tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008031650758926055.post3245623872084672262..comments2022-03-02T11:01:49.549-08:00Comments on 15 years in Japan, Gaijin mom: Compare and contrast, hospitals to give birth, TokyoJ. Southwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02865439272512288021noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008031650758926055.post-84221314596346214832014-03-14T18:29:53.147-07:002014-03-14T18:29:53.147-07:00You can go direct with hospitals, without going th...You can go direct with hospitals, without going the specialist international route. If you are looking to save money, I suggest this. However, I did not mind paying the premium for Dr. Sakamoto's services. Hospital appointments (especially at Aaiku) are very long. I would be there 2-3 hours, versus 45 minutes at a clinic. Another option, is to go to Dr. Sakamoto's Omotesando clinic, where they accept national health insurance. He partners with a lady doctor, Dr. Tomoko. She will refer you to Aiiku or another hospital for delivery. You cannot get epidural around the clock if you deliver without Dr. Sakamoto. You will need to schedule your delivery and induce during hospitsl operating hours. Also, by going direct with a hospital, such as Aiku, the doctor may not be the same each time and you will get whoever is on staff for your delivery. <br /><br />I once scheduled my delivery at Sanno and my boy came before the scheduled date. I was mentally and emotionally upset because I had planned on having an epidural and it was not available to me. So, if epidural is a MUST, I recommend going with Dr. Sakamoto. Otherwise, there will be a chance that you may not receive it, even with a scheduled delivery (as in my case).J. Southwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865439272512288021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008031650758926055.post-86280101223034153732013-05-14T00:56:29.147-07:002013-05-14T00:56:29.147-07:00Hello Janica,
Thank you for this very interesting ...Hello Janica,<br />Thank you for this very interesting post.<br /><br />You might be able to help me with a question: In case we want an epidural, is it necessary to see Dr. Sakamoto and only him ?<br />I plan to deliver at Aiiku, not been there yet, and wondering whether I should start going to Aiiku (any doctor) or going to Dr. Sakamoto's clinic first ?<br /><br />Thanks for your help.Célinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027790155956742415noreply@blogger.com