Why Did Jongno-gu Provide Free 'Household Care Service' for High-Risk Pregnant Women?

As Late Marriages and Births Increase, the Proportion of High-Risk Pregnant Women Also Continues to Rise... Pregnant Women at High Risk Who Have Lived for Over 10 Months Can Apply at Their Local Community Center with a Medical Certificate to Receive Cleaning and Laundry Services from Professional Housekeeping Staff

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) has been providing a free 'Household Care Service' since June this year to high-risk pregnant women who have lived in the area for more than 10 months.

This initiative takes into account the increasing rate of late marriages and childbirth due to factors such as the rise in women's social activities and changing values regarding marriage, which has led to a continuous increase in the proportion of high-risk pregnant women.

To support the safe delivery of high-risk pregnant women, who face higher risks compared to normal childbirth, Jongno-gu revised related ordinances as of January 1 this year to establish a legal basis for support, and started promoting the household care service project.

The support targets high-risk pregnant women who have resided in Jongno-gu for more than 10 months. This includes pregnant women with a history of miscarriage, premature birth, macrosomia, or hereditary diseases; those requiring absolute rest due to hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc.; and those with abnormal prenatal test results.

Those wishing to receive the service can apply by visiting their local community service center with a specialist's diagnosis or medical opinion, after which a qualification review process will select the final recipients.

For the selected households, professionally trained housekeepers will be dispatched to provide basic household care services such as cleaning and laundry for up to 4 hours a day, for a maximum of 10 days. The cost will be fully covered by Jongno-gu regardless of income level.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “The household care service for high-risk pregnant women aims to alleviate some of the burdens on pregnant women facing high risks during childbirth and to help ensure a healthy and safe delivery. We will do our best to improve the quality of the service through continuous management and to make Jongno a great place to have and raise children.”

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