BBC Presenter Naga Munchetty Tackles Criticism Over Her Choice Not to Have Children

BBC Breakfast Presenter Naga Munchetty reports facing criticism following her and her spouse's choice not to have children.

The 50-year-old mentions that both she and her husband of 18 years, James Haggar, came to understand they enjoyed the lifestyle they had and wished to continue living that way.

Detailing further reasons for her decision against starting a family, Naga commented: "Raising children comes with significant costs, immense tiredness, and lifelong dedication."

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Although the presenter is fully entitled to make this choice, she mentioned that some people have raised concerns about it, even her own mother.

She told Saga Magazine, "My mum would say, 'You'll always be my little one, and I can't help but worry about you.'"

“But I recall folks saying, ‘That’s incredibly awesome! How could you refuse your parents the chance to have grandchildren?’. ”

The BBC Star mentioned that the choice was especially "difficult" for her mother to make, although she thinks her mom now "appreciates" why they had to do it.

Remembering her mother's reply, she continued in the interview: "My mom said, 'Naga, it would have been lovely to have had grandchildren, but then again, it’s amazing to see the person you’ve turned out to be and the life you’re leading.' Isn’t this precisely what we wish for our kids?"

In her 40s, Naga chose to undergo surgical sterilisation due to painful symptoms that were subsequently identified as Adenomyosis.

According to the NHS Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue from the lining of the uterus begins to grow within the muscular walls of the uterus. This condition impacts approximately one out of every ten females.

Moreover, the website states that female sterilization is a permanent form of birth control, involving the blocking or cutting of the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm from reaching an egg.

Elaborating on her choice for sterilization, she shared with The Times: "I was certain that having children wasn't something I desired, and I did not wish to depend on hormonal methods or the routine of taking birth control pills as they were incompatible with my way of life. To me, it seemed to be the sole viable solution."

Prior to the operation, she rejected the idea of a hysterectomy as she wasn't convinced it would eliminate her discomfort.

She further mentioned that she currently uses the hormonal birth control pill to stop her menstruation and is also undergoing hormone replacement therapy for the perimenopausal stage.

Naga has thanked her longtime spouse for his unwavering support throughout her health struggle, which remained undiagnosed for more than three decades.

She divides her time between their residence in Hertfordshire and an apartment in Manchester, where she stays for three evenings each week to present BBC Breakfast.

Earlier, when talking about her marriage, she said to The Guardian: "Both James and I enjoy playing golf, and I believe this shared interest greatly benefits our relationship."

It provides us with some time to walk and talk, catching up when we're together; this truly makes a distinction.

Golf allows you to embark on a journey together, keeping you connected with each other.

The host has mentioned that the duo make sure to be "considerate" towards one another and generally avoid conflicts.

In an interview with Louise Minchin for her Spirit podcast, she stated: "He’s such a wonderful person; he truly is the superior one of the two."

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