Shocking Facts about Childbirth in Japan

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thank you again for all of your support. In case you missed it, here's the day I got to meet my son for the first time after quarantine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moqkZIdqpd2Cg6M. More videos to come. Also, if you want to get my Japan merch - tokyozebra.com/merch

[@dieforyou8857]

Your baby is so adorable

[@doc-uzziel-holiday6250]

Domo arigato for your videos, both of you. Your baby looks happy and healthy, and so do you both. My wife and I love Japan. I was born in Philippines while my dad was in Vietnam, and I grew up overseas mostly. In America, my wife and I never have felt at home. We love watching your videos as you both seem so positive and happy and it cheers up our day when we see you both and the baby boy. So glad you are all doing well. Stay positive and so glad you both support one another in all you do. You are both very unique and we appreciate you. Bye for now.

[@nemusworld]

Love the episode where Maiko and wolfy got home 🥰 i watched it over again. It gives me hope all through this time.

[@JadenYukifan28]

Aww, what a lovely family and that was a small Hospital room Meiko was in...not like the ones here in America

[@nemusworld]

Great job Maiko for documenting your experience while in Labor. 👏👏👏👏

[@Inrosegoldeyes]

Often people are so happy for baby the moms are “forgotten about” a little too!!! So glad they help you heal and rest soooo needed🥰

[@onemillionpercent]

yes!!!

[@kirstenroberts8478]

But thats kind of how it is. The pregnancy part is super abstract and then there's this totally New creature in the world and then suddenly its Not all about you anymore. With that in mind, make time for yourself so you can give back to the baby. Me time,esp. when the baby naps, is so important.

[@onemillionpercent]

@@kirstenroberts8478 i mean it's about both of you now bc theres a new person. agreed

[@alcyone-rising]

Moms deserve some love after that experience, and for what is coming for the next 35 to 40 years.

[@Arya_amsha]

lol no

[@anilsh7615]

I gave birth in Austria. You must stay in hospital 2days if you have no complications (there are ways around this). I had an emergency C-section and stayed 5 days. My hospital stay was fantastic (really fantastic!) and totally free! Another amazing thing in Austria is mothers to be must take 6 weeks off before the due date and 6 weeks off after the birth to recover... The government pay your full salary during this time. This is a country that really knows how to look after mums and babies ❤️ I will be forever grateful ❤️

[@anilsh7615]

@Star Tetrahedron this make me so sad and angry! It was painful for me to even roll over in bed for weeks! I just can't imagine having to go back to work and leave my beautiful baby, potentially with a stranger. I really hope the American government start to take better care of its mothers. Giving birth is a massive strain on the body and every woman deserves, minimum, time to heal!

[@thaismagalhaes5928]

Here in Brazil you can get between 17 and 26 weeks off fully paid (depends on the state), but if you leave before the baby was born, you can't take those weeks after.

[@ursulasmith6402]

Here, greed won't allow it.

[@amari7057]

Canadians get frustrated when they hear people say that our healthcare is 'free'. 😅 It's far from free. We pay for it through our taxes from our first job we get as a teenager to the cuts the government makes to our old age pensions after we retire. I had an emerg c section in Canada, and was out after two nights. No help at home, and my nurse that was supposed to visit me to check on me couldn't drive, so I didn't get any home visits either. I didn't sleep for an entire week post partum. If I had a choice, I would definitely chose to pay Japan to have my next child. People fall through the cracks in 'free' healthcare systems all the time.

[@anilsh7615]

@@amari7057 Oh yes! Of course when I say "free" everyone is paying for it through taxes and high taxes at that. I personally prefer it this way, some of the countries with the highest tax rates have the best social systems and the "happiest people" on earth. Going home 2 days after having a C section seems incredibly fast! I could only just walk at this point...that's terrible, I'm so sorry this happened to you! Did you have any family to help you? In Austria we had to choose our own home visiting midwife so she knew the visiting situation before she came. I now live in Japan because of my husbands job. While the care and food in hospital looks amazing, especially to Americans 😢, having spoken to quite a few Japanese mums since arriving, it seems the care kinda stops there, your job might only be protected for a few months depending on where you live and what month your baby was born. Not having the option for pain meds unless you pre order them 😬 I would have happily had more babies in Austria but not in Japan, not because of the cost or the wonderful hospital food and care but the lifestyle after. I hope you and your baby are doing well now 🥰

[@patsyhodge9071]

Its all free in New Zealand as soon as you learn you are pregnant. All scans, doctor visits, birth, hospital stay and baby checks up to the age 13.

