A Study on the Medical and Welfare Environment in Postpartum Care (Part 2) : The Building and Utilization of Postpartum Care Center in Taiwan

The previous study, focusing on outsourced postpartum care centers in Taiwan since the 1990s, clarified the establishment status of facilities, facility types, and utilization patterns among multiparous women. This paper conducted interview surveys at 7 facilities and found the following: 1) Group care for newborns is one reason why infection control is strictly enforced in facilities. 2) Building facilities were standardized across all facilities. 3) While the scope of services covered by usage fees was generally similar across most facilities, it was found that facilities in the same area differentiated their target user groups through their fee structures.