Pregnancy and Birth Survey: Purpose

Worries, anxieties and stresses caused by the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi NPS have been obstacles for women who intend to give birth and raise children in Fukushima Prefecture.

In light of such circumstances, Fukushima Prefecture has been conducting the Pregnancy and Birth Survey in order to ascertain pregnant women's mental and physical health conditions with the aim of providing care to those considered to be in need of support such as an opportunity to have consultations with midwives or public health nurses. At the same time, the survey also aims to obtain data to be utilized for improving obstetric and perinatal care in Fukushima Prefecture.

• Included in this reference material on March 31, 2013
• Updated on March 31, 2016