National Jan 8, 2021
Japanese obstetrician fights for 'confidential births' amid apathy
by Takuya Okamoto
Takeshi Hasuda wants his Jikei Hospital in Kumamoto to lessen the number of dangerous home births by offering women an anonymous service.
National / Science & Health Jan 7, 2021
Japan team confirms cervical cancer in mothers caused lung cancer in babies
The team found DNA in the cancer cells from the boys and their mothers included the same mutations, and that they did not contain the Y chromosome found in men.
National / Social Issues Dec 29, 2020
The rise in unexpected pregnancies is particularly marked among teenage girls and women in their 20s.
National Dec 24, 2020
Although Japan leads the world in paid-leave provisions for fathers, according to U.N. Children's Fund data, only 7.48% took child care leave in fiscal 2019.
National / Politics Dec 5, 2020
Japan gives legal recognition to parents who use donated eggs and sperm
The amendment to the civil law, which both ruling and opposition parties supported, will come into effect a year after it is promulgated.
National Nov 30, 2020
Japan to expand recurrent miscarriage treatment insurance coverage
The new subsidy system will cover tests that are partially covered by the insurance.
Business Nov 29, 2020
Japan considering infertility care subsidies for small businesses
As part of efforts to tackle the country's aging population, the Suga administration is also working on expanding the public insurance coverage for infertility treatment.
National Nov 23, 2020
Japan aims to remove income cap on subsidies for fertility treatment
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday the government aims to abolish the cap on income to make it easier for all couples to receive subsidies for fertility treatment as Japan faces a declining birth rate. Suga's remark came in response to calls that, in order ...
National Nov 18, 2020
Over 150 women in Japan bought from sperm bank amid lack of rules
The country, which has a dwindling birthrate and an aging population, has so far put off discussions on setting rules for the sale and purchase of sperm and ova.
National Nov 16, 2020
Bill submitted to clarify parenthood in fertility treatment cases
It calls for recognizing as the mother the woman who gives birth after receiving an egg donation from a third person, not the egg donor.
National Nov 3, 2020
Postpartum depression risk doubles as pandemic hits new mothers
University of Tsukuba study says more mothers facing prospect of severe depression as feelings of isolation rise amid coronavirus outbreak.
National Oct 21, 2020
Japan expects fewer babies in 2021 as pandemic hits pregnancies
The tally underscores fears that the pandemic will worsen the nation's already low birth rate.