Korean Sanhujori (산후조리) Postpartum Care for Your Recovery

Sanhujori (산후조리) is the Korean traditional postpartum care practice that lasts approximately 21 days to 4 weeks after childbirth. It focuses on helping the mother recover through rest, nutritious food (especially miyeokguk — seaweed soup), staying warm, and avoiding physical strain. A Sanhujori caregiver helps with newborn care, meal preparation, and household tasks while the mother heals.

Korean postpartum caregivers in major US cities typically range from $200–$350/day for live-in care. Rates vary by experience, language skills, and whether traditional Korean meal preparation (miyeokguk, samgyetang) is included. Post a job on AyiConnect to receive quotes from available caregivers in your area.

Yes — AyiConnect has Korean-speaking postpartum caregivers available across major US cities including Los Angeles (Koreatown), New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta (Duluth), and Washington DC (Annandale). Filter by Korean language when posting your job.

A Korean postpartum caregiver (Sanhujori helper) provides comprehensive support: newborn care (feeding, bathing, sleep routines), traditional Korean postpartum meals (miyeokguk, nutritious soups), maternal recovery support, light housekeeping, and guidance on Korean postpartum practices to ensure proper healing.

Traditional Korean Sanhujori lasts 21 days (3 weeks), though many families extend to 4–8 weeks depending on recovery needs. Most families hire for at least 4 weeks to ensure proper healing and comprehensive newborn care support during the critical first month.