concept   birth customs
culture   South Korea
statement   Birth customs in South Korea involve gift-giving, 'sitting the month' confinement, naming ceremonies, and first birthday celebrations.

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1 birth customs South Korea It is common for family and friends to give gifts and offerings to the expectant mother to ensure a safe and healthy birth. 1
2 birth customs South Korea The new mother observes a confinement period known as 'sitting the month' to regain her strength and bond with the baby. 1
3 birth rituals South Korea Namkaran ceremony (naming ceremony) and Doljanchi (first birthday celebration) are important birth rituals 1
4 home birth South Korea Uncommon and often discouraged due to cultural emphasis on safety and medical intervention during childbirth 1
5 water birth South Korea Regarded as unconventional and sometimes unsafe 1