Ini Edo Confirms Welcoming A Child Via Surrogacy, Opens Up About Past Miscarriages

Nigerian actress, Ini Edo, has finally confirmed viral news about welcoming a baby through surrogacy while ignoring rumours about the child’s father.

After days of keeping silent since the rumours began, the 39-year-old actress broke the news during an interview with popular blogger, Stella Dimokokus.

During the interview, the actress revealed that she had undergone surrogacy to fulfill her life-long dream, adding that the baby is genetically hers because her eggs were used to fertilize the child.

Following this revelation, the actress has become the second Nigerian celebrity to openly admit to welcoming a baby via surrogacy after an ex-beauty queen, Nike Osinowo, did the same in 2013.

According to Ini:

“Yes I do have a daughter and I had her through surrogacy. The eggs are mine and so genetically, she’s my blood. I chose this path to fulfil my dream of becoming a mother. I still have a good number of eggs frozen in case I decide to do surrogacy again or carry my baby myself.”

The actress said she didn’t want to talk about her daughter until she turns one but was forced to make the news public when ‘‘mischief-makers’’ started speculating lies.

The award-winning actress and entrepreneur also said she opted for a surrogate for her peace of mind and that of her baby. Also, she said she wouldn’t want any form of controversy.

“I opted for a donor for me and my baby’s peace of mind.

Another major reason I opted for a donor is that it scares me so much when I see banter and controversies between a mother and a father over a baby in public forums or when I see the man insisting he wants his child if things don’t work out between both parties.

For me, it’s the fear of what that would mean for the child . Ideally, it’s marriage then children but we are not living in an ideal world.

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I am not someone who allows any situation to control me. I make lemonades out of lemons thrown my way and have no regrets. Life itself is so fragile and short to be striving for perfection.

I am well and capable of taking care of my own child as I’ve been taking care of myself. I wanted a child and thank God for the options of surrogacy and donors.”

Having attained her goal, she said she’s grateful to be her daughter’s mother. She added:

“It is an awesome feeling and experience and as I watch my daughter grow every day, I am in awe of the miracles that God has sent my way and I am so thankful and grateful to be my daughter’s mother.”

Reacting to rumours that her child’s father identified as Kome, was a married man, the new mum said,

“It is so sad that in Nigeria, when a ‘single’ woman is friends with a guy, it must mean to people that they are dating.

“Kome has been my friend for years and that’s what it is, period. He is a responsible family man and doesn’t deserve to be dragged into my motherhood story.”

During the interview, Ini also opened up about her past miscarriages, pointing out that her experience did not influence her decision on surrogacy.

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Having suffered several miscarriages, the actress encouraged women who have challenges conceiving to try surrogacy. Ini stated further:

“I had a series of miscarriages in the past but that wasn’t my reason for going this route. I still hope to carry babies in my womb in the future, God willing.

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I would recommend surrogacy for anyone having difficulty conceiving.”

Unlike many celebrities, she said she would not flaunt her baby on social media. She said: