What Giving Birth to Babies in Japan is Really Like

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[@hsdkitty-chan_official]

I am the first comment to this lovely video! Hello! 🤗

[@freyja4954]

Congratulations on a healthy baby and mother. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us.

[@Lukedogg13]

It's unfortunate that you weren't able to be there Shogo but Zen obviously had other plans. Harumi did an amazing job.

[@annerachannel114]

“zen had other plans” what do you mean?

[@Lukedogg13]

Zen was born before Shogo could get there.

[@jaxjaxattaxx]

Harumi is so precious and must be protected at all costs 🥹

[@itsblitz4437]

She is truly not only a wonderful wife and mother but just a wonderful person all in all.

[@AddaeAkono]

Congratulations on the birth of your newborn son, Zen. Seeing Hinata and Nagi's reaction to seeing their little brother for the first time was really cute.

[@demonfromhell2022]

I already posted long ago saying that their new baby will be a boy so i was right after all haha

[@childrensliteraturepodcast]

What a wonderful welcome for your son! Harumi is such a calm and caring mother. She seems brave enough to manage anything.

[@sarahsmith7548]

It’s interesting to see how different giving birth is in Japan from USA. My husband was by my side the entire labor with our son. My labor was very long and difficult and my husband was my support- I don’t think I would’ve been well without him there. He actually held our son first because I was so weak from the birth. We only stayed in the hospital for three days and my husband and baby slept in the room with me the entire time; we all have private rooms here. Close family members also come by to see how baby and mom are doing and they typically bring food that mom is craving and gifts like flowers or balloons to celebrate baby😊

[@lililinda6947]

I believe Japan has a similar health system to Canada, publicly funded and I’m not sure if there are extra costs as we have here for a private room, often covered by insurance if you have it but it’s not unreasonable costs. Was it very expensive for the birth and recovery there in the US and is it more costly to have private room in top? I find it interesting.

[@SLAY3R_YT]

@@lililinda6947 Ugly wee

[@sarahsmith7548]

It depends on your insurance. The best insurance available for middle class folks is either through federal blue cross blue shield (for civilian government employees) or tricare (for military members). At the time I had my son, I was an active duty military member so there were no out of pocket costs. The average civilian who is not a government employee and who has too high of an income to qualify for public assistance through medicaid must typically pay thousands of dollars in copays for a standard hospital stay- I think it’s one of the reasons why home births are becoming more common.

[@boomshakarlaka7237]

@@lililinda6947my out-pocket cost was about $15k (avg cost) which was a normal birth, 3 day stay, 1st baby. But some spend 2k, or 0$ with medicaid. Some spend more if they have a boy and they get him circumcised, twins or cesarean. It really depends on what insurance you have or don’t have.

[@itsblitz4437]

Its kinda sad that most Japanese fathers in Japan can't even witness the birth of their child, and most of time absent until the mother & child are out of the hospital.

[@finv10]

Congratulations Shogo and Harumi!

[@rolandgdean]

Only three minutes in and I'm loving getting to know Harumi...her voice, her spirit, and her personality. I've been watching for so long and she is always so reserved and soft-spoken. I'm glad you made this the way you did so we could all get to know her a bit better and appreciate her even more. And that boy is beautiful! But how could he NOT be so with two such beautiful parents as you two are. Congratulations to you both.

[@OGamerGirl92]

Only a minute 39 for me and whole heartedly agree❤️❤️

[@literalmind7302]

Congratulations! Wow, MAJOR respect to Harumi for being so calm and for recording the whole process-even recording audio for the birth itself! I would never be brave enough to do that! It’s too bad Shogo missed it. Great job to all of you!

[@sherimoralesrowe5078]

This brought tears to my eyes. I have 6 kids and I love when babies are born. You are all awesome. What a beautiful family. He is such a doll baby.

[@Fayleafowl]

Shogo and Harumi congratulation on the precious new addition to the family.He is adorable they all are.

