Ufuoma McDermott Discloses Her Son Was Born Via IVF

Nollywood actress, producer and director Ufuoma McDermott posted a message on her social media page, revealing that her son Isio was born via In vitro fertilization (IVF).

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to treat fertility or genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.

During IVF, mature eggs are collected (retrieved) from your ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab. Then the fertilized egg (embryo) or eggs are implanted in your uterus. One cycle of IVF takes about two weeks.

IVF is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology. The procedure can be done using your own eggs and your partner’s sperm. Or IVF may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a known or anonymous donor. In some cases, a gestational carrier — a woman who has an embryo implanted in her uterus — might be used.

Your chances of having a healthy baby using IVF depend on many factors, such as your age and the cause of infertility. In addition, IVF can be time-consuming, expensive and invasive. If more than one embryo is implanted in your uterus, IVF can result in a pregnancy with more than one fetus (multiple pregnancy).

Ufuoma is blessed with two kids, She wrote below…

DO NOT DENY YOURSELF …If you so desire, the joy of #motherhood .

My son was born EXACTLY 2 And half years after we got married.
I wanted to wait. My husband obliged.
When we were ready, I wanted twins.
#IVF was the choice. We could afford it.
I had two embryos inserted. God decided Isio would stay.
On the 10th of October 2010 my beautiful #IVFBaby was delivered by C-section.

SO WHAT???? This post is for all of you keyboard cowards trying to downplay and devalue the joys of a child’s arrival into a new “world” whether it’s by #Surrogacy #Adoption #ArtificialInsemination #DonorSperm #DonorEgg #DonorEmbryo #GIFT Gamete intrafallopian transfer #ZIFT Zygote intrafallopian transfer … You are just illiterate chickens.
And to my fine women and men out there who wish on parenthood, there are options. Speak to your doctor and don’t let any illiterate chicken in the society stop you from pouring all that love unto a child no matter what method you decide on.
#TheArrivalOfAChildHeraldsJoy
Our society needs to wake up and appreciate the knowledge God has bestowed on doctors and medical practitioners.
#InternationalChildrensDay was yesterday, but I choose to celebrate all our children everyday.

Much love to all who have reached out to me. We must stop the ignorance. No fear #stigma …who stigma help?
We are proud mamas. irrespective of whatever legal means we choose. Na who born this fine boy? @mcdermottkids
Na God… through #IVF … by @bridgefertilityclinic … to Mr and Mrs McDermott.
#SeeShakara
#IVFBaby
I support #IVF and other fertility options.
#OriginalNigerianJollof #MamaIsio #Isio #Cuteness #TheArrivalOfAChildHeraldsJoy #WeAreIndeedBlessed

Source: Mayoclinic.org