Exploring the difficulties faced by infertile couples in the era of low birth rates and the importance of social support.
The KBS1 special documentary ‘Wise Infertility Life’, airing on the 6th at 9:40 PM, explores the stories of infertile couples in South Korea who are striving to have children despite the low birth rate era, through drama, generative AI videos, and candid interviews with real infertile couples.
‘Wise Infertility Life’ goes beyond simply recounting infertility struggles; it discusses how crucial the support and encouragement of family, colleagues, and society as a whole are. Infertility is not just a battle for two people but a weight of life that everyone must bear together, and it conveys that the support from those around them can uplift infertile couples. Furthermore, it provides information on various government and local support for childbirth and parenting to help children born in the low birth rate era grow up healthily.
“A Relationship Like Homework, How to Solve the Aftereffects of Ovulation Induction Shots?” – Communication is the Answer
Ovulation induction shots and a relationship that feels like homework can exhaust the bodies and minds of infertile couples. Even if they succeed in getting pregnant, they may still experience the agony of implantation failure. What is needed to overcome these challenges? Couples undergoing infertility treatments and those who have successfully given birth after going through this process unanimously agree that understanding, consideration, and communication between partners are key. They share that mutual consideration and understanding through conversation can turn the difficult times of infertility treatment into opportunities for couples to grow closer.
“The Exhausting Gaze of Others on Infertile Couples” – It’s Time for Us to Stand Proud
It’s no one’s fault, yet society still leaves infertile couples feeling isolated. Couples suffering from infertility have pointed out that the most challenging moments are not the difficulties of treatment but the careless words and gazes from those around them. Comments like “Why don’t you have kids after being married for a few years?” or “Women can’t have children as they get older” or “Don’t try too hard, just adopt” are not advice but rather ‘thoughtless violence’ that further exhausts couples.
Now is the time to learn how to properly support and encourage infertile couples. We will meet stories of companies, society, and families that support infertile couples in this low birth rate era.
“Those in Their 20s Are Not Exempt” – The Rise of Young Infertility
A young couple in their 20s received an infertility diagnosis just a year after marriage; the saying “You’re young, so it’s okay” has become outdated. Young infertility is on the rise. We will confirm through a couple in their 20s who quickly decided on infertility treatment and successfully gave birth to healthy twins that prompt decisions and treatments can aid in overcoming infertility.
“The Power of Support Creates Miracles”
Through various situations that infertile couples have experienced during their journey to overcome infertility, we will provide accurate information about infertility treatments, along with practical tips from couples who have successfully overcome infertility and insights from infertility experts. We will also introduce ways to overcome the emotional isolation and psychological distress that infertile couples face. Additionally, we will highlight the importance of the roles of family, workplaces, and society for infertile couples and discuss the need for improved awareness surrounding infertility.
“A World Where It’s Good to Have Babies” – The Birth Support Seoul Project
To joyfully and happily raise the precious children born after overcoming infertility in the low birth rate era, societal help and support are essential. Through Seoul’s ‘Birth Support Seoul Project’ aimed at overcoming low birth rates, we will explore what it means to create a child-rearing-friendly society and the joys of raising children.
The KBS special on responding to the low birth rate crisis, ‘Wise Infertility Life’, which contains wise and clever stories of overcoming infertility for couples striving to have children, will air on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:40 PM on KBS1.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
