This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Boram Nam, founder of Boram Care. It has been edited for length and clarity. My postpartum experiences with both my kids were very hard. It took ...

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 ...