[@yuichan_39]

Omg I'm in tears!!! I'm ugly crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 May you all live a happy healthy life!

[@pattylovett4682]

Hes so adorable. All 3 of your babies are beautiful. Congratulations to you both.

[@daniellemonte1228]

Congratulations once again!!! Zen is a beautiful baby. I was very surprised to hear how long the stay was after the birth and how well they fed the mother after the birth of their baby. Much better than the United States.

[@Nickelandimen83]

To all the mothers everywhere in every culture and corner of the world 🌎 ❤️ thank you for bringing and nurturing new life ❤️

[@FQuainton]

Thank you for sharing such a precious moment with us.

[@RainAngel111]

Thank you so much Harumi for letting us see this very special moment for you! Birth stories are always very special to me and make me cry 😂 you did so amazing.

[@vanessaatalanta2475]

9:23 I couldn't help but notice the german tea. 😄 How did it get there? I know it's been a few weeks now but congratulations again Harumi and Shogo!🥳 Wishing Zen and the family all the best!

[@rawlenyanzi6686]

It was a South African tea, I think.

[@guyfawkes5012]

yea it says South-Afrikan in German. Its a German brand

[@steemlenn8797]

@@rawlenyanzi6686 "Teekanne" is a German brand, literalls means tea kettle. Really funny to see it there.

[@lannifincoris6482]

maybe because Roibosh is without coffeinee? Als Alternative zu grünem und schwarzem Tee..

[@AliceLee-rj2ew]

Many blessing for the newborn. Congratulations Shogo and Harumi!!!

[@madeleineg2049]

That's so lovely 💞 I love how Zen's sisters welcomed him into the family. Such a cute drawing, too. In europe, it's a popular cliche, that the woman blames the man for her pain during birth and treathens him. (Cliche comes up on some movies) I had asked my grandmother, if there was some truth to that. And she said basicly, that she mostly ignored her husband during birth. Kind of like "not now! I'm busy...". Interesting to see another way to handle birth. (I think Shogo's wish to be there and Harumi encouraging Zen are super cute.) Congratulations again 🎉

[@henrikmygren]

Congratulation Shogo and Harumi to another family member.💞

[@molybdomancer195]

It’s interesting to see how this compares with giving birth in the U.K. Here the babies stay with their mothers all the time unless they need intensive care. When I had my second child it went so well I was allowed to go home the same day she was born! Finally the hospital food in Japan looks so much better than in the U.K.

[@gyounce1]

That moment where the whole family gathered was so sweet.

[@TheLegendaryUriah09]

Congratulations Shogo and Horumi 👏👏🎉🎉

[@Kratos_0182]

Congratulations Shogo!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@snowflakedice]

Congratulations! I am so happy for all of you. Thank you for sharing such a precious and personal memory with us. I hope your lovely family stays happy, healthy, and strong for all your years.

[@serenalunara7533]

Congratulations on Zen coming into the world! May Harumi have a speedy recovery. Your family is wonderful Thankyou for sharing your journey with us.

[@abee8405]

Dear Harumi, dear Shogo, Congratulations! Zen-chan is very cute. I wish you all joy and health for your whole family. It is interesting to see the differences in health care, so thank you very much for this very touching video. I thought Harumi was very brave to do this alone, I admire you very much. All the best, Annie

[@marcelinesforza4712]

Harumi is so brave and strong and Shogo is very loving, caring and supportive and they are just the cutest couple 😍! Congrats to both of you on your beautiful baby boy 😘😘😘😘!

[@marymaker6225]

Thank you so much for sharing such special moments with us. I wish you and your family a healty life.

[@brian8152]

Very wholesome, loved it! Congratulations you two!

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

congrats shogo and harumi! wishing you both the best of luck!

[@joanhelenak]

Your oldest daughter looks exactly like Harumi 😊 Happy birthday and welcome home Zen!!

[@chelseab5467]

Oh man this made me cry. Congratulations!! Thank you for letting us come with you for that amazing experience!!

