2016: Upcoming Events and Resources

Updated 28 September 2016

I am currently only offering breastfeeding support in the Osan area. Please see this post to find people who work in the birthing field, such as birth doulas, breastfeeding counselors, childbirth educators, Dunstan Baby Language educators, HypnoBirthing® practitioners, IBCLCs, infant massage instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation specialists, pre and post-natal massage therapists, and pre and post-natal yoga instructors. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Upcoming Events

Baby Fairs

• This post has all the baby fairs of 2016.
  

La Leche League: a breastfeeding support group.

• LLL's International page and LLL International group info
• Osan: 4th Wednesday of every month at the Chapel Annex on base from 10am-12noon. Details about their meetings can be found at La Leche League Osan. They also have a lending library. Contact Sharon for more info.
• Seoul: Contact Joy for dates and times or check their Facebook page.

Milky Mamas Meetings: a breastfeeding support group.

• Seoul: 4th Thursday of every month at the Yongsan Family Health Centre on the 3rd floor in a brand new building right next to the Hannam Dong Jumin Centre (한남동 주민 센터) from 11am-1pm. More info can be found at MMKorea Nursing Support. You can also contact Melanie, Leila, or Sheila.

Support

Breastfeeding Support

• I offer breastfeeding support that can be done in person, on the phone, or via Skype. I can help with latch, positioning, knowing whether your baby is hungry or getting enough milk, and common breastfeeding problems.

Resources

Tender Embrace Birthing contains a number of resources such as . . .

• a list of doulas, postpartum, and breastfeeding support 
• a list of foreign friendly hospitals and birthing centers
• much more information about general pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, postpartum, and parenting issues as well as Korea specific information can be found on the resources page

About Me

I've been involved in the birthing field since early 2013. I am certified as a childbirth educator, postpartum doula, breastfeeding counselor, and Dunstan Baby Language Educator. Check out my about me to learn more about my training and experience.You can also see what people have said about my blog and services.


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Sept-Dec 2015: Upcoming Events and Resources

Updated 15 October 2015

I work with Morning Calm Birthing Services to provide a variety of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, postpartum, and parenting support in Seoul. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Upcoming Classes and Events

Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Classes: a 12-hour class covering a variety of topics from pregnancy to postpartum. Classes are Sundays from 2-6pm near Gongdeok subway station. 

• November: Sundays, the 1st, 8th, and 15th (One space left)

Milky Mamas Meetings: a breastfeeding support group that meets from 10:30am-12:30pm.

• Thursdays at Yongsan Healthy Family Center: Oct 22, Nov TBA, Dec TBA
• Saturdays at Homestead Coffee: Nov 14, Dec 12

Breastfeeding and Newborn Care with Dunstan Baby Language Classes: this class teaches you breastfeeding basics, newborn care, and how to interpret your baby's cries. Classes are on Sunday from 10am-3pm near Gongdeok subway station.

• December: Sunday the 20th (Two spaces left)

Baby Fairs

• Korea Baby and Education Fair at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. October 1-4th, 2015
• Seoul Baby Fair at SETEC in Gangnam. October 22-25th, 2015 
• Seoul International Mom and Baby Fair at Seoul International Baptist Church in Yongsan. November 7th, 2015

Support

Breastfeeding Support

• I offer breastfeeding support that can be done in person, on the phone, or via Skype. I can help with latch, positioning, knowing whether your baby is hungry or getting enough milk, and common breastfeeding problems.

Postpartum Support

• I can help you adjust to life with your new baby. I will visit you at home and help you with breastfeeding and newborn care, such as bathing, breastfeeding, diapering, and sleeping. 

Resources

Tender Embrace Birthing contains a number of resources such as . . .

• a list of doulas, postpartum, and breastfeeding support 
• a list of foreign friendly hospitals and birthing centers
• much more information about general pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, postpartum, and parenting issues as well as Korea specific information can be found on the resources page

Upcoming Blog Posts

• Sept 3: Recommended Books for Parenting
• Sept 17: ICAN of Seoul: International Cesarean Awareness Network
• Sept 25: Recommended Books about Fatherhood
• Oct 3: Spinning Babies
• Oct. 6: What to Bring to the Hospital When Having a Baby 
• Oct 12: Recommended Books about Disabilities and Abnormalities
• Oct 15: When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?
• Oct 20: A List of All the Recommended Books
• Nov 8: The Many Benefits of Infant Massage
• Nov 14: Getting a Breast Exam in Korea  
• Nov 28: How to Become a Doula in Korea

About Me

I've been involved in the birthing field since early 2013. I am certified as a childbirth educator, postpartum doula, breastfeeding counselor, and Dunstan Baby Language Educator. The about me page contains more information about my training and experience.You can also see what people have said about my blog and services.

