About Painless Delivery
Painless delivery is a method to alleviate pain and welcome your baby with peace of mind. “Painless delivery” is a method of proceeding with childbirth while alleviating labor pain using anesthesia. While the pain is not reduced to absolute zero, most patients say, “It was much easier than I imagined.” It is also noted that the pain of contractions is reduced to one-tenth with painless delivery. We use a highly safe anesthetic method called “Epidural Anesthesia,” which is administered by an anesthesiologist at the appropriate time.
Benefits of Painless Delivery
Painless delivery is a childbirth option that is gentle on both the mind and body.
- Alleviates the intense pain of labor, allowing you to approach childbirth with a calm mind.
- Reduces physical exhaustion, leading to faster postpartum recovery and a smoother physical recovery necessary for childcare.
- Effective even when pain reduction is medically desired, such as in cases of high blood pressure or heart disease.
- Reduces the patient’s stress, helping to stabilize the necessary oxygen supply to the baby.
About Our Painless Delivery
A safe and secure team that has technical expertise
- Obstetricians and anesthesiologists work together to prioritize patient safety.
- Performed primarily as a planned delivery (Painless delivery is also possible if you prefer to wait for labor to start).
- Performed by a team of physicians and midwives who have completed special training and obtained certification for painless delivery.
A system that provides 24-hour coverage
- Once labor begins, the pain-relieving medication is started at the patient’s preferred timing.
- Family attendance is possible (Children can also be present).
For those who are anxious: Painless Delivery Classes
To transform “anxiety because I don’t know” into “understanding and peace of mind because I know.” We hold a Painless Delivery Class (once a month, reservation required) taught by an obstetrician and an anesthesiologist for those who “want to know more details” or “want to understand the risks fully.” We desire that you choose your method of childbirth with complete confidence. Please feel free to participate.
Our Fees
Painless delivery is a self-pay medical service. We will inform you of the cost in advance.
Since painless delivery is an elective service, an additional fee is charged in addition to the standard delivery fee. If our clinic is designated as an eligible medical institution for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s painless delivery cost subsidy program, eligible patients can receive a subsidy of up to 100,000 yen. Details will be provided during your consultation or at the reception desk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Q | Does painless delivery affect the baby? |
| A | The anesthesia used has minimal impact on the baby and is a highly safe method. It is chosen by many expectant mothers worldwide. |
| Q | Will it prolong labor or lead to a Cesarean section? |
| A | In only a few cases does painless delivery slow labor, and the physician will respond appropriately as needed. |
| Q | Our clinic has prepared various “Painless Delivery Manuals” that outline the medical and nursing procedures and precautions related to painless delivery, from pregnancy through the postpartum period. You can review the details of the peripartum care provided by our multidisciplinary team, with the safety of the patient and baby as our highest priority. Please see our Public Disclosure of Painless Delivery Manuals — Tokyo Birth Clinic Note: The Public Disclosure is in Japanese. Please use your web browser’s translation function after you proceed. |
| A | Our clinic has prepared various “Painless Delivery Manuals” that outline the medical and nursing procedures and precautions related to painless delivery, from pregnancy through the postpartum period. You can check the details of the peripartum care provided by our multi-disciplinary team, with the safety of the patient and baby as the highest priority. Please see our Public Disclosure of Painless Delivery Manuals — Tokyo Birth Clinic Note: The Public Disclosure is in Japanese. Please use your web browser’s translation function after you proceed. |
| Q | Can I suddenly switch to painless delivery on the day of birth if I initially planned a natural birth? |
| A | Painless delivery is fundamentally based on advanced planning. To ensure you receive painless delivery safely, you are required to attend the Painless Delivery Class within the Childbirth Preparation Classes (Mothers’ Class) to deepen your understanding of the procedure. While we will accommodate urgent changes in patient preferences for a natural birth whenever possible during labor, we generally recommend advance consultation. |
Requests and Consultations
It is paramount that expectant mothers choose their method of childbirth with complete confidence. If you have any anxieties or questions, please do not hesitate to consult us. We are dedicated to fully supporting a birth that is true to you.
Our clinic fulfills all items on the self-assessment checklist based on the “Recommendations for Establishing a Safe Provision System for Painless Delivery” (無痛分娩の安全な提供体制の構築に関する提言) for institutions offering painless delivery.
*Please see our Updated Information on the Disclosure of Our In-Facility Consultation System – Tokyo Birth Clinic
Note: The updated Disclosure is in Japanese. Please use your web browser’s translation function after you proceed.
Booking an Appointment
Outpatient consultations at our clinic are by appointment. For smoother guidance, please make a reservation in advance using the online reservation form. Even without a reservation, you may receive a consultation on the day. Please feel free to inquire.
TEL：03-6450-3850