[@racheljackson-matthews1999]

Same here in England, except, every hospital thing is free up till death XD

[@aethergasm]

Same in Canada. Everything was all taken care of, midwife or obgyn options, mental health support for post partum or anything, Brest feeding coaches, and nurses, etc... I couldn’t do half of the grooming support since I wasn’t able to get up, so they were very active to teach my husband how to take care of our newborn and show him how to care for and support me! We even have free sessions for the partners or caretakers for support for them too! (Cause partners need the emotional and lifestyle support too.) so thankful for that especially since I had so many complications. I also loved how our midwives also give an option for every baby to pick out a brand new first outfit for newborns. It’s a total involved experience. Was only there for an overnight and sent home after my c-section. Food is still mushy crap though, lol!

[@patsyhodge9071]

@@racheljackson-matthews1999 Same in NZ. You dont pay for hospital care ever, but you do pay to go to the doctor after age 13. But its a nominal fee, 99% of prescriptions free also.

[@patsyhodge9071]

@Ren Helene Wtf......$60 grand???? What do the poor people do that are on welfare? Deliver their babies at home with no care?

[@jarls5890]

@Ren Helene Ditto for Norway. Completely free. And you will get 49 weeks maternity leave with full pay (up to a maximum - so you know, if you make millions...the gov wont pay millions). You also get a small "child support" stipend every month until the child is 18 years old. It is approx. USD 150 per month per child. If you are a single parent this is increased to USD 200 per month. Of course, the "missing parent" is also required to pay child support if there is a single parent situation (until the child is 18 years old). The child support is based on income, and as far as i know - is not dependent on the "missing parent" paying. The gov will pay what is due - then drive home debts from the missing parent (i.e. the missing parent is owing the "IRS" the money...not the parent taking care of the child).

[@stacyjorgensen5161]

Giving birth in Australia is amazing- so nurturing and caring, all the medicine and anaesthesia I needed, amazing care and help/education from the nurses. Free of charge. Stayed for 5-6 days and didn't want to leave!! I have 3 kids and I had amazing experiences with all. So glad you guys had a great experience, but so sad that you guys had to be apart!

[@beatricehurtig9820]

I've given birth twice in Sweden and the only thing I had to pay for were like the hospital stay, which was like 8$ per night. My first son was born with an emergency c-section and both me and my husband stayed at the hospital for five days after, both of us recieving pretty good food every day. My second birth was induced and I also got an epidural, which was heaven in all that pain. After my second birth I only stayed for one night because they wanted to check so that everything was allright with my son after, but as soon as I could I went home. The nurses was pretty great when my husband wasn't there and offered me help whenever I wanted it, they also wanted me to stay longer, but I wanted to go home to be with my full family. Here they focus a lot on breastfeeding for those that want to breastfeed and they helped me a lot my first time. I would think that Japan that has an aging population would offer free childbirth or at least less expensive childbirth.

[@n00bspanker]

Are you sure it was a hospital? Looks like a 5-star restaurant.

[@Kronos0999]

For $5,000 it should be

[@Chic.Geek75]

@@Kronos0999 chil birth in NJ 14 yrs ago cost my insurance $40k and I had to share a room...

[@kazumi04286]

It’s expensive because they chose painless delivery. I gave birth to my daughter here in hiroshima and paid nothing. To my son we paid like 4man yen. It’s cheaper than giving birth in Philippines. Much more well cared of and the food is prepared by a chef. The room is hotel like and big space. Giving birth here is awesome. It’s like taking a vacation, thats my experience though.

[@ajjovellano7286]

TPN Vibes

[@lynneanderson4255]

@@Chic.Geek75 - Yup! Sounds like the U.S.

[@VannieEats]

The most shocking fact is that Paolo now has a baby!🥺💖 I remember watching your videos back in the day when you made food vlogs in Japan 😊

[@ImHisMrs77]

The rest of the world: Babies don't come with a manual! Japan: No? Ha!

[@hatileka]

Malaysian government hospitals give a ‘development book’ to newborns that’s supposed to help parents monitor their growth, vaccination schedule, teething etc. They’re supposed to update it up ‘till they’re pre-schoolers, I think. Wouldn’t be surprised if other countries have the same system as well.

[@jojomarik]

I don't know for the rest of Canada, but in Québec, we have a kind of 800 something pages manual (mieux vivre avec notre enfant) that talks about various topics and answer to most of questions that mothers can have from pregnancy time to when your child reach 2 years old!

[@I_hu85ghjo]

@@hatileka they used to do that in the Netherlands too. I don't know if they're still doing it

[@TheGiRiGi]

@@hatileka Yea, Indonesian have that book also, usually we called this 'buku pink' or pink book (because its pink, duh).

[@melanietevoortwis6073]

@@hatileka Yes in The Netherlands they have it too.