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Breastfeeding and Newborn Care with Dunstan Baby Language Classes in Seoul

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Updated 25 September 2016

* I am currently only offering breastfeeding support in the Osan area.

Please see this post to find people who work in the birthing field, such as birth doulas, breastfeeding counselors, childbirth educators, Dunstan Baby Language educators, HypnoBirthing® practitioners, IBCLCs, infant massage instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation specialists, pre and post-natal massage therapists, and pre and post-natal yoga instructors. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

If you're looking for sanhujuriwons, which are traditional postpartum facilities in Korea, you can find out more here.

Dunstan Baby Language

Made famous by Oprah, DBL has helped millions of parents around the world. Priscilla Dunstan discovered DBL (Dunstan Baby Language) shortly after her son was born. With her photographic memory for sound she soon discovered that all babies, no matter what their background or language, make the same sounds which each have distinct meanings.

As a certified DBL instructor with Morning Calm Birthing Services, I will teach you how to interpret your baby's cries. Crying is instinctive and is an auditory response to a physical need. These reflexes are used by healthy full-term babies around the world during the fourth trimester (0-3 months). Parents can learn to distinguish the different cries and know what their baby needs.

Topics Covered

• Aftercare for moms
• Baby blue and postpartum depression
• Breastfeeding latch and positions
• Bottle feeding, formula feeding, and pumping
• Breastfeeding problems and solutions
• Breastfeeding tips
• Newborn care: sleeping, bathing, feeding, burping, changing, and crying
• Dunstan Baby Language 
• Finding time and space as a couple of the baby is born

Teaching Methods Used

• Grab bag
• Critical thinking
• Lectures
• Partner activities 
• Hands-on practice, such as breastfeeding and changing
• Power Point Presentations
• Physical activities, such as those for labor and birth positions
• Role Plays
• Scenarios  
• Videos

You might also be interested in . . .

• Breastfeeding Support in Seoul 
• Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Classes in Seoul
• Postpartum Support in Seoul

About Me

I have been involved in the birthing field since early 2013. I hold a number of certifications, such as Dunstan Baby Language educator and breastfeeding counselor. If you have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to contact me.


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Postpartum Support in Seoul, Korea

Updated 25 September 2016

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* I am currently only offering breastfeeding support in the Osan area.

Please see this post to find people who work in the birthing field, such as birth doulas, breastfeeding counselors, childbirth educators, Dunstan Baby Language educators, HypnoBirthing® practitioners, IBCLCs, infant massage instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation specialists, pre and post-natal massage therapists, and pre and post-natal yoga instructors. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

If you're looking for sanhujuriwons, which are traditional postpartum facilities in Korea, you can find out more here.

You might also be interested in . . .

• Breastfeeding and Newborn Care with Dunstan Baby Language Classes in Seoul 
• Breastfeeding Support in Seoul 
• Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Classes in Seoul

About Me

I have been involved in the birthing field since early 2013. I hold a number of certifications, such as postpartum doula and breastfeeding counselor. If you have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to contact me.


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Tender Embrace Birthing offers childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes and support.

Breastfeeding Support in Seoul, Korea

Updated 25 September 2016

Buy from Amazon

I am currently only offering breastfeeding support in the Osan area.

Please see this post to find people who work in the birthing field, such as birth doulas, breastfeeding counselors, childbirth educators, Dunstan Baby Language educators, HypnoBirthing® practitioners, IBCLCs, infant massage instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation specialists, pre and post-natal massage therapists, and pre and post-natal yoga instructors. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

If you're looking for sanhujuriwons, which are traditional postpartum facilities in Korea, you can find out more here.

You might also be interested in . . .

• Breastfeeding and Newborn Care with Dunstan Baby Language Classes in Seoul 
• Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Classes in Seoul
• Postpartum Support in Seoul

About Me

I have been involved in the birthing field since early 2013. I hold a number of certifications, such as  postpartum doula and breastfeeding counselor. I am also as a La Leche League Leader. If you have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am not an IBCLC. If you're looking for one, here is a list of lactation consultants.



