Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has opened up about a personal medical decision she made more than two decades ago to stop having more children.
Speaking during a discussion on her YouTube platform, Shaffy Bello TV, the actress revealed that she underwent a tubal ligation procedure 26 years ago as part of her family planning decision.
According to Bello, she was determined not to have a large family and made the choice even though her former husband had hoped they would have another child.
“My ex-husband had to beg me to have another one. I didn’t want a lot of children. I wanted to stop,” she said.
The actress explained that the procedure involved tying her fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. She noted that the surgery was performed through her navel, which effectively stopped the release of eggs needed for conception.
“They went through my navel, went in there, did what they needed to do, and they tied it up. That was it. They closed my eggs,” Bello said while recounting the experience.
Bello added that she had always been certain about the kind of family she wanted and remained confident in the decision she made at the time.
Reflecting humorously on the possibility of pregnancy after the procedure, she joked that it would feel extraordinary if it ever happened.
“I’ve always said to myself that after tying my tubes, if I get pregnant, I will feel like Mary — it’s a holy child,” she said.
The actress’ comments offer a rare insight into her personal life and the choices she made regarding motherhood and family planning.
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