On June 13th, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced the opening of the Jeonbuk Regional Infertility and Pregnancy Psychological Counseling Center. The center is located inside Jeonju Jesus Hospital. It aims to help residents prepare for pregnancy and childbirth with greater confidence.
This new counseling center will play a vital role in the Jeonbuk region. It will identify psychological challenges related to infertility, pregnancy, and childbirth early on. The center will offer professional counseling and emotional support to protect the mental health of mothers.
Five experts will work at the center. These include psychiatrists, obstetricians, nurses, and social workers. They will provide personalized one-on-one counseling, conduct depression screening tests, and organize group programs and self-help meetings. Their goal is to support women from early pregnancy through postpartum parenting.
A special feature of the center is its close cooperation with Jesus Hospital. This hospital is well known for infertility treatments. Together, they will offer integrated medical and psychological care. This partnership is expected to help detect high-risk pregnancies early and reduce the stress associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
Jeonbuk Province is actively addressing the low birth rate issue with various policies. These include support for infertility treatments, oriental medicine, and pre-pregnancy health care. The province also helps cover medical costs for high-risk pregnant women and adolescent mothers. Additionally, it provides transportation for pregnant women living in underserved areas.
After childbirth, the province plans to establish public postpartum care centers and support postpartum health services. It also offers practical assistance such as first-time parent benefits, diapers and baby formula for low-income families, and childcare products for households with multiple children.
Kim Kwan-young, governor of Jeonbuk Province, said, “The issue of childbirth cannot be solved by medical treatment alone.” He emphasized that comprehensive support, including psychological and emotional care, is urgently needed. He added, “We will continue to strengthen our support policies covering the entire process from pregnancy to parenting.”
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