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Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Classes in Seoul, Korea

Updated 25 September 2016

I am currently only offering breastfeeding support in the Osan area. Please see this post to find people who work in the birthing field, such as birth doulas, breastfeeding counselors, childbirth educators, Dunstan Baby Language educators, HypnoBirthing® practitioners, IBCLCs, infant massage instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation specialists, pre and post-natal massage therapists, and pre and post-natal yoga instructors. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

I highly recommend taking a birthing class. Birth can be challenging in any country, but even more so when you're abroad. Knowledge is power and knowing what options are available will help you approach your birth calmly. Since each person brings different knowledge to the class, no two classes are exactly the same. Below you can find topics that are usually discussed in class as well as teaching methods used. Many international health insurances cover birthing classes and invoices can be provided.

Topics Covered: Before, During, and Immediately After Birth 

• Nutrition
• Exercise and posture
• Your attitude
• Basic anatomy of labor
• The normal physiology of labor
• The role of hormones in labor
• Sensations vs. emotions of labor: the fear-pain-tension cycle
• Comfort techniques and relaxation tools
• Medical pain relief options
• How to find the right care provider
• Common interventions in Korea
• Signs that labor is starting
• When to go to the hospital or birthing center
• Sensations vs. emotions of labor: the fear-pain-tension cycle
• Doulas
• 2 basic approaches to pregnancy care and birth 
• Effective communication and decision making skills
• Birth plans
• Stages of labor
• C-section basics 
• The importance of the first few moments after birth

Topics Covered: Postpartum

• Aftercare for moms
• Baby blue and postpartum depression
• Breastfeeding latch and positions
• Bottle feeding, formula feeding, and pumping
• Breastfeeding problems and solutions
• Breastfeeding tips
• Newborn care: sleeping, bathing, feeding, burping, changing, and crying
• Dunstan Baby Language 
• Finding time and space as a couple of the baby is born

Teaching Methods Used

• Grab bag
• Critical thinking
• Lectures
• Partner activities 
• Hands-on practice, such as breastfeeding and changing
• Power Point Presentations
• Physical activities, such as those for labor and birth positions
• Role Plays
• Scenarios  
• Videos 

You might also be interested in . . .

• Breastfeeding and Newborn Care with Dunstan Baby Language Classes in Seoul 
• Breastfeeding Support in Seoul 
• Postpartum Support in Seoul

About Me

I have been involved in the birthing field since early 2013. I hold a number of certifications, such as childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor. If you have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to contact me.


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Milky Mamas Meetings (MMM) and La Leche League (LLL) in Korea

Updated 2 April 2016

There are a couple of breastfeeding support groups in Korea. They provide peer-to-peer breastfeeding support.


Milky Mamas Meetings

• Seoul: 4th Thursday of every month at the Yongsan Family Health Centre on the 3rd floor in a brand new building right next to the Hannam Dong Jumin Centre (한남동 주민 센터) from 11am-1pm. More info can be found at MMKorea Nursing Support. You can also contact Melanie, Leila, or Sheila.

La Leche League

• Osan: Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30pm: April 4, May 2, June 6. Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm April 6, May 4, June 8. Details about their meetings can be found at La Leche League Osan. They also have a lending library. Contact Sharon for more info.
• Seoul: Contact Joy for dates and times or check their Facebook page. Meetings are predominantly in Korean.

Resources

• LLL International page 
• LLL international group
• LLL Korea's Facebook page 
• Milky Mamas Facebook group: upcoming meetings are posted under the Events tab 
• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

You might also be interested in . . .

• Breastfeeding and Newborn Care with Dunstan Baby Language Classes in Seoul
• Breastfeeding Support in Seoul  
• Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Classes in Seoul
• Postpartum Support in Seoul

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Doulas, Prenatal, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding Support in Korea

Updated 14 November 2018

Below you can find contact information for:

• birth doulas
• breastfeeding counselors
• childbirth educators
• lactation consultants
• la leche league leaders
• massage therapists 
• nutritionists
• postpartum doulas
• placenta specialists
• yoga instructors

There are not that many birth doulas in Korea so they tend to book up fast. Try to interview some early on in your pregnancy. Here are some questions to ask your doula as well as how doulas set their fees. On average expect to pay about 800,000 for your doula (that's an average). Doulas are not covered by Korean Health Insurance, but some international insurances may cover them.