[@gigitrue63]

I don't know who coined the term "painless childbirth" for a labor epidural, but I can tell you that is NOT necessarily the case!

[@michellepehrsondupont3756]

Speaking from experience as well, I can support the above!! 😆 It takes the top off any hip pain, and the worst of the normal contractions, but once it becomes time to push, the pain is just like if you haven’t gotten an epidural 😂

[@Mscrimsondragon]

Michelle Pehrson Dupont Especially if you have a big headed baby!

[@amycronkright6421]

I’m an L&D nurse and I tell all my patients that epidurals will NOT make you feel nothing! If you’re lucky, you may get enough relief to sleep for a couple hours until it’s time to deliver, but when the baby’s head moves down, it moves into an area that isn’t covered as well from the epidural and you will most likely feel A LOT!

[@annabelgrace1267]

I had epidurals for both pregnancies, and felt nothing. Labour was painless for both children.

[@amycronkright6421]

@@annabelgrace1267 In my experience, that’s rare. Been in OB for 16 yrs and I’ve probably seen less than 12 epiduralized births that were completely pain free. Were I work, you are one of the lucky ones!

[@DanYellowZena]

Dude, I remember watching you when you had only about a few thousand subscribers. It was very low subscriber count but the content was always top notch. Then the subs started climbing and you revealed more of yourself in future videos. I remember the video you made when you started crying because of all the sacrifices your now wife, has made for you and believing in your vision. I'm not going to lie, I teared up a good amount myself watching that video. Now you have 1 million plus subscribers and climbing! It makes me so happy to see you doing great things and doing even greater things with your new found family. God bless you and your family!

[@savagex466-qt1io]

Id like to see that video if you have it ! Ya he has great content and its a great place to learn about a country before moveing or visting there.

[@lermabaldago]

I want to watch it too! Can you please tell us the title of the video? Thank you

[@lermabaldago]

I checked his yt vids 4 years ago and I didn't see it. He has a tons of vids so I can't check everything

[@transfo47]

@@lermabaldago kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIGZk4idm8pln8k

[@briandsouza7854]

I liked that the hospital staff teaches mothers classes. Congrats Paolo & Maiko!

[@cherrycherrylady1700]

Lmao cause you haven't seen better ones. 🤣

[@brennonstark8363]

For just given birth recently Maiko is looking 10/10 Paolo you slackin only 8/10 for you

[@stephen129]

😂

[@kuyakokssuu]

Bruh 😂😂

[@halasili91]

Omg 😂😂

[@cymbalbell1270]

$5,000 is a lot of money

[@TheDrSweetTooth]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bexg9705]

I’m Australian & had both my girls in Japan. The care was amazing! I went to a midwife clinic & wouldn’t change a thing. No pain relief but I wanted to go natural anyway. Great food, lovely care from 3 generations of midwives, excellent everything! ❤️🇯🇵❤️ xxx.

[@CM-vs5cj]

I am so blessed to have the NHS I never once had to worry about anything during childbirth.. I went in and everything was just there I didn’t have to worry about finances in any sense. They cover everything for us and were so lucky that we never have to weigh out if our bank balance can afford us to be sick or need medical assistance

[@rachelcookie321]

My mum recently had a hysterectomy at a local private hospital. It was relatively cheap as my mum has health insurance and she had a pleasant stay. The service seemed really similar to that was received when Wolfy was born. My mum had a private room with a tv and high quality meals. I think my mum was eating better than my dad and I at home.

[@square-on-wheels]

Best wishes for a healthty, happy family life!!

[@ななみちあき-z9f]

You got 165 likes with no replies I’m replying to tell you so

[@thatcatholiccatechist1240]

Also...I LOVE how focused they are on supporting the new mom and helping her recover!!!

[@MsCanadianpie]

I'm jealous of your meals. I had a very basic meal after I gave birth. And zero recovery. Only stayed for 1 day after giving birth. I was so tired and in pain. It's free except if you want a semi-private or private room although my private insurance covered it. Breastfeeding clinic is also free which you can visit after giving birth. I wish more hospitals would focus more on Mother's recovery because it's very important for mental and physical health.

[@Buccallmann456]

My guess is that they don't want people to rest up in the hospital because there's probably limited beds and high demand for them as unlike Japan they have pretty low birth rates , they don't focus nearly as much on childbirth there isn't high amounts of people in labour as in the west where there's 100s of people in one area with the possibility of being pregnant or about to go into labour

[@kidsvideosforkidsss]

I love how your hospital focused on recovery. I had a hard time with my son because I felt pressured to breastfeed. (I learned later on that I had inverted nipples) :(

[@veradevera6759]

Maiko's blooming. Motherhood suits her well. Congratulations to your bundle of Joy!

