出産直後に使える制度・サービス（出生日～生後1か月未満）｜出産なび‐厚生労働省

This page introduces government programs and services available immediately after childbirth (from birth to less than one month old) from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It covers the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, Childbirth and Child Care Allowance (50 million yen per child as standard), postnatal leave (8 weeks), childbirth allowance, birth registration (within 14 days), child medical expense assistance, high-cost medical expense system, and newborn hearing screening. For detailed information and application procedures, contact your health insurance provider or municipal office.