Launch of Group-Based Day-Stay Postpartum Care Service 'Marifu Sea Relief'
Postnatal care clinic 'Egao Hirogaru' will launch 'Marifu Sea Relief' in Tabuse Town on May 28, 2026, to address the shortage of postpartum care facilities in the Yanai region of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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## Marifu Sea Relief: Combining 'Sea' and 'Relief'
To address the shortage of day-stay postpartum care facilities in eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture (Yanai region), the specialized postnatal care clinic 'Egao Hirogaru' will launch a group-based day-stay postpartum care service called 'Marifu Sea Relief' in Marifu, Tabuse Town, starting May 28, 2026.
By partnering with a traditional house overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and a local cafe, the program overcomes limitations typical of obstetric institutions, such as age restrictions for infants over four months old and difficulties in bringing preschool-aged siblings. This project tackles regional challenges such as 'isolated parenting' and 'postpartum depression' through a collaborative model involving a private midwifery clinic, local businesses, and municipal governments.
Highlights of the Project:
- First group-based day-stay postpartum care in eastern Yamaguchi organized by a midwifery clinic.
- Tabuse Town has established a new subsidy program for postpartum care facility development, creating an advanced financial support system.
- Regional collaboration with Tabuse and neighboring towns (Hirao, Kaminoseki, Yanai, Suo-Oshima) to launch the program.
- Care provided in non-medical facilities (renovated house and cafe), collaborating with 'doppo' and 'mamarelief' to revitalize the Marifu district.
- Siblings allowed; no age restrictions for infants up to one year postpartum.
- Medical support provided by 'Takenoko Clinic' (Hirao Town) in case of emergencies or medical consultation.
Schedule and Capacity:
Twice a month (generally 1st Friday and 3rd Thursday), 10:00–14:30.
First session: May 28, 2026.
Capacity: 6 groups per session. Free of charge through municipal postpartum care subsidies (lunch and optional services extra).
Contact:
Postnatal Care Clinic 'Egao Hirogaru'
Director: Hiroyo Shiotani
To address the shortage of day-stay postpartum care facilities in eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture (Yanai region), the specialized postnatal care clinic 'Egao Hirogaru' will launch a group-based day-stay postpartum care service called 'Marifu Sea Relief' in Marifu, Tabuse Town, starting May 28, 2026.
By partnering with a traditional house overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and a local cafe, the program overcomes limitations typical of obstetric institutions, such as age restrictions for infants over four months old and difficulties in bringing preschool-aged siblings. This project tackles regional challenges such as 'isolated parenting' and 'postpartum depression' through a collaborative model involving a private midwifery clinic, local businesses, and municipal governments.
Highlights of the Project:
- First group-based day-stay postpartum care in eastern Yamaguchi organized by a midwifery clinic.
- Tabuse Town has established a new subsidy program for postpartum care facility development, creating an advanced financial support system.
- Regional collaboration with Tabuse and neighboring towns (Hirao, Kaminoseki, Yanai, Suo-Oshima) to launch the program.
- Care provided in non-medical facilities (renovated house and cafe), collaborating with 'doppo' and 'mamarelief' to revitalize the Marifu district.
- Siblings allowed; no age restrictions for infants up to one year postpartum.
- Medical support provided by 'Takenoko Clinic' (Hirao Town) in case of emergencies or medical consultation.
Schedule and Capacity:
Twice a month (generally 1st Friday and 3rd Thursday), 10:00–14:30.
First session: May 28, 2026.
Capacity: 6 groups per session. Free of charge through municipal postpartum care subsidies (lunch and optional services extra).
Contact:
Postnatal Care Clinic 'Egao Hirogaru'
Director: Hiroyo Shiotani
FAQ
「まりふシーリーフ」とはどのような事業ですか？
山口県柳井圏域初のグループ型日帰り産後ケア事業です。瀬戸内海を望む古民家を会場に、助産師によるケアや相談、ママ同士の交流を提供します。
対象者や利用制限はありますか？
田布施町・平生町・上関町・柳井市・周防大島町に住民票がある産後1年以内の母子が対象です。月齢制限はなく、未就園のきょうだい児も各回1組まで同伴可能です。
利用料金はいくらですか？
自治体の日帰り型産後ケア事業助成を利用することで無料となります。ただし、昼食代およびオプションは別途自己負担が発生します。
開催日時と場所を教えてください？
月2回（第1金曜日・第3木曜日）10:00〜14:30に、田布施町麻里府の古民家「古民家doppo」にて開催されます。
きょうだい児の同伴は可能ですか？
はい、可能です。産科医療機関では難しいとされる未就園のきょうだい児同伴を受け入れており、孤立育児の解消を目指しています。