Tokyo Pregnancy Group

Resources In
Tokyo

(Part 1)
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES
BEST Birthing Classes
Birth planning, early pregnancy and preparation for couples. Contact Ann Tanaka RN Tel 03 3482 0728 or email 
anntanaka@festa.ocn.ne.jp

Childbirth Education Center (CEC) - Birth Preparation Classes
Want the inside scoop on giving birth in Japan? From Choosing a Caregiver through Birth Preparation and beyond, classes and counseling for expectant parents. Only classes in Japan taught by an ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator. Contact Ms. Brett Iimura, ICCE at Tel/Fax 03 3414 7458
www.birthinjapan.com

Selena Gudino, Your Birth and Doula Care, Member ICEA and DONA
Support and self discovery through pregnancy; empowering birth to your baby and your motherhood.  Mothers' and Couples' workshops, pre-natal consulting and birth planning, and doula services. Call Tel/fax 03 3405 4084, web
www.yourbirthexperience.com or email:  your_birth@hotmail.com

Free prenatal classes in Shibuya
Classes are offered in English. Tel 03 3463 1211 (Ext. 2489), Shibuya Public Health Center

BREAST FEEDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

La Leche League International is a volunteer network set up to help mothers to breastfeed successfully. Contact Rebecca Sato Tel: 042 529 1330 or email: becknhaku@yahoo.co.jp
http://www.lalecheleague.org/Tokyo.html

Blue Sky Breastfeeding & Newborn Baby Care Classes

Classes taught by Lactation Consultant, Iona Macnab, IBCLC. Topics covered include breastfeeding, night-time parenting, bathing, changing and comforting baby. Baby slings, Lansinoh & books for sale, regular mother-baby playgroups. Contact 03 3425-2534 or visit
www.blueskytokyo.com

MIDWIFERY
Makiko Wada, speaks English, French and Japanese. Email: wadamakiko@paw.hi0ho.ne.jp or
visit www.paw.hi-ho.ne.jp/wadawakiko/

REGISTERED NURSES
Ann Tanaka, RN Tel: 03 3482 0728

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Antenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy
Vanessa Colless provides pre- and postnatal exercise classes that include educational sessions on different topics including body care and pain relief. She also offers breathing classes, hire of TENS machines and private physiotherapy for pregnancy-related problems such as back pain and sacroiliac-joint problems. For more information contact Vanessa.Tel 03 3443 6769 physio@gol.com

ACUPUNCTURE
Acura Acupuncture Clinic
offers pre-natal and post-natal acupuncture sessions for women at various stages of pregnancy to treat morning sickness, back pain, breech position, post-partum depression, mastitis and other symptoms.  Website: http://www.acuraclinic.com/Default.aspx?ID=64

EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASS

Prenatal yoga classes
Rajay Mahtani  Tel: 3582 3505  (Tokyo Yoga Circle)
Roppongi Azabu Kumin Civic Centre - Tuesdays from 11am- 12:15 pm  
Pre-natal ladies who are members of TAC are welcome to join the Intro to Yoga class on Mondays from 11:15am-12:15pm or the Beginner class on Fridays from 9:30am-11am which take place at TAC and Rajay will take special care of you during these classes.

All equipment provided. Contact yoga@rajay.org or  http://www.rajay.org

Furla Yoga Studio
Kita-Aoyama 3-5-60 Minato-ku Website: www.furla.co.jp/yoga/

Dominica Serigano    www.oocities.org/yogidom/yogidom_page.html

Pre and Post Natal Exercise Classes
Held at the Kspace in Meguro, these exercise classes consist of aerobic workout, matwork, relaxation and an educational session covering different topics. For further information and class times contact Vanessa Colless Tel: 03 3443 6769,  Email:
physio@gol.com
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