This page introduces support systems and services available immediately after childbirth (from birth to under one month) provided by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It outlines key benefits including the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, childbirth and childcare allowance (500,000 yen per child), postnatal leave (8 weeks), childbirth allowance, birth registration (within 14 days), child medical expense assistance, high-cost medical expense system, and newborn hearing screening. The page provides details on eligibility, application procedures, and contact information for municipal offices.