{"podcast":{"title":"Matcha Mum's","slug":"matcha-mum-s-7761958","podcast_index_feed_id":7761958,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/matcha-mum-s/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/matcha-mum-s/20260311_070314_8b9e0e42a72dd3e71d900a1f5bb30d4e.png","author":"Tamara","episode_count":13,"summary":"Matcha Mum’s is a podcast for international families raising children in Japan. This podcast explores the everyday realities of building family life in a different country, understanding the Japanese system for children and families, adjusting to social structures and expectations, and finding your own rhythm between cultures. Hosted by Tamara, a German working mother living in Japan with her Japanese husband and their daughter, the podcast combines personal experience with thoughtful reflections on parenting abroad. Across episodes, you’ll hear about: Navigating Japan’s structures for families Everyday parenting in a cross-cultural context Mindful working parenthood and balancing career and home Conversations with international mums and dads sharing their journeys Whether you are already living in Japan, preparing for the move, or simply interested in raising children between cultures, Matcha Mum’s creates a space to connect, reflect, and explore new perspectives.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T04:30:09.770060+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958"},"episode":{"title":"The Japanese Birth Experience: What Surprised International Parents Most","slug":"the-japanese-birth-experience-what-surprised-international-parents-most","published_at":"2026-06-20T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/the-japanese-birth-experience-what-surprised-international-parents-most","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s/2919546","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/375269/2919546/matcha-mum-s/2026_06_16_13_41_27_aea3989e-c40a-4935-8eee-1c3c1528af97.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Matcha Mum's , we explore what childbirth in Japan is really like: from choosing the right hospital or maternity clinic to creating a birth plan, understanding the role of midwives and doulas, and navigating the postpartum period. In this episode, we cover: • The different birth options in Japan: private clinics, public hospitals, university hospitals, and international hospitals • How to choose the right facility for your pregnancy and priorities • The role of midwives and doulas in Japan • What a birth plan is and how Japanese hospitals approach birth preferences • Epidurals, natural birth, and pain management options • Partner involvement during labor and hospital policies • The famous Japanese maternity hospital stay, recovery support, and postpartum care Whether you're expecting a baby in Japan, planning a future pregnancy, or simply curious about how childbirth differs across cultures, this episode offers practical insights and real stories from international families navigating the Japanese system. Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com","meta_description":"In this episode of Matcha Mum's , we explore what childbirth in Japan is really like: from choosing the right hospital or maternity clinic to creating a b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1402,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/matcha-mum-s-7761958/episodes/the-japanese-birth-experience-what-surprised-international-parents-most/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/the-japanese-birth-experience-what-surprised-international-parents-most.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}