I struggled after the birth of my kids. I started a Korean-style postpartum retreat so women don't have to go through what I did.

Boram Nam struggled after the birth of both her children.

Courtesy of Boram Nam

• Boram Nam has two kids and had difficult postpartum experiences with both.
• Her friends in Korea benefited from having dedicated care throughout the first six months.
• She founded a postpartum retreat, and later pivoted to focus on home care.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Boram Nam, founder of Boram Care. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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