[@lilnoot7335]

Congratulations Paolo and Maiko! Your videos have been so helpful and it's been amazing to watch your journey on parenthood!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thank you so much!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

I hope when things are safer you do a day in the life of a Shinkansen driver

[@haitolawrence5986]

How's it hanging Supreme Leader? 😆

[@nonalc]

@@haitolawrence5986 xD

[@redkeymondude]

Kim jong fat a** un

[@djvelocity]

Bro, best avatar ever hahaha. It’s like a legit yearbook photo yet it’s of an insane dictator. I love it! You are my kind of humor hahaha 😅🙌

[@boombogdan]

He posted on instagram that he is filming a day in the life of a space engineer

[@richardjay9987]

This must be Tanaka Women’s Clinic. My third child was born there. My wife told me after 2 natural childbirth, she won’t do it anymore. Congratulations on the baby!

[@miyako1909]

@andy reu That is rude, What if he wanted more children? Also pull out doesn't guarantee anything. Even condom or any other contraception isn't 100% guarantee that the woman won't get pregnant.

[@Nicolinka19]

@andy reu are you on drugs or something

[@WaRnuk3rTV]

@@Nicolinka19 What the fk is going on with her she just wrote down her entire life hahahaha

[@xxkanezxx6903]

@@WaRnuk3rTV he's probably 14, only teenagers talk like that

[@hunterashwill5766]

@andy reu for some one who is saying don't get offended. You sure seem to be triggered 🤔

[@CaileanBabcock]

Having a baby in Osaka is similar, but there are some differences, too. My wife had a c-section, so her stay was twice as long. Luckily we were fully reimbursed for the stay, so I guess things vary from prefecture to prefecture as well. For example, the lessons on caring for the baby were done after the birth, rather than prior, at a care center she had access to for the first few months. They even take care of the baby and allow mothers to have a meal or even spend the night if they want to. They also have a nurse assigned to visit a couple of times to offer support and answer questions as well.

[@FragNels]

Thats amazing. Learning about the different culture and the way hospitals are different than the United States. Im a Native American from the state New Mexico. Im from a tribe called Navajo and Jemez. Theyre both different tribes. I love watching your videos and learning new things about your lives! Its so beautiful!!

[@ginagolondrina21]

Motherhood suits her.. she’s even more gorgeous!😍😍😍

[@LetsaskShogo]

無痛分娩に関しては、なぜか感情論で否定される部分あるように思います…私も娘がいますが、「出産の痛みを経験するべきだろう」と妻は周りの人には言われました。I simply believe the less the pain the better...

[@user-saraswatidevi]

OMG shogo I didn't know you'd be here

[@midei]

I'm shocked about that "pain makes you a mother" thing. In my country, the epidural is provided routinely and for free by our national health system.

[@martafiord]

Japan is known to be one of the most patriarchal countries so this kind of idea around women and that their greatest role in life is to be mothers and suffering is good like they are martyrs.. it doesn’t surprise me at all.

[@MrsCrawford]

I actually quite like the idea that birth is natural, not a medical procedure so medication shouldn't be involved (unless absolutely necessary).

[@MrsCrawford]

@heleen b I bet it does. I am 29 weeks pregnant and plan on natural birth so let me get back to you in 11 weeks time about how I feel about it after I've actually been through it. For now however, I find solace and calm in the fact that although excruciatingly painful, this is a natural process and my body is made for this. So while it's good there are ways to numb the pain, this is supposed to be this way and it's normal.

[@satoriakihiro1283]

@@MrsCrawford good luck with the child birth hope is a healthy baby

[@MrsCrawford]

Thank you for the kind words @heleen b !

[@sachaabreu4704]

Your baby is so beautiful! You guys are so blessed not everyone has the opportunity to have such an amazing birth experience and hospital stay. 💜🙏That's so great.

[@Inc.Co.]

I feel it's odd that they charge for giving birth considering that the population is declining. You would think it would be free..

[@nolandderlugner1351]

Well.. Thats one of the reason why its low i assume Lol

[@general2109]

Logically that makes sense, but in Europe where child birth is at or near free they still have low birth rates. I believe Germany and Finland for example are below replacement rates (>2.1 children/woman)

[@Inc.Co.]

@@general2109 yeah it for sure wouldn't be enough for resolving the issue.. But still.

[@llyg4848]

I was surprised they charged for birth, given that it’s still a lot of money for a Japanese person!!

[@justarandommeow3296]

Trust me when I say it's not the hospital bills that are making their birth rate decline.

[@miyukisenpai4309]

"His lips are big today" - Maiko 😂😂😂 I love that

[@jtetsuya]

Wolfy is so adorable. I actually see both of you in him! I think many people see Paolo because he's a boy. He's so cute in his little outfit and I love that he is already curious about what's around him! Enjoy this time you two, it goes by so fast!!!

[@pacosanchez89]

Congratulations on becoming parents. Toughest but most rewarding job you will have. So happy for u guys.

[@marilynturcotte5304]

This is now 2023; in 1978 (In Canada), I gave birth to my first child (actually 45 yrs ago), and they had a "Beer Fridge"!! Yes, an actual Beer fridge, where Moms that were Breastfeeding were encouraged to have a bottle at least once a day to assist in the milk flow. It was to relax you so the milk would flow. I had both children by "Natural Delivery," no drugs. I Bit my husband's hand the first time to ensure he felt some pain for the first one. The second child came so fast that I almost had her in the car.

[@flowerpower1054]

Wolfy is so precious. I hope we get to see a lot more of him as he grows.

[@FunFactsIndonesia123]

Those are the best hospital food I've ever saw. Look very appealing !

[@lifeasmiyuki]

As a Japanese woman who is planning to have a family one day, this is very helpful because it gains me more knowledge and now I kinda know what to expect. My video for this week is covering a topic about material leave as well😀 I hope you and your family are safe and healthy there!

[@KYLIN123]

Japan seems to have a great system for childbirth. Good luck with your future kids 💕

[@juzstjohn1638]

I was actually kept in hospital for 5-6 days after birth. Thank the Lord, as my second son came 13 months later and, as much as I loved my first born son, it was nice to have one on one with my second son, for 5-7 days. Jx. Looking forward to hearing your stories.

[@lupinlunatic958]

Wow, it's amazing how the Japanese hospitals take care of you and your baby soooo well. Amazing!!!

[@らいどう-c5m]

Congrats on the baby guys!!! He looks just like you Paolo!

[@らいどう-c5m]

M ZG why is that mean...? Im saying he looks like his father. How did you interpret my message? Lol

[@youshowokyun4835]

M ZG they gave him such a bullyable name

[@kiyoponnn]

@@mz0g Do you even English bruh? How was that mean?

[@branonsaetern7544]

InfiniteLoop "Do you even English?" 😅

[@kiyoponnn]

@@branonsaetern7544 Fuck off

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Maiko is an incredibly strong woman! Wow congrats! 🎊 can’t believe you had to go through this on your own!

[@KYLIN123]

The US is at least twice as expensive and sometimes even more. Crap cafeteria food, and kick you out one day after delivery. Some hospitals will keep you up to 3 days. Some hospitals take care of your baby while you rest, and some will have baby in with you from the beginning without taking them from, except for maybe once right after birth. Love the video. Sounds amazing in Japan.

[@gingerhammond6446]

Yes...when I had my youngest son, I was discharged from the hospital 48 hours after he was born, because that's all my insurance would pay for...

[@Mauve77]

They kept me for at least 3 days. .but yeah, food was crap. I don't even remember what I ate. Lol! I only know it certainly didn't compare to the food served in Japan! I would be delighted if that was the case. .Lol.

[@NetITGeeks]

In Canada, it is 100% free except if you need a big separate room after childbirth. Some hospitals here offer large rooms for a fee.

[@katgiu4235]

I was discharged after one night in the US. ugh....

[@miamia4557]

For me paying for my hospital bills was never a problem despite this global pandemic it never seems to affect me since I merged with binary trade, I earn money from home!

[@teawithlecree5328]

So interesting! When I was in hospital during Feb 2021, all I could think about was how Japan serves the most amazing meals to a new mother. Even though I was in a private hospital here in South Africa, the meals were pretty average most days and absolutely terrible some days to the point they were not even edible. :( Love your channel btw!

[@kirstenroberts8478]

Isnt it funny and amazing the minute you have your 1st baby you wanna share all the new and interesting things you learn with the rest of the world? Welcome to Planet Parenthood. You look like such the beaming proud, Papa.Congrats!!!

[@sheilas.275]

My sis just gave birth in Kobe last December. She was also having a hard time finding a hospital that provides epidural and had to get on waiting list. Tx God she got it though.

[@studioghibliconnoisseur4379]

Wow that hospital should make a restaurant!! I would 100% eat there lmaoo i got hungry just watching the video

[@MrPrimejet]

Glad to see you 2 having a good time being parents.

[@Lemmingofdoom]

Every single one of those hospital meals looks infinitely better than any of the food I’ve had through 2020

[@maitri_negi]

This is a really grate advice that Japanese nurses gives... And this is one of the reason why I love Japan so much (love from india🇮🇳) they have so many things which have a reason behind them. The reason why they want mothers to feel the pain is because while giving birth (during pain) brain releases some liquids which makes a woman love her baby more and makes her emotional... I learnt about this in Ted Ed...

