Seo-gu Gwangju Launches Full-Scale Operation of Pre-Parent Health Class

Prenatal, Yoga, and Couple Childbirth Classes Offered

Customized Daytime and Evening Education Programs

Support for Infertile Couples and High-Risk Pregnant Women

Enhanced Personalized Support Throughout Pregnancy and Childbirth

Seo-gu District in Gwangju Metropolitan City will officially operate the "Pre-Parent Health Class" to support healthy childbirth and proper parenting.

This program offers integrated education for the physical and emotional health of pregnant women and prospective parents. The curriculum includes the "Mom-Peaceful Prenatal Class," "Mom-Peaceful Yoga Class," and the "Happy Couple Childbirth Class."

During the daytime, the program is offered for pregnant women. The prenatal class is held once a month and provides practical education such as baby massage, breastfeeding clinics, and making rattan mobiles. The yoga class is offered twice a month for pregnant women who are at least 16 weeks into pregnancy and supports systematic exercises for smooth delivery using Pilates equipment.

To accommodate working couples and others who find it difficult to participate during the day, the program is also offered in the evening. The "Happy Couple Childbirth Class" is held once a month, allowing couples to participate together, gain parenting knowledge, and emotionally bond with their unborn child.

The education program consists of both theoretical instruction, such as newborn and postpartum health management, and hands-on activities like couple craft workshops, newborn emergency CPR, and couple Pilates. These experiential programs enhance the practical preparedness of prospective parents.

Additionally, the district will run a mental health management program for pregnant women to prevent prenatal and postpartum depression and support psychological well-being. For more information or to apply for the program, contact the Maternal and Child Health Team at Seo-gu Health Center.

Furthermore, Seo-gu provides support for infertility treatment costs, covering up to 1.1 million won for procedures such as artificial insemination and up to 3 million won in medical expenses for high-risk pregnant women. The district also distributes folic acid and iron supplements to pregnant women and offers blood tests for both prospective parents and pregnant women, thereby strengthening customized support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu District, stated, "We hope that prospective parents will gain practical information and build confidence as parents through experience-based education," adding, "We will continue to expand highly relevant, customized programs to foster a healthy childbirth and child-rearing environment."

Meanwhile, Seo-gu operated the Pre-Parent Health Class a total of 42 times last year, drawing participation from 751 people and receiving a positive response.

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