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OBSTETRICS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 25, 2019
News outlets debate the ethics behind prenatal testing
Last month, the Diet enacted legislation to pay ¥3.2 million to each person who was sterilized as part of the Eugenic Protection Law passed in 1948. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has also said he will apologize to the roughly 25,000 victims on behalf of the state. Many of them feel the amount of money is insufficient — lawsuits demanding more are ongoing — and that the apology is too little too late. The wording of the compensation bill is also problematic, since it isn't specific about the government's responsibility.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2015
Hospitals with OB-GYN sections down for 24th year; pediatrics departments also in decline
The number of hospitals with obstetrics and gynecology departments nationwide stood at a record low 1,361 as of October last year, according to the health ministry.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 18, 2014
Japanese researchers compile guidelines for uterus transplants
A research group involving Keio and Kyoto university members on Sunday released guidelines to realize uterus transplants in Japan for women who do not have the organ due to a congenital disease or cancer operation.
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2014
Common-law pairs OK'd for in vitro births
The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology will officially approve in vitro fertilization for people in common-law marriages, relaxing a voluntary curb.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
May 18, 2010
Why doesn't national health insurance pay for maternity care?
With high life expectancy and a declining birth rate, you'd think there would be more government money invested in maternity care.

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