[@reed3863]

12:54 Yup. Japan has pretty good food in general. No matter where you go, the food is good.

[@metalheadblues]

Wonder what Japan prison food is like

[@reed3863]

@@metalheadblues That's an interesting question. Got me wondering too.

[@metalheadblues]

@I I you know from personal experience or word of mouth? Haha

[@nak223]

I feel so blessed and thankfull to live in Germany. Our medical healthcare systhem covers all different kinds of giving birth in a state/church hospital. Including before and after care, preparing classes, a lot of check ups, prescriptions, medicine... If circumstances permit, you can still decide right before / during the birth whether you want painkillers, caesarean section, pda f.e. Little WOLFY is SOOOO ADORABLE! Lots of love & stay safe!

[@shaylane5013]

Is it free healthcare in Germany?

[@Jinba1ttai]

@@shaylane5013 no you pay half and half pays your employer

[@greentea8852]

Australia too ☺️ but the food can be improved in Germany as well as in Australia

[@oc911]

@@shaylane5013 its completely free in the UK.

[@ditzydizzy1]

ALL THE FOOOD!! I’m so jealous! Japan is amazing

[@neoj2_]

Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment. I was blown away by the food they give you at the hospital. I forget that Japan is always on their food game no matter what. I can't wait to come back once this is all over because there is still so much I want to see. Keep up with the videos, congrats on the baby! I wish you all a happy and healthy life.

[@lunamajor9264]

THE WAY THEY TAKE CARE OF YOU WITH CLASSES, FOOD, GIFTS, COST, AND COMFORT IS AMAZINGLY SHOCKING

[@dansmith1661]

I should hope so after all the taxes you gave them.

[@jellypopcorn]

These were all really interesting! I'm very impressed at the quality of care for Maiko! Super surprised she was taken care of for so long, with such fantastic meals! But I guess that's why they need you to book super in advance. Maiko you look so beautiful glowing mother :)

[@dadadrdadadr]

Maiko looks more beautiful than ever😍

[@zroxmolejon6278]

some women really blooms when they are married happily

[@Angultra]

@@turningaround7842 Noone said anything like that

[@ななみちあき-z9f]

Women literally become more beautiful when pregnant

[@comradeskulerr8522]

@@turningaround7842 ok Karen.

[@chummychimchim]

@@zroxmolejon6278 Yes I have heard this too

[@DanielPierce]

10:46 Cutest little yawn ever!

[@lisakaye2110]

Aww, baby is so cute!! Congratulations!! I'm in USA. I got really good food. The last evening at the hospital before going home, my hubby and I got a nice steak dinner and a mini bottle of wine. We saved because we do not drink. We had a glass with our son when he turned 21. He is now 34!

[@MrAlec1995]

The food is insane!!! That's amazing. The mothers deserve all that and more after going through all that.

[@RM209]

I got surgery in Japan when I used to live there and it is 1000x better than in the US

[@warrenmurphy9620]

👋

[@MrWalker1000]

how so?

[@RM209]

白腾海 VERY TRUE

[@ななみちあき-z9f]

白腾海 more caring is just opinion, how so is it better

[@ななみちあき-z9f]

白腾海 that’s still opinion based 😂

[@RunicThor]

The baby: 👁👄👁 Me: 👁👄👁

[@faber_1500]

Cursed 👁👁 emoji

[@maclanemirrotto9720]

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[@John-209]

What a beautiful family you have there bro

[@maramice]

you have such healthy and delicious food in the hospital. here in Germany you feel sick from eating, because it is sometimes really disgusting.

[@tandysaysyoucandoanything6758]

Wolfy is a genetic unicorn. Not too many people are mixed like him. HES SOOOOO CUTE 🥰😭😍😭😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@روح-د9ر]

Congratulations Paolo ! Happy to see you are a beautiful family and found good !

[@Mayap03]

Wolfy is a copy of Maiko🥰🥰 with the Paolo brown skin and style 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. Congratulations to both of you! So cute

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

You have such a great family. And Wolfy makes it even better, an adorable addition

[@peope1976]

Here in Sweden it is basically free. There are some symbolic co-pay. Also you can choose how you deliver to a great extent depending on your health and the child. Also you can fairly easily get a C-section although it is not usually recommended since it is a major surgery. The doctor has the final say about that often trying to get the woman to go vaginally. The stays are also shorter. It depends on the health of the woman and the child but for a first-time mother it might be 2-3 days while someone who have given birth before usually get one day. Some even come home after just 6 hours. Example of co-pay for the mother per day might be 100SEK which is about 1,200 YEN a day. If the father stays there his cost might be about 300 YEN per stay for him.

