Investing in health from the fetal stage is a core driver of national growth and one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goal is to reduce the maternal mortality rate to below 7 per 10,000 by 2030. The public sector aims to provide specialized services for pregnant women and infants that are difficult to meet in the private sector.

Pregnant women at 16 weeks or more will receive iron supplements for up to 5 months, and folic acid will be provided for up to 3 months around pregnancy. As the postpartum depression rate reaches 10-15%, high-risk groups scoring 10 or higher on the Edinburgh scale will be linked to professional centers. Management of high-risk pregnancies will also be strengthened, as the proportion of mothers aged 35 and older rose to 33.8% as of 2020.

Early-life health management forms the foundation for lifelong health and is a shortcut to improving the qualitative level of the population. Integrated services centered on public health centers alleviate anxiety about pregnancy and childbirth while increasing parents' confidence in child-rearing. A tighter maternal and child health safety net is expected to be established through cooperation between community experts and private organizations.

Registering as a pregnant woman at a public health center allows for free iron and folic acid supplements, reducing household expenses. New parents can receive direct education on proper breastfeeding methods and breast pump hygiene at public health center breastfeeding clinics. When concerned about postpartum depression, free online consultations with specialists are available through the 'I-Sarang' website or 12 regional counseling centers nationwide.