The idea behind a postnatal retreat is centuries old. It stems from the adage “it takes a village” and generally involves allowing new mothers to rest and recover, while others help care for their newborn during that precarious postpartum period.
Across Asia, there are many different traditions and trends. In China, for example, pei yue, or confinement nannies, provide support and care at the parents’ home.
In South Korea, over the past couple of decades, postnatal retreat centres called sanhujori, similar to hotels, have become…