Same in Finland. And you get the baby box.

[@gracelinsanjeev]

If it's hard to get an anesthesiologist ,what happens if emergency c section is needed?

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

Good question, what happens in any emergency? Does accidents or emergency surgeries not happen?

[@elainad6728]

Thats what i thought

[@missbettybouncers7119]

That's what I was wondering because I've already had 2 c sections so just the thought of that kinda scares me

[@truthseeker3618]

I live in England were epidurals are not the norm, ypu can request it but if there is no anesthetist you don't get it. My daughter had one for a c-section. My other daughter had a natural labour with only gas and air but jeeded an emergency section so had to have a general so she was put to sleep but all good we got a healthy mum and baby x

[@MrsReed-lf9iz]

C sections are less likely to happen when medical interventions such as epidural or inductions are not involved.

[@shawneevee7490]

I’m Canada we have short hospital visits and they send you home with a welcome package. The midwife actually comes to your home for a several weeks after to visit the mum and baby before visiting the office for weekly visits for six weeks after giving birth. They give you one on one coaching on anything that you want and they constantly check on mum’s recovery. Everything was free!

[@s.a.w5493]

I'm in Canada and going to be giving birth in a few months. I don't think I'm going to get a welcome package though! What province are you in? Also I'm worried because apparently they are sending me home only 4 hours after delivery 😬

[@Enoxix.]

Here we get a cheese and ham sandwich....

[@yoyoh.7678]

lol

[@tas_minxxx5287]

Are you by any chance in the uk? 😂 it’s bad right?

[@jennyli7749]

Wouter Veraart your lucky......I got sweet F all after giving birth in hospital and relied on family bringing me food (Scotland uk)

[@maitri_negi]

Oh come on Chandler

[@scousemummy8856]

@@jennyli7749 same here Liverpool uk left me without food for 5 days

[@jessicamompoint1849]

Maiko looks so beautiful and Wolfy looks adorable☺. I wish Americans had the affordable hospital bill, "long" hospital stay, the food💕, and the gift. American hospital food is gross🤢 so bland.

[@shelbycurtis8885]

I mean I got a celebration meal which was really good but the food otherwise was terrible, I had good enough insurance that I paid nothing. I've heard how expensive it is from other people tho which I find ridiculous.

[@sidneyboo9704]

@@shelbycurtis8885 You're lucky. Even some good insurance, you still have to pay a deductable.

[@shelbycurtis8885]

Yeah , America isn't so lucky,our health care system is a joke.

[@denzelsmashsymptom4264]

Wolfy, I don't wanna be rude but it sure makes me laugh ...

[@chicasneeka]

I 100% agree. This looks amazing

[@Mylightfilledjourney]

Thank you for sharing! I think the support you received is awesome! Great example to help mothers 👍

[@pspaulstewartinterviewinspires]

Congratulations and best wishes. That was lovely to see the family introduction.

[@vickiv354]

Maiko you look fabulous!! Both of you look so happy and content 💕

[@HappySwedishPancake]

While childbirth is "free of charge" in Sweden, I feel like you go to the hospital to have the baby yanked out of you as quick as possible and maybe you can stay overnight. I'm not scared of a lot, but I'm scared shitless of childbirth, which is one of the reasons I don't want kids. Giving birth without epidural if not by choice sounds horrifying. "you have to feel the pain to become a mother", yeah, I bet a male doctor came up with that one! xD

[@csvega]

I had a natural child birth and it wasn't as bad as you think. The world would be an empty place if it was😅 Women are made to have babies, we are stronger than you realize, I never felt as if I was going to die...sure it hurt towards the end but I made it and with no pain medication. I had to have 3 internal sutures and I recovered ok. My daughter is a teenager now 👍💯

[@MrWalker1000]

sweden has one of the lowest birth complications in the world so you should be fine. Japan is known to be a very sexist society so its not surprising they believe such thing.

[@randomstuff1274]

My cousin had a natural childbirth and she said she thought she was going to die. It was her second baby too. Everyone's pain tolerance and experience is different but no thanks. 😊

[@bluegoatlira6305]

Ho don't you just love Scandinavians always saying free this free that, you get raped in tax until you die, Then your kids never even call you in your old age, you die alone miserable, depressed and divorced at the ''boende".

[@kaollakitten]

Pretty much same in the UK. Had an emergency C-section at 1-3pm and left the next day at 4pm

[@dinabelova920]

Wolfy looking on the mic: "WAAAAAAT??!!"

