Actress Hwang Bo-ra Opens Up About Second Pregnancy Journey and Mental Health Struggles

Actress Hwang Bo-ra is preparing for her second pregnancy and has even sought psychiatric counseling.

On the 14th, a video titled '*Shocking* Hwang Bo-ra Deemed Unsuitable for Motherhood During Pregnancy Preparation' was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Hwang Bo-ra Variety'.

In the video, Hwang Bo-ra candidly shared her feelings about the process of preparing for a second child. She said, "I went to the hospital to take a break for a month because I ran out of medication, and they told me they saw a follicle," adding, "Hearing that brought tears to my eyes."

However, alongside the joy, she also faced realistic concerns. Hwang Bo-ra admitted, "There are many comments asking why I would go through the trouble when I already have one child," and acknowledged, "They're not wrong. I also want to raise just one." Yet, she explained her reason for not giving up on a second child: "I grew up as an only child and felt the burden of having to take care of my parents alone. I often wished I had siblings."

She continued, "After getting married and having a family, the weight of responsibility has lightened a bit, but I don't want to pass that burden onto my child. It's not for me, but for my child, Woo-in, that I want to give him a sibling."

Feeling exhausted from the IVF process, Hwang Bo-ra and her husband Kim Young-hoon sought psychiatric counseling. She revealed, "At some point, I felt completely drained of energy. My perfectionist tendencies have worsened, and I feel like I'm putting too much pressure on myself."

This also affected their marital relationship. Hwang Bo-ra shared, "My husband said I've become too sensitive," adding, "Every word and tone bothered me, but my husband became more cautious and attentive towards me."

The specialist cautiously diagnosed her as "not having a personality suitable for parenting." Hwang Bo-ra confessed, "I can't stay still when I need to. Even when I should be watching the child, I keep moving."

The specialist explained, "She lacks the ability to sustain and suppress, reacting sensitively to stimuli, similar to what is now referred to as HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) traits." Hwang Bo-ra deeply resonated with this diagnosis, stating, "Parenting itself is challenging, and combined with my personality, it inevitably adds more stress. However, just knowing my current state is helpful."

Hwang Bo-ra remains determined in her pursuit of a second pregnancy. She stated, "It's not easy even now, but if there's a possibility, I want to keep trying. I won't give up for the sake of my child."

Meanwhile, Hwang Bo-ra got married in 2022 and welcomed her first son in 2024. She is currently undergoing IVF treatment in hopes of a second pregnancy.

Eun-jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr