Gifts to Support Childbirth and Childrearing to Change
Starting in April, gifts to support childbirth and childrearing will be replaced by the pregnancy support benefit. In addition to the existing e-gifts option—offering a choice of gifts from an online catalog—recipients will now be able to choose a cash payment.
For more information, please visit the Shinjuku City website.
| Eligibility and Amount | ① Pregnant women who have had a fetal heartbeat confirmed by a doctor; reported their pregnancy on or after April 1, 2025; and received a consultation from a nursing professional (Yurikago [Cradle] Shinjuku): 50,000 yen (or its equivalent). ② Women who gave birth on or after April 1, 2025 and received home visit health checkups for babies (also applicable in cases of miscarriage or stillbirth): 50,000 yen (or its equivalent) per carried child. |
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| Benefit Options | Cash or e-gift |
| Inquiries | Health Services Section, Health Promotion Division (Shinjuku City Office, New Wing of Annex 2, 4F) Tel: 03-5273-3047 Fax: 03-5273-3930 |
March 25, 2025