Jikei Hospital in Japan has facilitated the private birth of 60 women over a course of four years, according to a popular Japanese news headline. The term 'secret birth' points to a unique program designed to respect and protect the confidentiality of women during childbirth. These births, conducted within the confines of the hospital over the last four years, have been kept confidential, safeguarding the identities of the involved parties.

In Japan, the discourse surrounding women's privacy rights and motherhood is a significant issue. In particular, society profoundly values the privacy of women during childbirth. The country's legal framework supports this, and hospitals, like Jikei, have programs that ensure 'secret births,' protecting the privacy and identity of all involved.

In contrast, in the US or the EU, while patient confidentiality is certainly valued, the concept of 'secret birth' is not as widely practiced. Typically, emphasis is placed on open and transparent medical treatment. However, with rising discourse on women's rights and the evolution of medical privacy laws, this scenario could change.