Postpartum Care Centers in Korea
Postpartum care centers, where new mothers rest and recover after childbirth, are a uniquely Korean creation found nowhere else in the world.
While some countries have similar facilities, Korea remains the only nation where such care centers, known as sanhujoriwon or just joriwon, have become an integral part of postnatal care.
A 2023 survey of 3,221 new mothers by the Health Ministry found that 8 to 9 out of 10 new mothers used the service that year.
A two-week stay at a 'joriwon' offers a mix of heaven and school with daily massages, nutritious meals, and parenting lessons that some pay millions of won for.
Author's summary: Korea's postpartum care centers offer luxury recovery.
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