Is it possible to use pseudo-elements (:after, :before) inside a table row?

Question

I want to add absolutely positioned element as an :after (of :before) of a table row.

Look at this:

Answer 1

Use the first table cell instead of the row as a host for the absolutely positioned pseudo-element.

row > td:first-child::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  .
  .
}