BBC's Naga Munchetty Reveals Family Decision Behind Controversial Backlash

BBC Breakfast Host Naga Munchetty has disclosed that she has encountered criticism regarding her decision, along with her husband, to remain childfree.

The 50-year-old host and her spouse of 18 years, James Haggar, opted for the lifestyle they enjoyed and chose to continue pursuing that path.

Expressing more of her motivations behind deciding against having children, she stated: "Raising kids comes with significant costs, immense tiredness, and lifelong dedication."

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Even though she had all the justification to make this choice, Naga mentioned that several individuals, including her mother, have raised doubts about it.

In an interview with Saga Magazine, she stated: "My mother would say, 'You'll always be my little one, and I fret over you.' Yet, I recall folks remarking, 'Isn’t that amazing? How could you prevent your parents from having grandchildren?'."

The BBC Star mentioned that the decision was especially "difficult" for her mother to accept, but thinks she now "comprehends" it.

Recalling her mother's response, she mentioned: "She said, 'Naga, it would have been lovely to have had grandchildren, but at the same time, I'm thrilled with your accomplishments and who you've turned out to be.' Don’t these sentiments reflect what most parents wish for their kids?"

In her forties, Naga decided to go through with surgical sterilization following bouts of discomfort that were subsequently identified as Adenomyosis.

According to the NHS Adenomyosis is a condition wherein the uterine lining begins to grow within the muscular wall of the uterus. This occurs in approximately one out of every ten females.

The site similarly details female sterilization as a long-term birth control option, which involves sealing off or severing the fallopian tubes so that sperm cannot reach an egg.

She discussed her decision to get sterilized and said to The Times, "I was certain that having kids wasn’t for me, and I didn’t want to depend on hormonal methods or the routine of taking the pill since it didn’t align with how I wanted to live my life. To me, it seemed like this was the sole viable solution."

Before opting for sterilization, she rejected the idea of a hysterectomy, unsure if it would relieve her discomfort.

She further explained her health regimen, mentioning that she has started taking the hormonal birth control pill to stop menstruation and uses HRT to alleviate perimenopausal symptoms.

Naga has commended her spouse for consistently supporting and comprehending her long-standing health issue, which went undiagnosed for more than three decades.

For her role at the BBC, she travels back and forth between their family home in Hertfordshire and her apartment in Manchester, staying there for three days each week to host BBC Breakfast.

In an earlier talk with The Guardian, she opened up about her marriage and mentioned that their shared passion for golf was "wonderful" for their bond.

She mentioned, 'It provides us with some time to walk, talk, and catch up, which lasts for a few hours; this truly makes a difference,'.

Golf enables you to embark on a shared adventure, ensuring that you remain connected with each other.

The media personality has also formerly discussed the significance of being kind in a partnership, asserting that they seldom encounter disagreements.

In her interview with Louise Minchin for the Spirit podcast, she stated: "He’s such a wonderful person; without a doubt, he’s the superior one of the two."