Ini Edo opens up on fertility struggles and her journey to motherhood (video)

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, known for her low-key lifestyle, has shared a heartfelt glimpse into her journey to motherhood.

In an episode of the hit reality show Young, Famous & African, Ini addressed questions about her child’s paternity, revealing that there was no man in her life when she decided to have her child, which she deeply desired.

During her confessional, the actress admitted she never imagined facing fertility challenges but struggled with carrying pregnancies to term. Realizing that natural conception might not be possible and with time slipping away, she chose an alternative path to motherhood.

The Nollywood star expressed immense happiness with her decision, emphasizing her contentment and fulfillment.

Catch snippets of her candid conversations with her colleagues below.

Luis asked Ini if she had a child, and she said she had a baby girl.

“Are you married?” Nadia asked.

“I’m not married,” Ini replied

“Are you together with the dad?” Nadia questioned.

“No I’m not,” Ini said.

“Is he still alive?”

“Well, I don’t know,” Ini replied to Nadia.

Girl, is he dead or not? It’s a yes or no question,” Nadia insisted.

He’s not dead. He doesn’t have anything to do with us. We’re just two people. Just me and my child.”

During her confessional, Ini said: “My journey is one that I have not really been wanting to talk about because it’s personal.”

“I’m raising her alone,” Ini finally told her co-stars. “I went through surrogacy”.

She added: “There was no man in my life at the time and I wanted to have a child. There are different ways to go about that.”

In another segment of the episode, Luis opened up about his exploration into surrogacy, sharing the research he had conducted and expressing his openness to pursuing this path to parenthood.

Ini Edo, visibly taken aback by Luis’s statement, questioned his choice of surrogacy, asking why he would consider it when he already had a girlfriend.

“I don’t think surrogacy is something people just wake up and say that’s what they want to do,” Ini said.

She added during her confessional: “I never thought I would be someone who had fertility issues. But I’ve had issues carrying pregnancies long-term.

“When it looked like it was not going to happen the way I wanted it to happen and I wasn’t getting younger, I said, ‘What are the options? What is available to me?’

And then, this option came up, so I took it.”

“And I’m very happy with my decision,” she told her co-stars.

In 2021, Ini Edo shared her journey to motherhood, revealing she welcomed her baby through surrogacy and describing it as a profoundly beautiful experience. She emphasized that the eggs used were hers, making the child biologically hers. While she chose not to disclose the identity of the sperm donor, Ini highlighted that protecting her child’s peace of mind remains her top priority. Reflecting on motherhood, she described it as an awe-inspiring and incredible feeling.

Ini Edo was previously married to Edo businessman Philip Ehiagwina in 2008, but their marriage ended in 2014. Since then, the actress has embraced single parenthood, welcoming her child through surrogacy.

Speaking candidly about her failed marriage, the mother of one admitted she regretted the decision to marry, as it was not the right move at the time. Despite this, she remains optimistic about love and is willing to remarry when she finds the right person.

In an interview with Toke Makinwa, Ini opened up about why she remains single at 41. Despite her single status, the talented actress revealed that her expectations for a partner are not overly demanding. She stated that she only seeks two essential qualities in a man, which she clearly outlined during the conversation.

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