You also might be interested in reading about hospitals and birthing centers in Korea as well as doctors and midwives that do home births. 


Adele Vitale Roh
Morning Calm Birthing Services: Nationwide, but based in Busan
adele@morningcalmbirthing.com

• Morning Calm Birthing Services is owned by Adele Vitale Roh. They are the only legally registered company in Korea providing childbirth services, from childbirth education to labor support and postpartum assistance.
• Adele Vitale Roh is a certified birth doula and childbirth educator through CBI (Childbirth International). She is also a certified Dunstan Baby Language educator and HypnoBirthing® practitioner. She is based in Busan and offers childbirth preparation classes and labor support in Ulsan, Daegu, Gimhae, Busan, Geoje, and wherever there is a request. She's a native Italian speaker and speaks fluent English, Korean, and Chinese. She can help with translations or do phone consultations if needed.

Aicha Bouhya: Seoul
Facebook

• Aicha is studying to be a birth doula through CBI (Childbirth International). 
• She is still leading a discussion group twice a month for pregnant mothers and new families through the French association, Cercle Franco-Corren.
• She speaks French and English.

Alexis Acuna, Cpt: Seoul
Facebook

• She leads a breastfeeding support group at the 121 on Yongsan. 
• She visits Humphreys on Mondays. Contact your PCM to get a referral. 

Andrea Holisfield: Seoul
Facebook

• She is a birth doula and will be moving to Korea in 2019.

Ashley Middleton: Pyeongtaek
Facebook

• She is certified as a placenta specialist through IPPA.

Camp Humphreys: Pyeongtaek

• There are breastfeeding classes and volunteers at New Parent Support.

Elzali Jacobs: Gangwon-do
Facebook
elzalijacobs@gmail.com

• Elzali is studying to be a birth doula through CBI (Childbirth International). She lives in Gangneung, but is open to travelling to cities or towns nearby. 

Emily Primeaux: Seoul and Pyeongtaek (Humphreys)
Facebook

• She is an IBCLC and LLL Leader. Currently in Seoul, she will be moving to Humphreys in mid-2019.

Erin Mundy: Pohang
Facebook
010-2656-1696
erin@whckorea.org

• Erin is a certified childbirth instructor and doula through the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth. She and her husband teach the Bradley Method of Husband-Coached Childbirth and she offers doula services in the Pohang area. She also offers her services with and through the Women's Hope Center. (She may be able to expand her service area once the KTX in Pohang is complete.) 

Felicia Metcalf: Seoul
Facebook

• She's a birth doula. 
• She has base access.

GM Cheil Women's Clinic
896 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do
Telephone (02) 890-2555

• They have an IBCLC there. 

Heather Peet: Seoul 
Facebook

heather.k.peet@gmail.com

• She is a birth activist, home birther, and breastfeeding junky. 
• She is certified as a birth doula with toLabor and has also worked as a postpartum doula. She is a certified lactation counselor through the Healthy Children Project.  
• She has base access.

Irene Gruber: Seoul
Facebook

• She is a fifth generation midwife. She will be teaching prenatal and postpartum classes as well as providing postpartum caring and breastfeeding support.

Jamie Melnychuk: Seoul 
Facebook
Nutrition Mission and Sprout
jamie@nutritionmission.ca

• Jamie is a registered holistic nutritionist and studied at the Canadian School of Holistic Nutrition. 
• She offers sound nutritional advice during the challenging pre and post-natal periods. 
• She also runs Sprout, a weekly pick-up food service in the Itaewon area.

Jasmine Lewis: Seoul
Facebook

• She is a doula with base access.

Jay Jung
Facebook
010-9355-6282
doulajay@gmail.com

• Jay did WithDoula Training and has also gone to the US for Spinning Babies workshops. She's a Korean doula but also speaks English. She's trained under Jinny and Danica from Mama's Birth Center.

Jennifer Latham: Pyeongtaek
Facebook

• Jennifer is studying to be a birth doula, postpartum doula, and childbirth educator through CBI (Childbirth International). 
• She has base access.

Jessica Pash: Seoul
Facebook
jessical.pash@gmail.com

• Jessica is a birth doula and childbirth educator through CBI (Childbirth International). 

