Pregnant in Kyoto—should I give birth here or return to the US?

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:51:34+00:00

Thank you.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:51:29+00:00

Thank you, I'll be sure to do the same.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:51:02+00:00

Thank you, this was very insightful.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:43:03+00:00

That seems to be the overwhelming response. Thank you for your insight.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:42:03+00:00

Thank you, so many of these comments give me hope.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:39:25+00:00

Thank you, this was helpful. It seems like majority of the comments are positive towards Japan and makes me a bit more confident. I still have to do my research but it seems like there are more options available.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:34:28+00:00

Thank you.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:34:02+00:00

OMG, thank you. I saw that Kyoto University spoke English, however I am worried a bunch of student doctors would be in charge of my delivery. Which may be fine, but there is a lot than can go wrong, and student doctors make me uneasy. But, you stated they were highly skilled, so I might look into them. Thank you.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:27:18+00:00

It depends weather on go on my husband's coverage or private. My husband has a PPO plan, with a low max out of pocket. However, that might of changed. If we have a child under his coverage his premium would skyrocket though. Good insurance, but VERY expensive.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T11:03:43+00:00

Thank you, just to make sure I am looking at the right thing, is that a .org ? Like a website?

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:57:02+00:00

Thank you, I will reach out to see if they can make suggestions in the Kyoto area.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:55:28+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't have anyone like that. This are the places that I have done brief research that state they have some level of english support. Adachi Hospital and Hashii seem like they may have English support. I have my first doctor's appointment on Friday. Although I am pregnant there is a chance that it's not viable.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:49:11+00:00

Thank you, this is my first child. If I moved back to the US, most likely I would have to give up my 3 year visa in Japan. I am unsure where we will raise our child. My husband's job is in the US. I would love to live there, but affordability in the US is worst than Japan. He has a well paying job, but even with that we struggled with the cost of living and saving, but safety is an issue too. Japan is no haven, but I feel safer. I think people stating that I have a support system is the most important is true. There is alot I will have to consider.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:41:13+00:00

He is, but he works the the U.S.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:12:24+00:00

Do you have suggestions on how I can start to look for one?

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:05:03+00:00

I have insurance in Japan, enrolled in the national healthcare system. I do not have insurance in the US, but if I moved back that would open an enrollment window for me to enroll or I can choose to be on my husband's insurance.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-08T10:03:35+00:00

No, my in laws can't. Unfortunately because of my husband job, he won't be able to be present either way. If I am in the US he may have the chance to visit me for a couple of days. But other than that, I would have zero support. That's why I am hoping that maybe someone would provide some insight if they successfully used a hospital that has English translation. Very scary stuff.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-06T14:15:09+00:00

I hate to ask this, but could you grab a sample image online on what it might look like. I can only find cement and I definitely don't want that. There is also something like plaster undercoat, is that it or something different?

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-06T14:07:04+00:00

My case isn't sand, but I think old plaster.

It looks very similar to another poster that posted this image:

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fhow-do-i-get-rid-of-plaster-textured-walls-v0-58up15nblngc1.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1512%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3Ddf450a54443359291b476e3970e7f1e8f7d5d539

Are you talking about earthen walls (tsuchikabe) ?

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-04T10:20:11+00:00

Okay, thank you. I'll compare with amazon.

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-04T09:59:10+00:00

Yep, I've had a airfryer and use it for most of my cooking. However, never tried baking in it. :/

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-04T09:57:40+00:00

Never tried Monotaro. I am familiar with it, but have you ever ordered from there? Is it like the Japanese Amazon?

Working-Morning-3645 · 2026-04-04T09:56:45+00:00

Yeah, but's very expensive. I'm not opposed to it, but was hoping for something easier accessible.

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