Chihiro Midwifery Clinic
About
Chihiro Midwifery Clinic, located in Asahigaoka, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, is a private midwifery clinic providing community-rooted maternity care. The clinic offers flexible support for a wide range of concerns related to pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, guided by the philosophy of "eliminating isolated mothers" and working toward building a midwifery clinic that is open to the local community. One of its defining features is its low threshold for consultation — anyone is welcome to seek advice, even those who have not given birth there — and midwife support is available from any stage of pregnancy. Consultations are available on weekdays from 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and 13:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon. English-language support is also available, making the clinic accessible to those who require assistance in languages other than Japanese. The facility offers on-site parking and is barrier-free, ensuring easy access for pregnant women, new mothers, and those in the midst of child-rearing. The clinic places great emphasis on attentive, individualized support tailored to each person's circumstances and wishes, with its midwives providing ongoing care so that mothers in the community can navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in their own way.
