1/28 Talk about postnatal care centers in Korea.

There are postnatal care centers for women who have just given birth.
* postnatal care center: 산후 조리원
ex> Postnatal care centers for mothers are very common in Korea.

These facilities help mothers recuperate after childbirth.
* recuperate: recover from illness or exertion, 기력을 회복하다.
ex> She is staying at her mother's home to recuperate after childbirth.

This is different from the U.S., where mothers recover at home with occasional out-patient visits to their obstetrician.
* out-patient visit: 통원 치료
* obstetrician: 산과의사  cf> gynecologist: 부인과 의사,

The duration of stay at postnatal care centers is usually about two weeks.
ex> During their stay, mothers are provided with any support they need.

The whole point of these centers is to help mothers get back on their feet.
* get back on one's feet: 기력을 회복하다, 재기하다.
ex> She took a year off from work to get back on her feet. 건강을 회복하기 위해 1년 동안 휴직했다.

This is achieved through basic infant-care education, relaxing massages, and nutritious meals.
* infant-care education: 신생아 육아 교육

Their quality services can come with a hefty price tag.
* hefty: 두툼한, 가격이 비싼.
ex> We paid a hefty price for this car.
ex> Renovating your entire house comes with a hefty price tag.

So, it's important to do your homework beforehand.
* do one's homework: 사전 조사를 하다. 철저히 준비하다.

@ She spilled the beans!  비밀을 다 말하고 다녔어.
= Let the cat out of the bag.