A gripping truth battle between an 'azoospermic husband' and his 'pregnant wife' captivated viewers.
On the October 30th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Our Baby is Born Again' (directed by Lee Seung-hoon and Kim Jun, written by Jang Joo-yeon), 'Birth Correspondents' Park Soo-hong and Kim Chan-woo joined a mother with 'thrombocytopenia' during her delivery. The mother, diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, miraculously conceived after five IVF attempts.
Previously, the couple succeeded in their first pregnancy on the third attempt, only to face an ectopic pregnancy. The husband, who was heartbroken at the mere mention of 'baby,' suggested disposing of ultrasound photos and baby items, urging his wife to give up on IVF. However, the mother confessed she secretly kept them, hoping for another chance, moving many to tears. Her husband also shed tears of regret.
After succeeding on the fifth attempt, a crisis emerged at 21 weeks of pregnancy. The mother's life was at risk due to thrombocytopenia, and doctors advised terminating the pregnancy. Yet, the mother chose to risk her life to carry the baby, saying, "I want to hold my baby just once." At 38 weeks, she was admitted to the hospital for delivery.
Blood tests showed her platelet count was within the normal range, allowing for a cesarean section. Kim Chan-woo, from 'Soonpoong Obstetrics and Gynecology,' visited the hospital, wishing for a smooth delivery. 'Jae's Dad' Park Soo-hong shared his own emotional experience, saying, "I cried when I saw the baby, but tears also came when my wife entered the operating room."
Amidst everyone's support, the surgery began, and soon, the couple's long-awaited first baby was born safely. However, postpartum hemorrhage ensued, creating a tense situation in the operating room. Obstetrician Kim Ji-yeon explained, "If the bleeding isn't controlled, it could lead to death from excessive blood loss." Professor Bae Jin-gon, who prioritized the mother's safety, fought tirelessly to stop the bleeding and ultimately succeeded. The baby, initially concerning due to low platelet levels, thankfully recovered to normal levels a few days later.
Meanwhile, the episode shocked viewers with a mother claiming, "My husband is azoospermic, yet I'm pregnant." Kim Chan-woo was astonished, calling it "headline news," while Park Soo-hong expressed concern about airing the story. The joy of conceiving a child after 18 years was overshadowed by sudden infidelity suspicions.
It was revealed that the husband had undergone a vasectomy 14 years ago and remained azoospermic. Despite multiple tests, his sperm count was still '0.' The couple agreed to a paternity test after the birth, with the truth set to be revealed in the next episode.
TV CHOSUN's 'Our Baby is Born Again' airs every Tuesday at 10 PM.
Reporter: Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr