Uijeongbu City Expands Maternal and Newborn Health Management Services

The Uijeongbu City Health Center is expanding its maternal and newborn health management support program, which dispatches health management workers to childbirth families to support postpartum recovery for mothers and childcare for newborns.

Previously, the city provided maternal and newborn care helper vouchers of 10 days for single births and 15 days for twins to families expecting childbirth with household income at or below 80% of the median, but this year service periods can be selected according to fetal type and childbirth order.

In particular, based on the standard service period, users can now choose to shorten the service period by 5 days or extend it by 5 days, expanding the range of choices.

Applications are available at the city health center, with vouchers provided through the National Happiness Card, and after paying a certain copayment, users can receive services such as maternal nutrition management, counseling, and education, as well as services for newborns during the selected service period.