Woman Shares Husband's Weight Policing After Childbirth
A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread backlash after sharing a post detailing how her husband has been monitoring her weight just six weeks after she gave birth. The woman, whose identity remains anonymous, narrated how her husband's concern about her weight stems from his belief that she will remain slim like her mother and sisters.
Husband's Condition for Marriage
According to her account, her husband was eager to see photos of her family early in their relationship. When she showed him pictures of her mother and siblings, he was excited because her mother was not fat. He told her that this meant she would not get fat if he married her and she gave birth. She initially dismissed his reasoning, thinking she would not marry him, but they eventually got married.
Postpartum Weight Monitoring
Now, just six weeks after childbirth, her husband has been reminding her to reduce her food intake, claiming she is adding too much weight. She wrote: "The way my husband is scared of me getting fat eh. Yesterday he reminded me that am adding too much o, I should reduce the way I eat. My response: oga I Dey omogwu o, and your baby Dey suck me dry, please allow me joor."
Public Reaction and Follow-Up Post
The post quickly went viral, with many expressing concern for her wellbeing and criticizing her husband's behavior. In response, the woman shared a follow-up post trolling those who expressed concern, asking if she should leave her marriage just because her husband is monitoring her weight. The backlash highlights societal pressures on women regarding postpartum body image and the importance of supportive partners.
