Media personality Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has sparked an intense debate on social media after questioning why some women choose to go through multiple pregnancies despite experiencing severe complications in the past.
Gbemi’s comments came in response to a viral post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, where a user listed various traumatic effects of pregnancy — including hearing loss, psychosis, and broken ribs — and questioned why any woman would voluntarily go through such experiences again.
Reacting to the post on Tuesday, Gbemi wrote:
“The people who do it multiple times with all these issues, are you ok? I understand the ones who have no issues but those of you who almost died the last time, why go again? Do you love yourself at all?”
The outspoken broadcaster’s remarks quickly gained attention, triggering a wave of mixed reactions across platforms.
While some users agreed with her, arguing that prioritising health and well-being should come before societal or cultural expectations, others criticised her tone as insensitive and lacking empathy.
Critics pointed out that many women feel pressure to expand their families due to religion, societal standards, spousal expectations, or deeply personal reasons — factors Gbemi may have overlooked.
Gbemi, known for her candid opinions on gender roles and social issues, has not issued any follow-up statement as of the time of this report.
The conversation continues to trend online, drawing attention to the complex decisions women face in balancing motherhood with personal health risks.