[@pedroyuuhi1677]

Congratulatios Shogo and Harumi!!!

[@gabrielefrontoni2690]

Congratulations Shogo; I wish you a wonderful future from now on.

[@monicab204]

What a beautiful video. I am always impressed with Harumi's loveliness. And the kids are so adorable. So happy for you all. ❤️ Just an observation: The food for the mom was very different from my experience in the US. 😀

[@Kolious_Thrace]

Congratulations guys! I wish you all the best!

[@Sarappreciates]

Aww, you have such a beautiful family!! ❤Congratulations on baby #3!! I had to pause the video because my neighbor's baby started crying before your baby was born, and I thought it was the video!! 😲😂 I hope your daughters love their new baby brother. This video made me smile

[@purpleicicles]

Congratulations!!! 🎉 Glad you had a safe delivery - welcome to the world, Zen ❤️ Thank you also for showing what a *real* hospital birth is like, not all dramatic screeching like you see in TV and films, just hard graft, organization and care. Well done!

[@boomshakarlaka7237]

it’s so interesting how different it is in every country. Thank you for sharing something so precious and personal, and allowing us to view/share you cultural experiences. ❤

[@Theorof]

This is a nice way to put the story together. 😊

[@feral_shade]

I loved this video so much! I had a huge smile on my face the whole time I watched it, especially towards the end! So sweet!!

[@MarenHoshifonia]

This is so precious.... Congratulations to the both of you for having a new family member... And welcome to the world, Zen

[@rosewalsh1255]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@curiousman1672]

Impressive delivery! What a beautiful family you have. Blessings to you all!

[@blackrosenuk]

Congrats! And thanks for sharing this! So glad Harumi and Zen are doing well. Hope you all manage sleep here and there.

[@mobile-and-broke8359]

Thx for sharing this video whit us!

[@nickread354]

Congratulations to you, Shogo and Harumi🎉

[@miram4483]

Quite incredible! It gives peace to my heart to see this loving and caring family and Harumi did soooo great. So much grace and fortitude, I am overwhelmed! Thank you for sharing this totally private moments with us. All luck and health for your family!

[@joecanis484]

What a beautiful family. You all are so fortunate to have each other. Zen is a very big boy. He must have started his Sumo training already.. 😉 Best of all futures to you.

[@lililinda6947]

Oh my gosh, I had only one baby and almost twenty years ago but I always get emotional 😭 over a birth, so beautiful and special ❤what a wonderful video !! My experience was awful, I had an emergency c section in Toronto during SARS and it was a nightmare, I can’t believe how wonderful the hospital is, here I felt I was kicked out as soon as possible ! Such excellent care and time to recuperate, and the food !! Incredible

[@deppheadsunited2924]

This is so precious I'm gonna cry🥹 Congratulations! ☺️💙

[@augustaj3952]

Congratulations, Harumi, Shogo and family 💜

[@alphonsofrett2757]

Thanks for sharing your extra hard work

[@charjack2]

Omedeto! So happy for you! What a beautiful family 💗

[@kinessaoracle26]

Congrats🎉 you guys are such a lovely family.. I’m in the USA and they don’t even let you into the hospital unless you’re so many centimeters dilated, they will literally send you home if you’re not in pain.. also that food looked amazing obviously it’s a different culture but our food is nothing like that.. it’s all just hospital food. Nothing like a home cooked meal, your spread looked amazing.. great job Harumi❤

[@Salah-eddine-2004]

First one here! That's wonderful. Shogo! Thanks for this incredible video. I do appreciate

[@darthamador5188]

So cute. Congrats!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@dariaorme1282]

Wonderful job, Harumi! On the baby and on the video ☺️

[@DanielK1213th]

Congratulations Shogo san. I am so happy for you and your family.

[@HoodEloquence]

So excited for you both! Congratulations on a healthy baby & Mom! Your reunion was heart warming! So glad you both are doing well!

