Actress Hwang Bo-ra has made a shocking revelation about her postpartum experience that left her emotionally shaken. Hwang, who married actor-producer Cha Hyun-woo—the son of veteran actor Kim Yong-gun—in 2022 after a 10-year relationship, gave birth to their son Woo-in in May 2024. Since then, she has been candidly sharing her journey through pregnancy and parenting, drawing public attention for her honesty.
On December 6, a video titled “New Moms Hwang Bo-ra and Lee Eun-hyung Share Hilarious and Painful Parenting Truths” was uploaded to the YouTube channel “Working Mom Lee Hyun-yi.” During the discussion, Hwang revealed, “There’s this term ‘postpartum center classmates’, and my husband would go there instead of me, to hang out with other dads. I’m not good at socializing, so he’d gather parenting tips and updates for me.”
She expressed her discomfort with postpartum centers, noting she wouldn’t return to one if she had another child. “You can’t even bring in flowers. It was suffocating,” she said. Lee Eun-hyung agreed, adding, “Postpartum centers are great, but in hindsight, I feel like home would’ve been more comfortable—if someone could just cook and do housework for you.”
When asked about any terrifying moments as a new mom, Hwang shared a particularly distressing memory: “Right after Woo-in was born, I was checking his fingers and toes, and then I saw four nipples.” She continued, “Apparently, humans are born with four, and the extras usually disappear naturally. But Woo-in’s didn’t go away.”
She recalled being warned that if those additional glands didn’t disappear, hormonal changes during puberty could cause them to grow—possibly requiring surgery. “I was so shocked when I found out. My heart dropped,” she admitted.
Hwang also recounted an emotional breakdown during an overseas trip with her baby: “I cried on the plane with Woo-in. I brought my parents along too, but seeing myself struggling so hard felt so pitiful. I just wanted to make things easier for my parents, but even my mom was wearing a back support belt there.” She emphasized the importance of travel insurance for families, explaining that her son fell ill as soon as they arrived, and a visit to a Korean clinic abroad cost them nearly 1 million KRW. “Thankfully, we had insurance. It was a relief.”
Online commenters reacted with empathy and support:
“The best healing for parents is seeing their kids healthy and happy.”
“Parenting really forces you to let go of so much.”
“I used to think giving birth was the finish line, but it’s actually the starting point.”
Hwang’s candid confessions resonated with many, shedding light on the raw, unfiltered realities of motherhood.
Sources: nate
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