National | FYI May 2, 2021
Expanding access to safe abortions in Japan
by Magdalena Osumi
British pharmaceutical firm LinePharma is seeking approval for its "abortion pills," said to be a better, more affordable method than surgery.
National May 2, 2021
Majority of Japanese women suffer from depression before and during infertility treatment
According to a survey, 279 respondents, or 54.4%, showed symptoms of depression.
National / Social Issues Apr 27, 2021
Many women who chose to end their pregnancies last October and November cited financial reasons, such as a drop in their partners' incomes.
World Apr 27, 2021
The actual tally is sure to be "substantially higher" due to underreporting, researchers said in a trio of studies published in The Lancet.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Apr 24, 2021
In COVID-19's wake, Japan faces a bleaker future
by Mark Schreiber
A "baby shock" now threatens Japan, according to one journalist. Meanwhile, older residents could be shipped off to China?
Science & Health | Regional Voices: Fukushima Apr 12, 2021
In Fukushima, data gathered to allay mothers' radiation concerns
One scientist is adamant giving birth in the prefecture is safe, but wants to provide the necessary proof to provide to would-be parents.
National / Science & Health Apr 1, 2021
Japanese government to take larger role in prenatal genetic tests
A proposed steering committee on the issue will comprise specialists from the health ministry, patient groups and various experts.
National Mar 30, 2021
Japan firms slow to introduce support for fertility treatment
A survey found that 72.6% of female and 61.8% of male respondents said that their companies have no treatment support systems.
National Mar 23, 2021
It is possible that the baby was infected with the virus during pregnancy, and similar transmission cases have been reported overseas.
World / Science & Health Mar 2, 2021
Climate extremes seen harming unborn babies in Brazil's Amazon
by Jack Graham
A new study that links extreme rains with lower birth weights in Brazil's Amazon region underscores the long-term health impacts of weather extremes connected to climate change, researchers said on Monday. Exceptionally heavy rain and floods during pregnancy were linked to lower birth weight and ...
National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Kyushu Feb 12, 2021
While the country provides a lump sum for mothers to assist with childbirth costs, some are finding it doesn't stretch far enough as a result of pandemic pressures.
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.