All of these caregivers come recommended from fellow mothers in the Tokyo community and promote policies such as:
- supporting skin to skin directly after birth if there are no complications
- allowing for alternative birthing positions/options such as a water birth, birthing off the table or in a position other than your back
- allowing for a birth partner in the room with you during labor and delivery
- allowing your partner and baby to room in with you during your stay (or at least baby)
- promoting breastfeeding directly after birth and provides consultations in the following recovery days
- access to pain relief, such as an epidural
- English support (although not required for this list)