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Guideline for pregnant women, child-rearing mothers and their families

Useful manual : Pregnant women / Child-rearing mothers

Care for pregnant women, postpartum mothers newborns and their families at medical facilities.


		Items to prepare in case of emergency

Items to prepare in case of emergency
Pack in one bag 2- to 3-daysf worth of the items listed below plus other things you need so you can grab and go when necessary. It also might be a good idea to pack things light enough for small children to carry in your childfs backpack. The Maternal and Child Health Handbook contains information regarding you and your baby during your pregnancy and postpartum period, and aids in the understanding of your health condition. When evacuating, always keep your Maternal and Child Health Handbook and your patient ID card with you along with your emergency items. If you lose your handbook, go to the city hall or a health center as soon as possible for reissuance. It may help to include among your emergency items something you are fond of, something your baby is fond of ( for example, pacifiers), and something that helps you relax.

Max. weight that most pregnant women can carry is approx. 5 kg. Try carrying the bag after you finish packing.

Circle the items you have already prepared.

Those until 27weeks pregnant

Sanitary items

underwear

antiseptic tissue wipes

Those over 28weeks pregnant and postpartum mothers will need the following items in addition to the list above.

Baby formula	soft water in PET bottles (hardness of 30/L or less.	Disposable diapers
baby wipes	formula bottles	baby clothes
Baby wear	towels and gauze handkerchiefs	baby foods (as occasion demands.

Contents of Emergency Backpacks

Things needed to maintain your healthHousehold medicines (mouth wash for gargling, eye drops, cold medicine, stomach medicine, fever and pain relievers, etc..

Adhesive bandages

Things needed to collect information

Portable radio (with flashlight, siren and mobile charger functions.

Coin purse (with 20 ten-yen coins to use for payphones.

Things needed to protect yourself

Masks	Gloves (work gloves.
Heat-resistant sheets	Protection against the cold ( kairo (disposable pocket warmers), windbreakers, etc..

Things needed to evacuate safely

Helmets

Backpack

Things needed for daily living

Drinking water	Nonperishable foods for emergencies (pregelatinized rice, dry bread biscuits, etc..	Plastic packs for carrying water
Towels (large and small) * Bath towels can be also be used to shield yourself when breastfeeding.	Toiletry kit (with toothbrush.	Wipes
Pocket tissues	Spoons, forks	Plastic wraps
Newspapers (can keep you warm by using them as mats or wrapping then around your body.	Plastic bags	Writing utensils (notebook, ballpoint pen, permanent markers, etc..
Sweat suits	Underwear, socks	Slippers
Leisure knives	Sewing set	Eye mask
Ear plugs	Cooling tools (instant cooling packs, etc..	Triangular bandage
Disposable toilets	Compression bags	Sanitary items (women only.

Things you may need personally
Pack things that you think you may personally need. Below is a list you can refer to.

Valuables personal seals, bankbooks, cash, copies of insurance certificates, etc.	Extra glasses or contact lenses if you use contact lenses, make sure to also pack cleaning fluids
Medication currently in use	Things to ease your mind books or music that you like, etc.
Shoes make sure to wear them when evacuating

Puls other things you may need


	Prepare yourself during normal times


	Items to prepare in case of emergency


	Find out beforehand where you can receive examinations & consultations


	Know your current health condition and treatment(s) you are receiving


	Know beforehand the evacuation site in your region


	Check the safety inside your home


	Knowledge for pre-disaster/preparedness phase


	Knowledge for emergency phase


	Knowledge for recovery/restoration phase