For those who wish to become pregnant or give birth in Niseko Town (About unassisted childbirth)

In Niseko Town, we provide support during pregnancy through interviews and home visits, etc., by issuing maternal and child health handbooks and prenatal health checkup tickets (for 14 visits) that can be used at medical institutions, so that mothers can spend their pregnancy with care and have a safe birth.
In recent years, there have been confirmed cases of unassisted births, where mothers give birth at home alone without the assistance of a doctor or midwife. Because unexpected situations can occur during childbirth, unassisted births, where a doctor is unable to respond immediately in the event of an emergency, are extremely dangerous acts that put the lives of mother and child at risk.
In order to protect the precious lives of mothers and their unborn children, we ask that you undergo regular prenatal health checkups, receive assistance from a doctor or midwife during delivery, and give birth in the best possible environment.

Please note that in order to protect the precious lives of all pregnant women and their unborn children, town office professionals (public health nurses and nutritionists) will be in touch and visiting you before and after delivery.