[@annadaveswhatkindofmonkeyi2701]

All I can say, is “good gravy” u had a lot of food. That is great that u guys had such a beautiful baby. God b with u & have a lot of prayers answered.

[@sonjamiller2290]

I'm so happy for you sweetheart that you got spoiled. The wonderful food that you had. I'm glad you had a wonderful experience and a wonderful memory of giving birth to your son

[@Kevin_Morales_Tube]

I read his shirt and I was like “Ha! Ja-pan! 😎 “

[@ashikage1855]

In Norway is actually free to give birth, so when I heard that in Japan you have to pay, it was shocking but i under why

[@KYLIN123]

In the US it’s typical to pay 2 times that or 2 and a half times that amount they listed in the video! Insane. If you don’t want to pay $9,000-12,000 or more...you must do a home birth or use a midwife at a birthing center here in the US. This means no hospital fees.....the majority do not choose this option here. Although it works well for many.

[@KYLIN123]

Child birth can also cost less if you have insurance...but you do pay a monthly premium and what is covered will depend on that maternity plan.

[@warren5037]

Yea. I mean, you get supplies and gifts and imo great meals for hospitals. So that's something.

[@ashikage1855]

Lauren K damn i can’t believe it i didn’t know that it was that much just to give birth man that’s crazy

[@shahilabhilash3498]

Maybe population difference sir

[@jorges7751]

Congratulations Paolo. Thank you for the wonderful content of Japan and the videos you share each and every time. Love the Japan shirt it’s so awesome. :)

[@koroshiya_1]

The food! Oh my god. That is incredible!! 😄 Congratulations to you guys xx

[@KayCeeTX21]

So many congrats on your little one! He’s gorgeous!!! I gave birth at home without drugs. I was really sorry about half way through but so glad after it was done. All the best to you both and your little man Wolfy! I love his name!!! ❤️

[@russiandog1593]

Every video that you post makes me want to live in Japan even more...

[@oojjin5039]

I like Maiko’s makeup in this video!

[@jodiephillips3112]

I was given a cold coffee and cold toast after i gave birth both times. I live in the UK

[@jjs9242]

I feel you , they forgot my lunch and dinner because I moved rooms 🤣 my husband brought me food when I gave birth

[@Narniaru]

Public health in Spain and the food was AMAZING! I would give birth again just for the food ahaha

[@kelb6073]

@mizzouxc we pay for healthcare (usa) and get nasty cheap food filled with chemicals.

[@meru6993]

Congratulations to both of you for having a little bundle of Joy! He a is Precious Little One, enjoy him!

[@fmcm7715]

What a beautiful baby boy. Enjoy because they grow up so fast.

[@medicalgoose2126]

Polish hospital food: really hard bread and tiny bit of butter, take it or leave it

[@dazzlebreak4458]

In Bulgaria we have maccaroni and bread. I don't understand why you get bad food when you are recuperating, especially if your stay is longer than just a few days.

[@FrankypankyV8]

Hospitals serve bad food bc they want you OUT!😂😂😂

[@mauriciocastillo9808]

At least you have desent hospitals .__. ( south america)

[@bh-tf1ro]

Lolll🤣🤣

[@mikara8255]

Exactly.

[@revinaque1342]

Maiko is looking STUNNING! 😎

[@daynatorngren7699]

Maiko you look amazing! Love the hair!

[@armorbearer9702]

I am really impressed that Japan has free mother classes. Not every person has a someone they can ask for advice regarding baby care.

[@Buonarotti10]

The government pays ¥420,000 to help with the cost under a separate assistance program. In addition, the mother can also be paid during her leave from work for 100 days sandwiching the birth (paid leave). National health insurance does not cover the cost of giving birth because normal pregnancies are not, strictly speaking, illnesses. On balance, births are "free" to the family and some come out ahead.

[@watchdealer11]

I'm watching this while eating expired lemon jello in Canada

[@sreeramaditya5961]

I am reading ur comment while Eating expired bread in India

[@watchdealer11]

@@sreeramaditya5961 lol

[@henney93]

I lick expired peanut butter in Czech Republic

[@sarahjohn6847]

watchdealer11 you’re so funny 😂

[@danyelleerwin7620]

Yes, but at least it's free here!!! :)

[@jenniferli5917]

Maiko looks vavavooooooooom! You look great!!! ❤️

[@topedomingo]

Wolfy's a MINI YOU!

[@tarynvalodia6629]

I have recently discovered your videos - I must say that it is so interesting. Especially the "day in the life" ones.

[@annieyu72]

Yeah, no, I don't like the "pain makes you a mother" think like so many other commenters. But everything else, beats what we got in Canada. Wow! The service is amazing.