Before the so-called "baby post", which anonymously accepts babies that parents cannot raise, was opened at Seiryukai Hospital in Kumamoto City in 10 days and 15 years ago, the director held a press conference and "promoted abandonment of childcare, etc." Although there are criticisms, I would like to continue working for the safe birth of the baby. "
More than half of the entrusted children have "isolated childbirth"
The "Jikei Hospital" in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City has the only "Baby Post" in Japan that anonymously accepts babies whose parents cannot be raised.
The hospital held a press conference on the 9th, 10 days before its opening and 15 years ago.
Since 159 children had been entrusted to the hospital by March last year, Dr. Ken Hasuda said, "Although there are criticisms such as promoting abandonment of childcare, it has been operated for 15 years with support from the government and the whole country. I've done it. I want to continue working for the safe birth of my baby and the health and well-being of the baby. "
According to the hospital, more than half of the children entrusted to the baby stork are born by "isolated childbirth" at home, which may endanger the life of the mother and child.
In order to prevent such a situation, the hospital has introduced a mechanism called "confidential birth" that reveals the identity of the baby only to the hospital and gives birth. Some people don't want to be seen, while others need protection for a period of time, and they think they need a baby stork and a confidential birth. "