• Comment: None of the sources appear valid KylieTastic (talk) 21:00, 17 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: The draft does not fairly summarize what sources say about Boram, which is that is not affordable to most people along with other criticism. S0091 (talk) 20:15, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

Boram Care is a postnatal retreat facility located in New York City, offering specialized care for new mothers and their newborns. Founded by Boram Nam and Suk Park, the retreat is inspired by South Korean postpartum care centers and aims to provide comprehensive support during the early postpartum period.[1]

Services

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Boram Care provides a range of services for new mothers, including: 24/7 care from postpartum doulas and lactation consultants, three meals a day designed for postpartum recovery, hands-on baby care education, therapeutic services such as massages and sitz baths and access to a Mother's Lounge for socializing[2]

Pricing and Accessibility

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The retreat offers stays ranging from three to seven nights or longer, with prices around $950-$1100 per night, depending on the length of stay and room size. This pricing structure has led to discussions about affordability and accessibility: Critics argue that the high cost makes the service inaccessible to most new mothers.[3] Boram Nam acknowledges the current pricing as a limitation and is working with US health insurance companies to potentially get the facility recognized as a necessary part of the post-birth process.[4]

Cultural Context

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Boram Care draws inspiration from South Korean postpartum care facilities, or Sanhujoriwon, where such services are more common: In South Korea, over 80% of new mothers utilize similar facilities. The concept is rooted in the Korean cultural practice of Sanhujori resting from one week to one month after giving birth.[1]

Reception

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While some view Boram Care as a valuable resource for postpartum recovery, others have raised concerns: Supporters argue that the retreat provides essential support and preventative care for new mothers. Critics question the equity of such high-cost services in postpartum care.[3] The debate surrounding Boram Care reflects broader discussions about postpartum care accessibility and standards in the United States.

References

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  1. ^ a b "A $1,400-a-Night Postnatal Retreat for When Baby Comes Home". The New York Times. May 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Services". Boram Care. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "NYC's $1,400-a-Night Postnatal Retreat Isn't for Everyone". Bloomberg. May 16, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Boram Care Is Revolutionizing Postpartum Care In The US". Forbes. May 20, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2024.