Jinny Lee: Seoul
Facebook
Mama Doula
010-8902-4180 

• Jinny is a Korean doula who is also fluent in English. She works with Danica at Mama's Birth Center but will also work with women who are giving birth elsewhere. 
• She's DONA (Doulas of North America) certified, an IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) certified, has complete Spinning Babies workshops, and is a HypnoBirthing® practitioner.

Jonathan (Joeng-Sup) Sim: Seoul
011-5472-8563
jshim04@hanmail.net

• Jonathan is a HypnoBirthing® practitioner.

Julia Fochtman: Jeju
Facebook
j.b.fochtman@gmail.com 010-6701-1992

• She is studying to be a birth doula and childbirth educator with CBI (Childbirth International).
• She lives in the Global Education Community, which is in Daejeong.

Juliana Han: Pohang
Facebook
sajuv13@gmail.com

• Juliana is studying to be a birth doula and childbirth educator with CBI (Childbirth International).
• She's also a certified belly binder through Sacred Living Movement University.

Kate Besleme: Seoul
Facebook
Doula Baby

• Kate is a certified professional midwife, CPM that trained with the National Midwifery Institute (USA).
• She certified as a birth doula through DONA (Doulas of North America). She does prenatal, postnatal, and infant massage, pre-natal and postpartum support, childbirth classes, and is a prenatal yoga and vinyasa yoga teacher.
• She works at MediFlower as a doula. 

Kaitlyn Soler (On maternity leave until summer 2019)
Facebook
Embraced in Love Doula

• DONA (Doulas of North America) certified birth doula and a StillBirthDay Birth Doula
• She is also a certified lactation educator counselor with UC San Diego. 

Kelly Mostad Vredenburg: Seongnam
Facebook

• She trained as a birth doula. 
• Kelly is a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) thru Healthy Children. 
• She is studying to be a La Leche League Leader.
• She has base access.

La Leche League Korea

• Here is the website. Please contact them for more info.

Laura Heather: Seoul
Facebook

• She is a birth doula.

Lindsay Blew: Pyeongtaek (Humphreys)
Facebook

• She's studying to be a doula with DONA (Doulas of North America). She's doing her workshop in December 2017 and that includes lactation education. 
• She's had two babies using Hypnobabies® and comfort measures. She gave birth in an American military hospital overseas and a host nation hospital.

Lindsay Simmons: Seoul (currently on maternity leave)
Facebook

• Studying to be a birth doula with (Childbirth International).

Mamas' Birth Center: Seoul 
Facebook
Danica (Uri) Bang
010-7170-1099
uri.danica.bang@mamasbirthcenter.com

• Danica is a midwife and HypnoBirthing® practitioner. 

Mamslibe: Nationwide

• A list of Korean IBCLCs that do home visits for breastfeeding support. You will need someone who can speak Korean to make an appointment and be there to translate.

Medi Flower: Seoul
Facebook
02-548-9400
clinic.mediflower@gmail.com

• They offer birthing classes and HypnoBirthing® classes in English and Korean.
• Oh Sejin (see below) is an IBCLC who works there. She provides breastfeeding support.

Military Programs: Nationwide for those with base access

• Please contact your nearest ACS (Army Community Services), AFRC (Airmen and Family Readiness Center), FAP (Family Advocacy Program), WIC (Women Infant and Children), or MFLC (Military Family Life Counselor) for more info. Some bases also have a NPSP (New Parent Support Program). 
• They can help with breastfeeding support, child birthing classes, bundles for babies,  financial help, counseling, home visits, Dads 101, and newborn care classes.

Milky Mamas in Korea: Seoul
Facebook

• They offer breastfeeding support and meet the 4th Thursday of every month at the Yongsan Family Health Centre on the 3rd floor in a brand new building right next to the Hannam Dong Jumin Centre (한남동 주민 센터) from 11am-1pm. More info can be found at MMKorea Nursing Support.

Moyu.co.kr: Nationwide

• A list of Korean IBCLCs that do home visits for breastfeeding support. You will need someone who can speak Korean to make an appointment and be there to translate.

Morning Calm Birthing Services: Nationwide, but based in Busan
adele@morningcalmbirthing.com

• Morning Calm Birthing Services is owned by Adele Vitale Roh. They are the only legally registered company in Korea providing childbirth services, from childbirth education to labor support and postpartum assistance.
• Adele Vitale Roh is a certified birth doula and childbirth educator through CBI (Childbirth International). She is also a certified Dunstan Baby Language educator and HypnoBirthing® practitioner. She has done Spinning Babies workshops as well. She is based in Busan and offers childbirth preparation classes and labor support in Ulsan, Daegu, Gimhae, Busan, Geoje, and wherever there is a request. She's a native Italian speaker and speaks fluent English, Korean, and Chinese. She can help with translations or do phone consultations if needed.

