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Why Choose CEC?

 

a Childbirth educator Brett Iimura is certified by the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA).

a CEC was established in March, 1997 and has since served more than 1600 couples in Tokyo and surrounding environs.

a Ms. Iimura has lived in Japan eighteen years. Both of her children were born in Japan, which has given her first-hand experience of birth in this country.

a Ms. Iimura's Japanese language ability allows her access to helpful information on specific birth practices in Japan.

a Classes focus on up-to-date, unbiased, evidence-based information.

a CEC maintains close contact with doctors, midwives, and allied health professionals in Japan keeping its finger on the pulse of birth related issues that affect both foreigners and Japanese alike.

a Thorough set of printed information provided as part of each class. In addition CEC offers a broad range of pamphlets, videos, and other useful information (e.g., how to register your baby's birth in Japan, vocabulary translations into over a dozen languages, etc.) to class participants.

a Referrals available to other pre- and post-natal healthcare professionals upon request.

a Convenient class location and scheduling.