{"id":429228,"date":"2025-12-08T09:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=429228"},"modified":"2025-12-08T09:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:49:23","slug":"elle-rentre-pas-chez-elle-apres-accouchement-coree-du-sud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/grossesse\/she-doesnt-return-home-after-giving-birth-in-south-korea-429228","title":{"rendered":"&quot;What women deserve&quot;: She doesn&#39;t go home after giving birth in South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kim Narmin (@kimnarmln), an Instagram content creator, shared a viral Reel showcasing her stay at a Korean postpartum center (sanhujoriwon) after giving birth in South Korea, where she appeared happy and at peace, surrounded by professional care. The video gained traction as it highlighted an &quot;ideal recovery model,&quot; sparking global envy and reigniting the debate about the lack of postpartum support for women.<\/p>\n<h2> Korean postpartum centers explained<\/h2>\n<p> In South Korea, some mothers stay in these specialized centers after giving birth, enjoying nutritious meals prepared by chefs, neonatal care by retired nurses, massages, gardens, and luxurious accommodations for optimal recovery. Kim Narmin illustrates this structured rest, far removed from immediate pressures, with comprehensive support including sitz baths, massages, and even childcare so that the mother can focus on her physical and mental healing. This traditional sanhujori model, adapted to modern times, reflects evolving family norms where grandparents are less involved. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPZHwg-CbPm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPZHwg-CbPm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Kim Narmin (@kimnarmln)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> Reactions and international enthusiasm<\/h2>\n<p> The comments on Kim Narmin&#39;s post are overflowing with emotion: <em>&quot;I can&#39;t even imagine how much this reduces postpartum depression,&quot;<\/em> or <em>&quot;I wish every woman in the world could experience this after having her baby.&quot;<\/em> This video reveals a striking contrast with other countries, where mothers often return home without equivalent support, amplifying fatigue and isolation. The viral success underscores a universal need for such spaces, even inspiring adaptations in the United States. The comments emphasize: <em>&quot;All women deserve this, but so many women have never experienced it.&quot;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2> Debate on insufficient postpartum support<\/h2>\n<p> This content reignites criticism: women are not adequately supported after childbirth, lacking the professional respite that prevents depression and complications, unlike in South Korea where it is almost universal. Reddit testimonials confirm that these centers promote secure parent-child bonding while prioritizing maternal recovery and infection prevention. Kim Narmin embodies this &quot;accessible ideal,&quot; prompting a rethinking of global policies for equitable support.<\/p>\n<p>Kim Narmin&#39;s Reel about her Korean postpartum center perfectly captures what women deserve: rest, nutrition, and professional care to navigate the postpartum period with peace of mind. By sparking interest and debate, this Reel advocates for universalizing this model, reducing postpartum depression and inequality worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kim Narmin (@kimnarmln), an Instagram content creator, shared a viral Reel showcasing her stay at a Korean postpartum...","protected":false},"author":8394,"featured_media":429231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6134],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-429228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-grossesse"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ce-que-les-femmes-meritent_-_-elle-ne-rentre-pas-chez-elle-apres-son-accouchement-en-Coree-du-Sud-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ce-que-les-femmes-meritent_-_-elle-ne-rentre-pas-chez-elle-apres-son-accouchement-en-Coree-du-Sud-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ce-que-les-femmes-meritent_-_-elle-ne-rentre-pas-chez-elle-apres-son-accouchement-en-Coree-du-Sud.jpg","author":{"name":"L\u00e9a Michel","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1721220128171-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":6134,"name":"Pregnancy","slug":"grossesse","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":6306,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Pregnancy section of The Body Optimist supports moms-to-be from trying to conceive to giving birth: prenatal care, nutrition, common discomforts, mental health and your rights during childbirth. It's written for every pregnant woman, whatever her body size, with clear information and no pressure to be perfect.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Pregnancy section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prenatal care<\/strong>: prenatal visits, ultrasounds, screening tests and the professionals who can care for you, from midwives to OB-GYNs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutrition<\/strong>: foods to avoid while pregnant, nutrients to keep an eye on, such as folic acid, and common myths, with everyday eating tips in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\">the Nutrition section<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common discomforts<\/strong>: fatigue, nausea, constipation and heavy legs, with gentle remedies to check with your provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental health<\/strong>: emotions, anxiety, denial of pregnancy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/grossesse\/how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-well-being-during-pregnancy-440435\">taking care of your mental well-being over these nine months<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Childbirth and your rights<\/strong>: consent, respectful care and the choices you can make on the day you give birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What does prenatal care involve?