Korean Phrases for Pregnant Women at OB-GYN (산부인과)
Essential Korean phrases for pregnancy-related hospital visits — prenatal checkups, ultrasound, morning sickness.
임신한 것 같아요.
im-shin-han geot gat-a-yo
I think I'm pregnant.
임신 몇 주예요?
im-shin myeot ju-ye-yo?
How many weeks pregnant?
산부인과 예약하고 싶어요.
san-bu-in-gwa ye-yak-ha-go ship-eo-yo
I'd like to book an OB-GYN appointment.
초음파 검사 받으러 왔어요.
cho-eum-pa geom-sa bad-eu-reo wass-eo-yo
I'm here for an ultrasound.
입덧이 심해요.
ip-deot-i shim-hae-yo
My morning sickness is severe.
출산 예정일이 언제예요?
chul-san ye-jeong-il-i eon-je-ye-yo?
When is my due date?
Prenatal care in Korea
Korea has excellent prenatal care. Regular checkups are scheduled throughout pregnancy, with most costs covered by insurance.
First visit
Your first OB-GYN visit will include a pregnancy test, ultrasound, and basic health checks. Bring your insurance card and ID.
Regular checkups
Checkups are typically monthly in early pregnancy, bi-weekly in the third trimester, and weekly near the due date.
Pregnancy benefits
Korea provides a pregnancy support card (임신출산 진료비 지원) with 1 million won for medical expenses. Ask at the hospital about applying.
Tip
산부인과 (san-bu-in-gwa) is the OB-GYN department. Regular prenatal checkups are covered by Korean health insurance.
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