Gwangyang and Jeollanam-do Become Better for Childbirth and Parenting... 'Gwangyang Mirae Public Postpartum Care Center' Opens

Opening of Jeollanam-do's Sixth Public Postpartum Care Center
Establishing a Care Infrastructure for Mothers in Eastern Jeollanam-do

Gwangyang Mirae Public Postpartum Care Center, the sixth public postpartum care center in Jeollanam-do, officially opened its doors and began full operations on March 3.

According to Gwangyang City, an opening ceremony was held at 3 p.m. that day at Gwangyang Mirae Public Postpartum Care Center, attended by over 200 people, including the Vice Governor of Jeollanam-do, the Mayor of Gwangyang, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, local medical institution officials, pregnant women, and citizens.

Gwangyang Future Public Postpartum Care Center held its opening ceremony attended by over 200 people including the Vice Governor of Jeollanam-do, the Mayor of Gwangyang, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city councilors, local medical institution officials, pregnant women, and citizens, and officially began its operation. Photo by Gwangyang City

The event began with pre-ceremony performances by the Gwangyang City Choir and Korean traditional music ensemble, followed by a project progress report, welcome and congratulatory addresses, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a facility tour. Attendees celebrated the opening of the public postpartum care center and reflected on the significance of establishing a safe and professional care environment for mothers and newborns.

During the facility tour, participants visited the infant and toddler room, mother’s room, and program room, inspecting the neonatal care system, hygiene management protocols for infection prevention, and emergency response facilities. In particular, explanations were provided about the deployment of specialized personnel and the operational system for the recovery of mothers and health management of newborns, underscoring the safety and reliability of public postpartum care.

Gwangyang Mirae Public Postpartum Care Center has been designed to efficiently integrate spaces and functions to support systematic recovery for mothers and care for newborns. The center covers a total floor area of 2,106 square meters and consists of one basement level and five above-ground floors, with a total project cost of 12.36 billion won.

By floor, the first floor houses offices and consultation rooms; the second floor features the infant and toddler room, nursing room, mothers’ lounge, and massage room; the third and fourth floors are dedicated to mothers’ rooms; and the fifth floor is equipped with program rooms and dining facilities. In addition, a rooftop garden has been created for mothers and their families to use together, designed to promote psychological stability and recovery.

Gwangyang City has maintained a trend of population growth for the past four consecutive years, with the number of newborns also on the rise. The opening of this public postpartum care center is expected to serve as a key piece of childbirth infrastructure in response to the increasing population and growing demand for childbirth services.

A pregnant woman who attended the event shared, “I feel much more at ease knowing that there is a postpartum care center run by the public sector. Seeing the spacious mothers’ rooms, well-equipped facilities, and systematic management system, I am looking forward to giving birth.”

A Gwangyang City official stated, “A public postpartum care center represents an important policy shift to strengthen the public nature of childbirth infrastructure amid the low birthrate crisis. This opening marks a milestone in reinforcing public responsibility for childbirth and childrearing.”

The official added, “Going forward, we will continue to serve as a key public postpartum care hub for mothers in eastern Jeollanam-do, and expand support policies so that mothers, children, and families alike can feel the benefits.”

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