Selena Gomez Opens Up About Being Unable to Carry Her Own Children

[hewontgo]

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Being Unable to Carry Her Own Children: 'That Was Something I Had to Grieve' https://t.co/8y5mkuVmOr
- People (@people) September 9, 2024

Selena Gomez, 32, is opening up about her future motherhood plans.

“I haven’t ever said this...but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” Gomez said. “I have a lot of medical

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[ginainabottle]

this seems like a very positive outlook to have, surely she's no stranger to dealing with health related issues so it's nice that she's being realistic instead of acting like it's normal to potentially endanger your body in order to procreate. i wish her well on her journey.

[varioussaints]

It can be really hard to hear that you can't carry your own child, even if you don't see yourself having or wanting children. I made the decision that I wouldn't have children before finding out that I can't carry my own child and still struggled. It feels like your body is betraying you on some fundamental level. I can't imagine how much harder it is if you actually want children but can't have them. I think her openness about this issue will bring a lot of comfort to the other women finding themselves in the same boat and I wish them all the best.

That being said, surrogacy should not be an option. If you cannot have children, and do not want to adopt for whatever reason, the most ethical and responsible thing to do is learn to make peace with that reality. Not exploit another woman.

[goshipgurl]

She was very vocal in the past that she wanted to have children and start a family so I understand that it must have been very difficult to accept that decision. I hope she looks into adoption cause surrogacy is awful.

[ltmsysf]

I’ve never wanted kids and I cannot imagine a life taking care of another human being when it’s already difficult to even be one.

However, I have endometriosis and had surgery five years ago. Looks like I’m gonna need another one soon as well. Docs tell me to freeze my eggs as soon as possible since my chances of conceiving is declining and even though I’m 100% sure I never want kids, it’s still something I would have done if I had the funds. It’s a weird feeling.

[aliceofclubs]

(not wanting to change your perspective, just sharing mine)

I think who your partner is, uugy affects your feelings towards parenthood. My ex husband was an awful person and his family was so toxic, that even though I expected we'd have kids together in time, the thought absolutely terrified me. thankfully we divorced before that could happen.

my current husband...I could cry lol. I've never been treated better by anyone, with more love or respect. and that made really look forward to starting a family with him. and i was right - we have 3 young kids now and sure it's a challenge but he's right there next to me through it all and it doesn't feel heavy.

wish good partners weren't so rare

[sheisagentleman]

i understand why you would've done it even though you don't want kids! at the end of the day, it's about having the power to choose wether to have children or not.

i wish you good health! :hugs:

[ladychips]

when i realized i wouldnt have children (various reasons) it was so heartbreaking and took years to move past. it still hurts a little tbh. but its gotten much better!