First Steps in Learning About Pregnancy

First Steps in Learning About Pregnancy is an educational story game about daily life during pregnancy and local support systems. You play as a woman who has just learned she is pregnant, experiencing her journey as she interacts with her partner, medical professionals and family. Based on information from the Matsumoto–Daihoku region in Nagano Prefecture, the game introduces local medical systems and support programs.

Pregnancy through the story

As a woman in early pregnancy, you manage physical changes, attend prenatal checkups, join parenting classes and prepare for childbirth. Medical and administrative information is woven into these daily events.

Choices and local support

Your conversation and action choices affect how the story unfolds. Each option includes an explanation to help you learn about appropriate responses. The game features local resources from Matsumoto, Omachi and Azumino, including maternal and child health handbooks, medical expense subsidies, hometown deliveries and postpartum care.

Playtime and audience

The game takes about one hour to complete and includes save and load functions. It is intended for pregnant individuals, people considering pregnancy, those with pregnant partners or family members, and healthcare, childcare and welfare students and professionals. It can also help high school students and educators learn about the systems that support pregnancy and childbirth.