Subsidizing fertility treatment leaves Japanese gynecologists in a bind
Fertility treatments are not covered by national health insurance because, in most cases, infertility is not defined as an ailment.
Deputy minister Junko Mihara vows to amplify women's voices on health care
The 56-year-old lawmaker wants better provision for younger women who face challenges with fertility and other issues similar to those she has encountered.
The government will release an initial estimate in December before finalizing the figure next year but it is likely to strike a record low for the fifth consecutive year.
Infertility treatment plans shed light on struggles faced by couples
As well as a lack of understanding in society, people often have to deal with physical burden, emotional struggle and financial constraints.
Lawmakers weigh bill to recognize birth mother status in Japan
The ruling coalition and an opposition party are considering introducing a bill to recognize that the woman who gives birth to a child as the mother in cases where she uses a third person's egg, informed sources said Friday. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its ...
Nearly third of parents in Japan with young kids want more of them
The survey also showed that women want their husbands to take 94 days of paternity leave on average, while men actually took an average of only seven days off.
Japan considers making morning-after pill available without prescription
If a health ministry review goes well, the change could come next year.
The changing social narrative on Japan's entrenched gender roles
Little can be done as long as a country's cultural norms are built into a social structure that delineates gender roles.
Japan health ministry to seek more funds for fertility treatment
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga aims to cover infertility treatment with public insurance as early as possible, as one of the measures to remedy the low birthrate.
Kobe maternity home to provide safe space for pregnant women in need
The maternity home for struggling moms and teens with unplanned pregnancies has received thousands of inquiries from across the country.
Indian Cabinet approves extending abortion deadline from 20 to 24 weeks
In a boost to female reproductive rights, India's Cabinet on Wednesday backed giving women more time to seek an abortion in a bill aimed at helping the young, disadvantaged and the raped. The government said the Cabinet had approved extending the abortion deadline to 24 ...
China's birthrate sank to lowest level ever recorded last year
China's birthrate last year dropped to the lowest level since at least 1949 and the labor force continued to shrink, the latest sign of slowing growth prospects for the world's second-largest economy. The number of births per 1,000 people declined to 10.48, the lowest level ...
