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Himawari no Kai and Maternal and Child Health Handbook.com launch full-scale operation of the "Maternal and Child Health Handbook Digital Edition

Sponsored by 12 companies that are close to mothers and infants.

- The following is content from the press release -

The Maternal and Child Health Handbook (MCH Handbook) is required to be carried by all mothers when visiting obstetricians and pediatricians for approximately seven years, from pregnancy to delivery and until the child enters elementary school. Until now, some have said that it is inconvenient to check records of past health conditions and vaccinations in case of loss, sudden fever of the child, or unexpected situations while traveling. In order to deliver the many benefits of digitization to as many mothers and fathers as possible, "NPO Himawari no Kai" and "Maternal and Child Health Handbook.com" will start trial operation of the "Maternal and Child Health Handbook Digital Edition" in 2022. In April 2024, the digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will be put into full operation in cooperation with 12 sponsor companies.

Please use the Maternal and Child Health Handbook Digital Edition application.
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Features of the Digital Edition of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook

  • Child growth records can be easily saved to the mother-child handbook.
    ⇒Medical information, childcare notes, child growth records, etc. can be saved as images in the cloud.
  • You can catch important information without forgetting.
    ⇒Important notices such as vaccinations can be received from each municipality.
  • Anshin Memo function supports childcare.
    ⇒The "to-do list" supports you from conception to delivery and childcare.
  • We can help you with your childbirth and childcare needs.
    ⇒Information that can be relied upon when there are concerns about the health of children or mothers is available.

About NPO Himawari no Kai

The NPO Himawari no Kai (Chairman: Seiko Noda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which is supported by many organizations including the Japan Obstetricians and Gynecologists Association and the Japan Pediatrician's Association, has been engaged in support activities for expectant and nursing mothers since 2002, promoting the use of the "maternity mark" that expectant and nursing mothers wear when using public transportation, etc. (President: Toshikazu Shinohara, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), together with a number of supporting companies, is now working to support expectant and nursing mothers and their families through the "Maternal and Child Health Handbook Digital Version" cell phone application operated by Maternal and Child Health Handbook.com, Inc.

Future Activities

Maternal and Child Health Handbook Digital Edition" will support women and their families who are protecting and nurturing their children by providing a variety of information provided by 12 sponsoring companies and many supporting organizations such as the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Japan Pediatrician's Association.

Sponsors and banners on the site

Amazon Japan G.K. Aeon Retail Ezaki Glico Co-op Mutual Aid
Sunstar Suntory Foods International JA Town Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare
Nippon Ham Bayer Yakuhin Miki House Recruit Co.

Corporate Sponsorship Details

Amazon Japan G.K.

Amazon Raku Raku Baby" is a program designed to help moms and dads prepare for and raise their babies smoothly. The program includes a baby wish list, a box of sample items such as diapers and baby formula, and special offers on baby and maternity items.
In addition to introducing the "Amazon Raku Raku Baby" program, the digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will also provide information on campaigns and other activities to support moms and dads in their shopping.

AEON RETAIL

Aeon Retail is developing "Aeon at Home: Aeon Net Super" to help busy mothers and fathers with daily shopping during pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. A single smartphone can solve the time-consuming task of shopping with children in tow!  We deliver heavy and bulky items such as diapers and milk, as well as food items such as meat, fish, vegetables, milk, baby clothes, baby food, and toys to your home on the shortest possible day!
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will also provide information on special offers.

Ezaki Glico

Ezaki Glico is involved in the "Co-Raising Project," which supports "Co-Raising" by encouraging "Co-Raising" through communication, cooperation, and parenting from the pregnancy stage. We also sell "Eye Cleo" infant formula.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will provide expectant and nursing mothers with childcare information on breastfeeding and other topics.

co-op insurance

The Co-op Mutual Aid is a mutual aid that has taken shape from the voices of Co-op members. It provides full coverage for children and for women.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will provide information on the best coverage for children and women, as well as information that will help expectant and nursing mothers feel secure, such as the introduction of "mamaomoi," an information website for mothers that features a health column and information on childcare ideas (opening in May (scheduled to open in May).

Sunstar

Sunstar is conducting educational activities such as providing oral care information and promoting dental checkups for pregnant women, with the hope that oral health will protect the health of the whole body. The risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease increases during pregnancy, and in particular, periodontal disease, which is said to cause premature delivery, is said to increase during pregnancy when the hormonal balance changes.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook provides useful information on dental and gut care that expectant mothers and their families should know.

Suntory Foods International Ltd.

We educate expectant and nursing mothers about the importance of water and conduct sampling activities of Suntory natural water so that they can choose water with peace of mind.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will provide a variety of useful water-related information for expectant and nursing mothers.

JA Town

JA Town is a mail order site operated by JA Zen-Noh. Under the theme of "Let's live with delicious Japan. We aim to enrich both our customers' and producers' lives by providing safe and secure domestic agricultural and livestock products of high quality to our customers.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will inform expectant mothers and their families of the appeal of safe and secure domestically produced agricultural and livestock products.

Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare

Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare, which offers over-the-counter medicines, functional skincare, oral care, and food products, including the Minon skincare brand for sensitive skin and the Propet Pureverre skin protection drug, actively disseminates not only product information but also information on the causes of symptoms and preventive measures.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will provide useful information on self-care for expectant mothers and their families, including things to keep in mind when using medications and products that should be used effectively.

Japan Ham

The Nippon Ham Group has been involved in food allergy care activities for more than 25 years. Table for All was created to make the most of these efforts and to better understand the feelings of each and every person facing food allergies.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will provide a variety of information on food allergy care.

Bayer Yakuhin

Bayer's "Elevit®" ( https://www.elevit.jp (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") provides multivitamin supplements that support nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy to help mothers before and after giving birth to nurture their babies with adequate nutrition and support the healthy development of their children.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will provide expectant and nursing mothers with useful information about the nutrition they should take for a healthy baby.

Miki House

MIKI HOUSE continues to make products that put children first, hoping to bring smiles to the faces of children and their families every day, through activities such as the Pre-mama/Pre-parent Seminar, where participants can experience baby care using a 3kg, 50cm doll, and the online discussion forum "MIKI HOUSE CAFE", We aim to realize a warm society where it is easy to have and raise children.
The digital version of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook provides information on how to choose underwear for the season in which your baby is born.

recruit

Zexy Baby" is an information service on pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare under the "Zexy" brand of marriage information media. We provide free "Books for Pregnant Women," books to help you enjoy every day of becoming a mother or father.
Maternal and Child Health Handbook Digital Edition provides basic knowledge of proper pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare through the introduction of "Books for Pregnant Women.

Inquiry about this matter

NPO Sunflower Association
Attn: IWATA
flower@npohimawari.or.jp