Natascha Otto: Jeju
Facebook
010-4058-3341
nataschaotto2@gmail.com

• Natascha is a qualified physiotherapist and certified birth doula through CBI (Childbirth International). 
• She teaches child birthing classes but is not accepting doula clients for now.

Oh Sejin (Ms. Oh): Seoul
02-548-9400 press 9 for English
clinic.mediflower@gmail.com

• She is an IBCLC at Medi Flower who can offer breastfeeding support. She speaks Korean but the international clinic staff will go with you to translate. 

Osan Air Force Base: Pyeongtaek

• Check with ACS or WIC for support.

Postpartum Depression Support in Korea
Facebook page

• A Facebook support group for those who are suffering or have suffered from PPD.

Rachel Scott: Humphreys, Pyeongtaek
Facebook

• She is a La Leche League Leader.
• She is working on becoming a birth doula. 

Rina Yu: Sejong near Daejeon
Facebook
Haedeul Korean Medicine Clinic (해들한의원)
010-3193-6956
haedeul_med@naver.com

• Rina is a legally registered Korean Medicine Doctor (Haneuisa, 한의사, Acupuncturist). She has a clinic located near Sejong express bus terminal.
• She has some postparum classes at a “산후조리원 (postpartum care center)” near her clinic and is also planning a regular childbirth class. 
• She does Korean medicine (TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine) for birthing and/or lactation problems.

Sarah Houser: Seoul and Gyeonggi
Facebook
sarah.m.houser@outlook.com

• Sarah is a birth doula located in the Songtan/Osan/Humphreys area. She supports moms and families locally, in Seoul and the surrounding area. She is certified through CBI (Childbirth International), has been a doula in Korea since 2011, and mainly attends births and teaches birthing classes at Medi Flower. She also has experience at the 121 (the military hospital at Yongsan) Samsung, Dankook, Asan, smaller clinics, and home births. 
• She is passionate about supporting and caring for moms and families throughout pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and beyond. She's available to answer questions, give support, teach classes, attend and support births, and support breastfeeding.

Seoul Mommy and Baby Yoga Meetup: Seoul
Facebook

• Classes are taught by a certified yoga instructor.

Sheila Tabor: Seoul
Facebook

• Sheila is a lactation educator counselor through UC San Diego and is studying to be a childbirth educator with CBI (Childbirth International).

Sungwonhan Clinic: Seoul
Richeonsia A-dong, 313 ho, Wonhyu-lo 1-ga 133-3 beon ji, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
02-712-7523

• A birthing center that also offers placenta encapsulation.

Therapy in Korea: Seoul

• English and Korean speaking counselor.

Torch Trinity Christian Counseling Center: Seoul and online
02-570-7115

• Counselors who are pursuing masters and doctorates. Fees depend on how far they are along in their studies. They do have free services. They will not push religion on you.

WIC: Nationwide for those with base access

• Women Infant and Children provides supplemental nutrition support to qualifying pregnant mothers and children under the age of 5. They may also offer breastfeeding support and lend out hospital grade breast pumps.

Yeon and Nature: Seoul
02-518-1300
contact@yeonandnature.com

• Natural birthing center. In addition to birthing services, they have breastfeeding support, child birthing classes, doulas, midwives, and placenta prints.

Yoga in Seoul: Seoul
Facebook

• Not specifically pre-natal or post-natal yoga, but this group might be able to point you in the right direction. 

Yolandi Rademeyer: Jeju but will travel
Signs of Life

Facebook 
info@solbirths.com
Instagram: @sign_of_life_ 

• She is a DONA (Doulas of North America) certified birth doula.
• She speaks English as well as Afrikaans (Flemish).
• Functional medicine dietitian specialising in women's health.
  

Yongsan Garrison: Seoul
0503-337-1145

• Alexis leads a breastfeeding support group at the 121 on Yongsan. Contact her for more info.

Youngjoo Shin: Busan
010-3864-4852

• Youngjoo is an English speaking IBCLC who can offer breastfeeding support.

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