[@Soul1Heart]

Congratulations! This is such a sweet video and well done Harumi for amazing filming of this experience. I have to say the hospital food looks amazing. I barely ate what was given to me after surgery because it looked and tasted horrible. 😅 Wishing you all the best into this new chapter!

[@shaeweir9882]

Congratulations! Your family is so lovely 💕

[@KMO325]

Congratulations, once again to you guys🎉

[@swalker6794]

Way to go Pops! Congratulations!!!

[@onnohus5059]

Congratulations Shogo and Harumi! 🤗🤗

[@amellehope4696]

Congratulations guys I am so happy for you I smiled during the whole video 🥰

[@KimberlyByrdV]

I cried tears of joy! How beautiful! Congratulations to you all!

[@kahgarack]

I find it very amazing that there is tea served from teekanne and even the name is written in german :D as a japanese Loving German i really like this part. And the most important part: Congratulations on the birth of Zen. May the new part of your family be healthy and happy such as the other family members.

[@DominicanStud101]

I love your slice of life videos. Welcome to the world Zen!

[@surfergirlt2432]

Congratulations!🎉🎊 All of your children are so adorable! What a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing such a precious time with us.

[@coffeecartoons5345]

Congratulations! So happy for you!

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

Mazel tov and congratulations! Glad everyone is doing well 💖

[@story_monster]

Oh my goodness!! Congratulations!! What a sweet baby. I cried seeing him just born. Very touching!

[@story_monster]

He's also so lucky to have 2 older & very helpful sisters!

[@FABGOTH27]

This made my day, your family is so beautiful ❤much love and congratulations

[@VermisTerrae]

Congratulations!! Welcome to the world, Zen!

[@Kimefuta]

Congratulations on your newborn baby, Harumi and Shogo! Baby Zen looks so adorable. 😊

[@nippon_san4]

Congratulations 👏 guys , all the best!

[@meggamaurice7408]

Congrats! I'm so happy 😁

[@lotusthemermaid]

Congratulations!!! おめでとうございます！！！🙌🏻

[@hollish196]

Beautiful baby! This was extremely interesting. 5 days!! That is so wonderful. Such a great way to help new mothers. And the food looks and sounds marvelous too.

[@kimemerson5732]

A beautiful and precious family, congratulations! I wish you all long, happy, and healthy lives!

[@angelacornell8660]

Congratulations and best wishes for the growing family ❤❤❤😊

[@Beetlelover417]

Great job harumi love your vids

[@LuanaOnMaui]

Congratulations!! Those hospital meals look AMAZING!! Wow!!

[@Beetlelover417]

Love your vids shogo and great job harumi

[@dracocaelestis6370]

such a lovely family ❤ wish you guys all the best. hope zen is letting his momma sleep 😆

[@julesoxana3630]

Congratulationss❤️ Wishing you all all the best always❤️

[@Lizxoxo77]

Congratulations!! Omg!! Im very happy for you!! Zen is very cute!!

[@viniciusbortoloso4678]

Beautiful man, conglatulations

[@zombiesithblade1579]

Congratulations. Hope you all stay healthy.🙂

[@JDMPhil87]

Congratulations!!!! Beautiful family!

[@tomboyjessie1352]

Congratulations to you and your family! ❤

[@gamingwaffle1171]

Zen is so cute! Congratulations!!!! Welcome Zen to your wonderful family

[@tomaszsuchecki1779]

Congratulations and Blessings on the whole family

[@FairbrookWingates]

Seeing a thrilled new-father always makes me smile.

[@SarahStuckstede]

Such a beautiful family. Congratulations.

[@pasqualeantoniodibenedetto8059]

Welcome Zen! Hope you gonna find a better world we found… we have to work for this

[@AngelaSmith_1970]

You did amazing Mama 🤗🙌🏽 He’s such a beautiful baby you guys 🥰 7:22 yes, I was going to say that exact same thing, little Zen looks so much like a mini Shogo 🤗