noun
maternal and child health handbook; maternity health record book
Official booklet issued by Japanese municipalities to record pregnancy, childbirth, and child health checkups. Often called 母子手帳 (ぼしてちょう) for short.
妊娠がわかったら、市区町村で母子健康手帳をもらいましょう。
When you find out you're pregnant, get a maternal and child health handbook at your municipal office.
You also record vaccinations in the maternal and child health handbook.