Ini Edo Opens Up: Why I Chose Surrogacy to Embrace Motherhood
Renowned actress Ini Edo has shared heartfelt details about her decision to choose surrogacy and her experience as a single mother. Speaking during an episode of the reality show Young, Famous & African, the star revealed that surrogacy was her best option after facing challenges with fertility and carrying pregnancies to term.
Ini Edo, who is raising her child alone, disclosed that the child’s father is not involved in their lives.
“Are you married?” co-star Nadia inquired.
“I’m not married,” Ini responded.
“Are you together with the dad?” Nadia asked further.
“No, I’m not,” Ini replied.
When pressed on the father’s whereabouts, Ini said, “He’s not dead. He doesn’t have anything to do with us. We’re just two people—just me and my child.”
In her confessional, the actress opened up about her deeply personal journey, explaining why she chose surrogacy.
“I’m raising her alone,” she said. “I went through surrogacy.”
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Ini shared that her decision wasn’t taken lightly but was prompted by fertility issues and her desire to have a child as she approached an older age.
“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,” she explained.
Reflecting on her experience, she said:
“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.”
The actress concluded by expressing her gratitude and joy at her decision.
“I’m very happy with my decision,” she affirmed.
Ini Edo’s candid revelations have resonated with fans, highlighting her resilience and the evolving paths to motherhood.
