companies have sprung up to offer extended postpartum care outside the home, sometimes in a hotel-like environment. luxury options are a business. private postpartum care centres were introduced to korea in 1996 under the name of "sanhujoriwon". within the chinese tradition, specialist businesses such as red wall confinement centre charge up to $27,000 for one month. in taiwan, postpartum nursing centres are popular, for those who can afford them.