<\/h2>\n<p>Prenatal care can be provided by a midwife, an OB-GYN or a family doctor, depending on where you live and on your health needs. It usually includes regular checkups, ultrasounds and screening tests, on a schedule that varies from country to country and with your situation. Use these visits to talk about your plans, your needs and your worries, not just the medical checks. Don't wait for your next appointment to report anything unusual: bleeding, fever, pain, early contractions or fewer baby movements are all reasons to get medical care quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>Pregnant and plus-size: how do you get good care?<\/h2>\n<p>Being pregnant in a fat or curvy body deserves the same attention and respect as any other pregnancy. Your weight may lead your care team to suggest certain tests, such as screening for gestational diabetes, but it never justifies hurtful comments or being weighed without explanation. You can ask why a test is being offered, point out equipment that doesn't fit, such as a blood pressure cuff that's too small, and switch providers if the trust isn't there. Weight gain during pregnancy varies from one woman to another: talk it over with your provider rather than comparing yourself to others.<\/p>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>No idealized nine months here: we also talk about fatigue, doubts, changing bodies and care that sometimes feels disrespectful. Every pregnancy is different, and every mom-to-be has the right to be informed and to make her own choices. The articles in this section provide general information and do not replace advice from a healthcare professional, whether a midwife or a doctor.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/grossesse\/disrespectful-care-in-maternity-wards-the-hidden-side-of-the-childbirth-experience-432815\">Disrespectful care in maternity wards<\/a>: putting words to a side of childbirth that is still rarely discussed.<\/li>\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/voyage\/pregnant-women-and-air-travel-a-complete-guide-439580\">complete guide to flying while pregnant<\/a>: what to check before you book and how to travel comfortably.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/vie-de-maman\/sleep-deprivation-fatigue-loneliness-the-reality-of-young-mothers-433661\">Life as a new mom<\/a>: sleep deprivation, mental fatigue and loneliness, the side of the postpartum period that's rarely shown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What foods should you avoid during pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Common advice is to avoid raw or undercooked meat, fish and eggs, unpasteurized (raw-milk) cheeses, some deli meats and raw shellfish, because of the risk of toxoplasmosis, listeriosis or salmonella. 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Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\">the Health section<\/a>, take care of yourself day to day with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/bien-etre\">Well-being<\/a>, and find support for life after birth in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/vie-de-maman\">the Parenting section<\/a>.<\/p>","parent":360,"count":95,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6134,"category_count":95,"category_description":"<p>The Pregnancy section of The Body Optimist supports moms-to-be from trying to conceive to giving birth: prenatal care, nutrition, common discomforts, mental health and your rights during childbirth. It's written for every pregnant woman, whatever her body size, with clear information and no pressure to be perfect.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Pregnancy section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prenatal care<\/strong>: prenatal visits, ultrasounds, screening tests and the professionals who can care for you, from midwives to OB-GYNs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutrition<\/strong>: foods to avoid while pregnant, nutrients to keep an eye on, such as folic acid, and common myths, with everyday eating tips in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\">the Nutrition section<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common discomforts<\/strong>: fatigue, nausea, constipation and heavy legs, with gentle remedies to check with your provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental health<\/strong>: emotions, anxiety, denial of pregnancy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/grossesse\/how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-well-being-during-pregnancy-440435\">taking care of your mental well-being over these nine months<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Childbirth and your rights<\/strong>: consent, respectful care and the choices you can make on the day you give birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What does prenatal care involve?<\/h2>\n<p>Prenatal care can be provided by a midwife, an OB-GYN or a family doctor, depending on where you live and on your health needs. It usually includes regular checkups, ultrasounds and screening tests, on a schedule that varies from country to country and with your situation. Use these visits to talk about your plans, your needs and your worries, not just the medical checks. Don't wait for your next appointment to report anything unusual: bleeding, fever, pain, early contractions or fewer baby movements are all reasons to get medical care quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>Pregnant and plus-size: how do you get good care?<\/h2>\n<p>Being pregnant in a fat or curvy body deserves the same attention and respect as any other pregnancy. Your weight may lead your care team to suggest certain tests, such as screening for gestational diabetes, but it never justifies hurtful comments or being weighed without explanation. You can ask why a test is being offered, point out equipment that doesn't fit, such as a blood pressure cuff that's too small, and switch providers if the trust isn't there. Weight gain during pregnancy varies from one woman to another: talk it over with your provider rather than comparing yourself to others.<\/p>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>No idealized nine months here: we also talk about fatigue, doubts, changing bodies and care that sometimes feels disrespectful. Every pregnancy is different, and every mom-to-be has the right to be informed and to make her own choices. 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