Seoul Jung-gu Holds 'Forest Prenatal Education Class' on Namsan Footpath

Jung-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Kim Gil-seong) will operate the "Pregnant Women Forest Prenatal Class" three times every Tuesday from the 8th to the 22nd of this month at Namsan Footpath Forest Trail.

On the first day, the 8th, participants will learn forest healing guidance, take a walk along the Namsan Footpath Forest Trail, and practice forest meditation and breathing techniques, experiencing nature through all their senses. Afterwards, they will relax with light stretching and communicate with their unborn child by making wooden toys while thinking about the baby to be born.

On October 15th, participants will take a walk along the barrier-free Namsan Footpath Forest Trail with a horticultural psychological counselor, spending time connecting with nature. Then, they will write letters to their fetus and create flowerpots, providing time to find emotional stability. On the 22nd, pregnant women will write the names they have chosen for their unborn babies in calligraphy and frame them, creating a special gift for their fetus.

Located in the heart of the city, the Namsan Footpath Forest Trail is an ideal forest prenatal place for pregnant women, allowing them to experience the warmth of nature without traveling long distances.

According to the "2023 Forest Welfare Program Effectiveness Verification Research Report" by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute, the stress index of pregnant women who participated in forest prenatal care improved by 14.8%, and attachment to their fetus increased by 13.4%.

District Mayor Kim Gil-seong said, "The Namsan Footpath Forest Prenatal Class will be a valuable opportunity for pregnant women to connect with their fetus in nature," adding, "We will continue to actively promote various support programs from pregnancy to childbirth."

Meanwhile, Jung-gu offers various pregnancy and childbirth support projects, including support for men and women preparing for pregnancy, financial support for infertility treatment, registration and health management for pregnant women, medical expense support for high-risk pregnancies, postpartum care cost support, home visits for infants and young children, and maternal and newborn health care services. For inquiries, contact the Maternal and Child Health Team at the Jung-gu Public Health Center's Community Health Division.

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