Before Childbirth

Boshi Techo (Mother and Child Health Handbook)

Pre- and Postnatal Check-up Ticket Booklet

This Boshi Techo is issued by Hikone City to pregnant women.

This handbook was created to help record the health and well-being of pregnant women and their children.

To begin, ensure that you receive a pregnancy notification form (confirmation of pregnancy) from an authorized health facility.

Please submit your pregnancy notification form at the Hikone Mother and Child Welfare Division (2F, Kusunoki Center).

Both prenatal and postnatal check-ups are regularly conducted at medical facilities for mothers and babies to ensure their health and well-being.

Postnatal check-ups are provided for mothers and babies at medical facilities.

A Pre- and Postnatal Check-up Ticket Booklet will be provided at the same time your Boshi Teacho is issued.

With the Pre- and Postnatal Check-up Ticket Booklet, necessary check-ups for mothers and babies can be provided at little or no cost.

Please obtain the Pre- and Postnatal Check-up Ticket Booklet from the municipal government office where your current address is registered.

If you move to Hikone from another municipality, be sure to pick up a new booklet at the Hikone Mother and Child Welfare Division.

In Japanese: Mother and Child Welfare Division, Tel. 0749-24-3931

In Portuguese, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, Human Rights Division, Tel. 0749-30-6113