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Child-rearing and health consultations for women(子育てや女性の健康について相談する)

Last updated date:2023/3/1

Health consultations for women

These consultations cover a range of women's health subjects, such as menstruation from adolescence to the menopause, pregnancy, childbirth, and infertility. Please contact a ward office Children and Families Support Division if you wish to arrange a consultation.

Consultations for families with children

A range of consultations are available covering all aspects of child-rearing, from pregnancy and infancy to adolescence, as well as consultations aimed at children themselves. Consultations are provided by public health nurses, social workers, and other staff members, and are free of charge.

Dental checkups for infants and expectant mothers

During these checkups for children aged from 0 to 6 years and expectant mothers, you can receive advice on cavities and other oral health issues (including on habits such as biting and involuntary tooth grinding). Checkups are run by dentists and dental hygienists. Checkups are free of charge (prior booking required).

Consultations with child-rearing supporters

Once a week, child-rearing supporters are on hand at community centers etc. to help you think through your child-rearing concerns.

Consultations at certified combined nursery and kindergarten facilities and day-care centers

This child-rearing support consultation service is provided at certain nursery schools. You can receive advice on everything from discipline to your child's development.
Please check the website to find out which nursery schools provide this service.
List of nursery schools providing this service

Where to inquire
Content Contact details
About health consultations for women
About dental checkups for infants and expectant mothers
Regional Childcare Support Division, Children and Youth Bureau (*Inquiries in Japanese only)
Tel: 045-671-2455
Fax: 045-550-3946
Email: kd-chikoshien@city.yokohama.jp
About consultations for families with children Children and Families Division, Children and Youth Bureau (*Inquiries in Japanese only)
Tel: 045-671-4740
Fax: 045-681-0925
Email: kd-kokatei@city.yokohama.jp
About consultations with child-rearing supporters Regional Childcare Support Division, Children and Youth Bureau (*Inquiries in Japanese only)
Tel: 045-671-4157
Fax: 045-550-3946
Email: kd-chikoshien@city.yokohama.jp
About consultations at certified combined nursery and kindergarten facilities and day-care centers

Childcare and Education Operations Division, Children and Youth Bureau (*Inquiries in Japanese only)
Tel: 045-671-3564
Fax: 045-671-5479
Email: kd-unei@city.yokohama.jp


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