Kikutsugi Midwifery Clinic is located in the mountainous rural area of Yoshika-cho, Kanoashi-gun, Shimane Prefecture, an area blessed with rich natural surroundings, and serves as a community-based facility specializing in midwifery care. Led by certified midwives, the clinic provides comprehensive support spanning prenatal health management, childbirth, and postnatal care. Its strengths lie in offering holistic support for mothers and children, including prenatal check-ups, birth attendance, postpartum breastfeeding consultations, and childcare assistance. Operating hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with some time slots from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM), and the clinic is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. English-language communication is available, enabling non-Japanese speakers to smoothly proceed with consultations and necessary procedures. The clinic also features ample parking, making it easily accessible by car even in this mountainous area where transportation options are limited—a reassuring advantage for local residents. Despite being situated in a sparsely populated region, the clinic continues to provide attentive support to expectant and new mothers as well as families with infants, playing an important role in maintaining maternal and child health in the community.
