Maternal and Child Health Handbook App 'Boshimo' Launches in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture!

The maternal and child health handbook app 'Boshimo,' operated by Boshimo Inc., has been introduced in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and will be available starting Monday, June 1st, under the name 'Sukusuku Kasumikko.' Kasumigaura City promotes urban development where children can grow up healthily, with the basic philosophy of 'deepening understanding of children and youth, and creating an environment where children, youth, and child-rearing generations can live with peace of mind.' The city has adopted 'Boshimo,' which is used in over 870 municipalities, to digitize paper-based maternal and child health records, aligning with the Children and Families Agency's policy to promote digital maternal and child health handbooks and DX in maternal health. 'Boshimo' is an app that easily supports vaccination scheduling, health checkup management, and local information distribution via smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Since data is stored in the cloud, it serves as a backup in case of loss due to disasters and allows for continuous use when moving to other municipalities or changing devices. Kasumigaura City provides subsidies of up to 10,000 yen per round trip for taxi expenses during childbirth-related hospital admissions and discharges, aiming to reduce the physical and economic burden on pregnant women. Additionally, the city has established the 'Kasumigaura City Family Support Center' to match those who need childcare assistance with those who can provide it. 'Boshimo' was adopted as a new tool to make these city initiatives more accessible to child-rearing households. 'Sukusuku Kasumikko' offers features such as health data recording, vaccination management, parenting advice, and family sharing functions, helping busy parents. The 'Milestone Diary' feature allows parents to record developmental stages and memories with photos and messages, based on the Children and Families Agency's handbook templates. It also supports the delivery of urgent information from the city, such as health alerts or advice from public health nurses, via text or video, ensuring a safe environment for childbirth and child-rearing even during emergencies.