The Lunar New Year is a time when families gather, providing an opportunity to assess everyone's health. The article advocates for checking factors like dietary habits, physical activity, medication use, and emotional well-being as key health indicators. It notes that unexpected emergency situations can arise during the holiday, especially when away from familiar environments, and offers resources such as the National Emergency Medical Center's 'Emergency Room in Your Hands' and the Health and Welfare Ministry's e-gen portal to locate nearby emergency rooms and medical facilities open during the holiday. Furthermore, with a declining birth rate, the article highlights the importance of closely monitoring the health of pregnant women and infants, who are more vulnerable and require prompt action in emergencies.

Professor Kang Byeong-su from Seoul Saint Mary's Hospital provides crucial health advice for pregnant women during the holiday, emphasizing the need for sensitive health management due to various activities involved in visiting hometowns, prolonged car travel, household chores, and receiving family members. He stresses that pregnant women should listen to their bodies and that family members need to be considerate, helping them enjoy a comfortable and healthy holiday. Kang outlines three essential tips: First, when traveling for long periods, it's vital to take breaks every hour to support circulation and lower the risk of blood clots. Second, he suggests avoiding overwhelming schedules, especially during the holiday, which may necessitate postponing certain tasks until after delivery. Finally, it's important to be aware of potential risks and emergency situations, such as sudden abdominal pain or bleeding, so that family members can respond quickly when needed.