In today’s world, advances in medicine have provided incredible opportunities for women to experience the joy of motherhood. Yet, in some communities, outdated beliefs and religious views still cloud the perception of procedures like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku is speaking out against this mindset, urging religious Nigerian women to stop hiding or shaming others for using IVF to conceive.
In a series of posts, Mary expressed her disappointment with women who undergo IVF but fail to mention it when sharing testimonies about their babies. She points out that IVF, just like a C-section, is a miracle in itself. By using these medical procedures, women are embracing the help that God has provided through science and technology.
Mary believes it’s harmful when women say that IVF failed them, only to then claim that God performed a miracle. In her view, IVF is God’s miracle. It is a process through which many women, who might otherwise not have been able to conceive, are blessed with children. C-sections, similarly, are a way for women to safely deliver their babies.
The actress highlights how God works through modern medicine to bring joy to families. She urges women to be honest and proud of their journeys. Hiding the fact that they used IVF or had a C-section only perpetuates the stigma and discourages others from seeking medical assistance that could bless their lives as well.
In her message, Mary calls on religious women to rethink how they frame their experiences and testimonies. She wants to put an end to the use of religion as a reason to discourage others from using these life-changing medical procedures. Instead, she encourages women to acknowledge their IVF or C-section as part of God’s plan, and to celebrate it as a miracle.
It’s time for women to fully embrace the blessings that modern medicine offers. By sharing their stories honestly, they can inspire others to seek the help they need and break free from any unnecessary stigma. According to Mary Remmy Njoku, IVF is truly a miracle—and it’s about time we treat it as such.
By taking a stand, Mary is not only promoting open conversations around IVF and C-sections, but also empowering women to celebrate all paths to motherhood without shame or fear.
