7m²	45,000 yen/day
Special room	31.3m²	67,500 yen/day

Generally, your stay at our clinic will be for 5-6 days.
We will charge 12,000 yen/day separately for newborn nursing care.
We will charge 20,000 yen/exam separately for medical exams for newborns.
We will charge 12,000 yen/day separately for postpartum care.
If you are staying at the clinic for a cesarean section or using medical insurance, we will charge 31,500 yen/day separately to cover the price of a private room (difference in room rate).

Additional fees

Joining the obstetric compensation system	Flat rate	12,000 yen
After hours price	Between 17:30 and 22:00/between 6:00 and 8:00	30,000 yen
Late-night price	Between 22:00 and 6:00	60,000 yen

If your stay at the clinic and delivery fall on an unplanned holiday, additional fees will be charged.

Payment at the time of discharge

Painless Delivery	Natural Delivery
(Delivery fee + private room price + additional fee + examination fee during hospitalization + other medical care fee + administration fee) – 1,000,000 yen (One-time payment for childbirth and childrearing + reservation deposit + hospitalization deposit)	(Delivery fee + private room price + additional fee + examination fee during hospitalization + other medical care fee + administration fee) – 850,000 yen (One-time payment for childbirth and childrearing + reservation deposit + hospitalization deposit)

The system for direct payment of your one-time payment for childbirth and childrearing to hospitals means hospitals will receive direct payments of 500,000 yen.
You can also make a payment by credit card.

Inquiries and Consultations

All visits to our clinic require a reservation. Please consult with us over the phone during our reception hours.
If you currently reside overseas and would like to deliver your baby at our clinic after your return to Japan, you can also feel free to casually consult us.

Reception Hours and Physician’s Schedules Reservations and Consultations