UK-Based Nigerian Woman Sparks Debate With Bold Declaration On Pregnancy And Reproductive Rights

According to Bush Radio Academy, Marvis addressed the criticism in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 25, declaring that she would not engage in arguments with people who believe they have a right to question her decisions about pregnancy and motherhood.

She stressed that she has control over her body and has made a firm decision not to carry a pregnancy, adding that she would not apologise for her position or feel obligated to justify it to others.

“Your head must have been vigorously shaken as a baby if you think that I, Mavis IshanQueen, will stoop low to discuss my reproductive rights with you,” she wrote in response to those criticising her.

Marvis also referred to her status as an Italian citizen and permanent resident of England, arguing that she has the right to make decisions about whether to continue a pregnancy within the limits established by law.

“I own my body, and I decide what it can do or can’t do, and I have decided that my body won’t carry any pregnancy as long as I live,” she stated.

She further maintained that she did not owe anyone an explanation for her decision and would not apologise for choosing a life without children.

The woman went on to explain that if she discovered she was pregnant, she would immediately arrange an appointment to terminate the pregnancy the following day.

“So, to repeat what I said in my previous post: if I find out that I’m pregnant today, I’m booking an appointment tomorrow to get it flushed out,” she added.

Marvis concluded by telling her critics that they were free to make their own reproductive decisions when faced with similar circumstances, while emphasising that they should not impose their choices on her.

Her comments have reignited conversations on social media about reproductive autonomy, societal expectations surrounding motherhood and the right of women to decide whether or not to have children.