[A Must-See for Moms Less Than 1 Year Postpartum!] Postpartum Care Facilities Near Sapporo
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After finishing the big job of giving birth, you immediately start taking care of your baby 👶🏻
I'm sure many of you are feeling sleep-deprived and tired from chasing after diaper changes and breastfeeding, or are struggling daily with worries about night crying or how much weight your baby is gaining 💭
・During pregnancy to within 1 year postpartum
・Cannot receive support
with housework or childcare・Feeling unwell due to fatigue from childbirth or childcare
・Anxious about taking care of the baby
This time, I've compiled information on postpartum care that I really want those moms to see ❤️🔥
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I've also included reviews and photos from Near Lab members who have actually used postpartum care, so please read until the end!
What is Postpartum Care?
Postpartum care is a service that supports physical health management and childcare so that mothers can raise their children with peace of mind after giving birth.
・We listen to what mothers are struggling with (how to soothe the baby, breastfeeding, putting the baby to sleep, holding, bathing, night crying, etc.) and provide guidance on how to handle them.
・We provide guidance on breast care and treatment methods.
・To help mothers refresh and continue childcare, we provide rest and sufficient meals.
※This is not a baby-sitting service.
※Meals are not provided for the home-visit type.
How to Spend Time During Postpartum Care
Sapporo City offers three types of postpartum care.
Day-trip Postpartum Care
Overnight Postpartum Care
Home-visit Postpartum Care (from October 2024)
What is Home-visit Postpartum Care?
Sapporo Cityalsostarted accepting applications from October 2024!It is for
2 hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, and there are no costs other than the usage fee, such as transportation expenses.
Under 1 year old babies and their mothers are eligible.
▼ List of Home-Visit Postpartum Care Facilities in Sapporo City (Available Areas)
・feel Midwifery Clinic (Chuo Ward / Nishi Ward)
・Tsurube Midwifery Clinic (All 10 Wards)
・Sansan Midwifery Clinic (Kiyota Ward / Atsubetsu Ward / Shiroishi Ward / Toyohira Ward / Chuo Ward)
・Midwifery Clinic Asa (Minami Ward / Toyohira Ward / Chuo Ward South of Odori)
・Midwifery Clinic E-Ku-Bo (Nishi Ward / Kita Ward / Teine Ward / Chuo Ward / Higashi Ward / Shiroishi Ward)
・Ume-san's Care Room (All 10 Wards)
Usage Fees and Process
By applying for the local government's postpartum care program, you can use postpartum care services at an affordable price.
Fees and application methods vary by municipality, so please check your local government's website!
▼ Usage Fees in Sapporo City (Example)
[Day-Stay Type] Up to 7 days including overnight stays
General Household: 2,500 yen per day
Public Assistance Household / Municipal Tax-Exempt Household: 1,000 yen per day
[Overnight Stay Type] Up to 7 days including day-stays
General Household: 7,500 yen per night
Public Assistance Household / Municipal Tax-Exempt Household: 2,500 yen per night
[Home-Visit Type] Up to 6 visits
General Household: 2,500 yen per visit
Public Assistance Household / Municipal Tax-Exempt Household: 1,000 yen per visit
Recommended by NearLab Members!
5 Selected Postpartum Care Facilities Near Sapporo
1. Ai Obstetrics and Gynecology (Teine Ward, Sapporo City)
\ Reviews from NearLab Members! /
🗣️ I was able to relax because they took care of my baby outside of feeding times
🗣️ They took photos of my baby on a tablet while they were watching them and showed them to me 🫶🏻
🗣️ The food is delicious!
🗣️ The midwives are kind
*Photos were provided by NearLab members 🤍
Medical Corporation Ikuai-kai Ai Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
[Address] 2-1-1 Nishimiyanosawa 4-jo, Teine-ku, Sapporo
[Phone] 011-676-1166 (Main)
[Type] Day-trip
[Eligibility]Sapporo City
2. Sansan Midwifery Clinic (Kiyota-ku, Sapporo)
\ Reviews from NearLab members! /
🗣️ The food was delicious regardless! 😋
🗣️ They will look after the baby upon request
🗣️ It was great to have plenty of time with my older child, whom I had been feeling guilty about neglecting since giving birth 😊
🗣️ The head midwife is warm and feels like a mother
🗣️ A beautiful and healing space 💓
Postpartum Care House Sansan Midwifery Clinic
[Address] 4-3-60 Kiyota 1-jo, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo
[Phone] 0120-352833
[Type] Day-trip, Overnight stay, Home visit
[Eligibility]Sapporo City・Eniwa City・Ebetsu City・Kitahiroshima City
* Available age ranges and services vary by municipality
3. Midwifery Clinic E-ku-bo (Nishi-ku, Sapporo)
\ Reviews from NearLab members! /
🗣️ Nutritious food and massages
🗣️ I was able to rest well
🗣️ Apparently, it's quite hard to get a reservation for postpartum care 💦
Midwifery Clinic E-ku-bo
[Address] 10-10-3 Hassamu 6-jo, Nishi-ku, Sapporo
[Phone] 011-666-0814
[Type] Day-trip, Overnight stay, Home visit
[Eligibility]Sapporo City・Ebetsu City
* Available age ranges and services vary by municipality
4. Ena Ladies Clinic (Ishikari City)
\ Reviews from NearLab members! /
🗣️ The food is voluminous and super delicious ♥️
🗣️ The snacks are also delicious ✨
🗣️ Many of the midwives are kind
🗣️ They are very pro-breastfeeding and provide enthusiastic guidance, so it might be a hit or miss for some 🤔
* Photos were provided by NearLab members 🤍
Medical Corporation Mirai Ena Ladies Clinic
[Address] 86 Hanakawaminami 9-jo 1-chome, Ishikari City
[Phone] 090-4055-7921 (Postpartum care dedicated line)
[Type] Day-trip, Overnight stay
[Eligibility]Sapporo City・Ishikari City
* Available age ranges and services vary by municipality
5. Midwifery Clinic Hagukumi (Chitose City)
\ Reviews from NearLab members! /
🗣️ The oil massage is truly too good ☺️💕
🗣️ Lunch is super delicious 😭✨
🗣️ They also have pajamas and hot eye masks
🗣️ When they look after the baby, they use an apnea monitor and also keep a visual watch, so it's reassuring 💕
* Photos were provided by NearLab members 🤍
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Midwifery Clinic Hagukumi
[Address] 3-8-3 Midoritaikita, Chitose City
[Phone] 080-3232-1624
[Type] Day service (short/long stay) and home visit
[Eligibility] Chitose City・Eniwa City・Abira Town・Mukawa Town
*Available age ranges and services vary by municipality
Postpartum care is a service that supports a mother's heart
This time, I have compiled information about postpartum care✍🏻
I used postpartum care for the first time the other day, and I was able to get advice about my baby and enjoy delicious meals and snacks at a leisurely pace🍰
I was able to heal my mind and body, and I thought, "I wish I had used this sooner!"☺️
When a mom smiles, the baby smiles, and when the baby smiles, everyone smiles!
Why not consider using postpartum care as a way for your family to spend time together with smiles?
I hope this article reaches all the moms who are doing their best every day🫶🏻🌈
I'm misato, a NearLab writer who was in charge of this article🌷
I'm currently struggling through raising a 4-year-old boy and a 0-year-old girl❤️🔥
I highly recommend NearLab to those who feel like they can't keep up with parenting information because they are too busy with daily housework and childcare!🫶🏻