CONNECT WELLNESS
Lindsay Hagihara (Okayama)
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tatistics show that babies born in Japan have the greatest chance of surviving, with only a 1 in 1,111 risk of death for newborns. (1) With such an impressive statistic, it’s natural to wonder if pregnancy in Japan is as great an experience as the statistic leads you to believe. So, I would like to share with you my personal experience of being pregnant in Japan, not just once, but twice! Though it was stressful at times, all-inall, I feel that the knowledgeable doctors, friendly nurses, and clean hospital allowed me to feel well taken care of. But pregnancy is an exciting and nerve-wracking journey in and of itself, let alone experiencing it in a foreign country! When you add in language barriers, differences in customs, and lack of knowledge of the procedures or the resources around you, that feeling of comfort and trust in your healthcare providers becomes even more important.
So, let’s discuss What Happens After You Find Out You’re Pregnant. 44 |
