3/24 Talk about what Korean mothers-to-be do for prenatal care.

Expectant mothers in Korea take a very holistic approach when it comes to prenatal care.
* mother-to-be: 예비 산모
* prenatal care: 태교
* expectant mother (=future mother, soon-to-be mother)
* holistic: 포괄적인
ex> Eastern medicine takes a more holistic approach than Western medicine.

Future mothers will take up light stretching and exercises.
* take up: start, begin.

One very popular choice as of late has been ballet or yoga.
* as of late: recently

Others will sharpen various skills by studying English, or picking up new hobbies.
* pick up new hobbies: 새로운 취미 생활을 시작하다.
ex> I spent the last year training to sharpen my business skills.

Mothers-to-be also look to soothing music to ease their anxieties and find some peace of mind.
* soothing: 달래는, 편안한.
* look to: depend on
ex> Soothing music is the perfect way to unwind after a hard day.
ex> Meditation helps me to find some peace of mind when I'm stressed.

There are those that stick with their jobs for as long as possible.
* stick with something: ~을 고수하다.
ex> Even though you hate it, I recommend you stick with your current job until next month.

Future mothers will often create a cute pre-birth nickname for their babies.
* pre-birth nickname: 태명
ex> Does your mother remember your pre-birth nickname when she was pregnant with you?


@ He took a crack at it.  그가 한번 시도해 봤어.

1. It is important to take a holistic approach when raising your children.
2. My goal is to pick up new hobbies this winter.
3. Practicing yoga gives me peace of mind.
4. She created more than ten pre-birth nickname for the baby.