8/11 Talk about postnatal care centers in Korea.

There are postnatal care centers for women who just had a baby.

* have a baby: 아이를 낳다

ex> We are going to have a baby this summer.

These facilities help mothers recuperate from childbirth.

* recuperate: 기력을 회복하다

ex> It took me a long time to recuperate from childbirth.

These centers help mothers get back on their feet.

* get back on one’s feet: 기력을 회복하다, 재기하다

ex> I started to work out to get back on my feet.

The staff is very friendly and caring.

ex> I’ve never seen such a caring person.

These services can come with a hefty price tag though.

* come with a hefty price tag: 가격대가 매우 높다

ex> Designer brands come with a hefty price tag.

@ My sister had twins last week.  내 여동생이 지난 주에 쌍둥이를 낳았어.

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1. I want to have a baby as soon as baby.

2. It took me a full week to recuperate from the trip.

3. He got back on his feet soon because he was young.

4. The service was satisfactory but came with a hefty price tag.

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